Nadja Tillerová (1929 - 2023) | Signed photo
profession: Actor/actress | country: Austria | size: 142 x 92 mm | technique: ink
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Signed photograph of the personality in full name, with printed name and handwritten dedication. Nadja Tiller was an Austrian film and stage actress, one of the most popular film stars of German-speaking countries in the 1950s and 1960s, known for her femme fatale roles as well as dramatic performances in European cinema.___________________________________________________________________________
Johannes Heesters (1903 - 2011) | Signed postcard
profession: Actor/actress | country: Holland | size: 142 x 92 mm | technique: ink
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A signed postcard with a photograph of the personality, a handwritten dedication and a printed name. Johannes Heesters was a Dutch actor and operetta singer who became a star of the German-language theater scene. He became famous mainly in roles in classical operettas and successfully developed his career in film and television, while actively performing until old age.___________________________________________________________________________
Janet Gaynor (1906 - 1984) | signature on a postcard
profession: Actor/actress | country: Great Britain / USA | size: 139 x 88 mm | technique: ink on paper
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Signature of American actress Janet Gaynor on a postcard with her photo and name. The first winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress (1929), she became famous in both the silent film era and the early sound period. Her fragile beauty, naturalness and sensitive expression made her one of the most popular movie stars of the 20s and 30s. A postcard with a signature thus represents a valuable document of the golden era of Hollywood and a personality who left an indelible mark in the history of film.___________________________________________________________________________
Richard Dix (1893 - 1949) | signature on the photo
second name: Ernst Carlton Brimmer | profession: Actor/actress | country: France | size: 214 x 158 mm | technique: ink on paper
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Signature of American actor Richard Dix in full name on his portrait photograph. Silent and early sound film star, known for his charismatic looks and calm, masculine demeanor. He became especially famous for his leading role in the Oscar-winning film *Cimarron* (1931), for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He was one of the most prominent Hollywood actors of the 1920s and 1930s, so his signature on the photograph represents a rare artifact from the era of classic American cinema.___________________________________________________________________________
Tamara Fyodorovna Makarova (1907 - 1997) | signature on the card
1945 | second name: Тама́ра Фёдоровна Мака́рова | profession: Actor/actress | country: USSR | size: 100 x 130 mm | technique: ink on paper
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Signature of the Soviet actress Tamara Fyodorovna Makarova with her full name on a card with her photo and the date 1945. An important representative of Soviet cinema, known for her noble expression, inner strength and cultivated acting. She often collaborated with her husband, the director Sergei Gerasimov, and played a number of dramatic roles in ideologically and humanly strong films. In 1945, she already belonged to the recognized artists of her generation; her signature from this period is an authentic testimony to her acting greatness and the time in which she created.___________________________________________________________________________
Kapúr Rádž (1924 - 1988) | signature on photo and paper
July 12, 1960 | second name: Ranbir Raj Kapoor | profession: Actor/actress | country: India / Pakistan | size: 137 x 86 mm / 205 x 137 mm | technique: ballpoint
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Indian actor, director and producer Raj Kapoor's signature on his photograph and a second signature on his drawing page, accompanied by a short handwritten note and dated 12 July 1960. Often referred to as the "showman of India", Raj Kapoor was a key figure in the golden era of Bollywood cinema. He made famous movies like *Awaara* or *Shree 420* which combined social themes with emotions and music. His charismatic speech, artistic sensibility and humanistic message reached audiences not only in India but also abroad — especially in the Soviet Union and Central Europe. The preserved autographs with personal drawings reflect his creative versatility and close relationship with his fans.___________________________________________________________________________
Arkadij Rajkin (1911 - 1987) | signatures on cards
May 17, 1977 | profession: Actor/actress | country: USSR | size: 182 x 122mm / 106 x 150mm / 120 x 60mm | technique: ballpoint
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Signature of the Soviet actor and satirist Arkady Rajkin on a card with his photo and a second signature with a short handwritten text and dated May 17, 1977 on an accompanying card with another portrait. Rajkin was a legendary representative of Russian cabaret and theatrical satire, the founder of the Leningrad Theater of Miniatures and later the Moscow Theater of Variety Miniatures. He became famous for his brilliant facial expressions, precise language and ability to combine humor with subtle, often sharp social criticism. His signatures from this period document the peak creative period of one of the most recognized artists of the Soviet scene.___________________________________________________________________________
Marie Talmadge Norma (1894 - 1957) | signature on a postcard
profession: Actor/actress | country: USA | size: 138 x 89 mm | technique: ink on paper
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Signature of American actress Norma Marie Talmadge in full name on postcard with her photo and name. One of the biggest silent film stars of the 10th and 20th years of the 20th century, known for her elegance, dramatic talent and enchanting beauty. She became famous especially in melodramas, where she portrayed strong, emotionally deep female characters. She was also a successful producer and an icon of Hollywood's pre-sound era. The signed postcard is a valuable proof of its popularity and importance in the history of early cinematography.___________________________________________________________________________
Alice Talmadge Constance (1898 - 1973) | signature on the photograph
profession: Actor/actress | country: France | size: 143 x 90 mm | technique: ink on paper
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Signature of American actress Constance Alice Talmadge in full name on her portrait photograph. The younger sister of Norma Talmadge, she became famous mainly in silent comedies, where she stood out for her charm, lively temperament and sense of situational humor. She was among the most popular actresses of the 10th and 20th years of the 20th century, often cast in the roles of funny and independent women. Her autographed photo is a rare artifact from the era of classic Hollywood, when the Talmadge sisters were among the absolute top actors.___________________________________________________________________________
Vilma Bánky (1901 - 1991) | signature on the photo
second name: Vilma Koncsics | profession: Actor/actress | country: Hungary | size: 138 x 83 mm | technique: ink on paper
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Signature of actress Vilma Bánka on her portrait photo. Vilma Bánky was a Hungarian-American film star of the silent era, known for her charm, gentle expression and roles in Hollywood romantic films of the 20s. She worked with stars such as Rudolph Valentino and became an icon of the golden age of silent film thanks to her elegance and charisma.___________________________________________________________________________
Shepard Stone Lewis (1879 - 1953) | two signatures on photographs
profession: Actor/actress | country: USA | size: 128x86mm / 138x88mm | technique: ink on paper
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Signature of Lewis Shepard Stone in full name on one photograph and second signature with dedication on another portrait photograph. Lewis Stone was an American actor, known for his dignified demeanor and the roles of wise and calm men, especially Judge Hardy in the famous film series. He was one of the mainstays of MGM and the icons of classic Hollywood.___________________________________________________________________________