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Two vintage portrait photographs of actress Catherine Dale Owen to publicize Lionel Barrymore's 1929 silent film "His Glorious Night." Owen was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and began her acting career on Broadway. Unfortunately, her breakthrough film debut in "His Glorious Night" did much to prematurely end her career, as it was universally panned for its outdated dialogue and co-star John Gilbert's unexpectedly underwhelming speaking voice on-screen. (The production was Gilbert's sound film debut.) Owen went on to make several more films, including "The Rogue Song" (1930) and "Strictly Unconventional" (1930), until her retirement in 1935. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.…

Vintage still photograph from the set of the 1931 film. Featuring Madge Evans and Lew Cody comparing binoculars while a very young and not yet famous Clark Gable smiles over their shoulders. Mimeograph snipe on the verso. Based on the short story "Horse Flesh" by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, published in the "Saturday Evening Post" on September 13, 1930. An orphaned foal's journey through various owners, including that of nefarious gambler Ludeking (Hallam Cooley), before being returned to his loving breeder Jim (Ernest Torrence). Clark Gable's first starring role, as a card dealer with occasional moral failings, whose love story with Ruby (Madge Evans) makes for an entertaining side plot. Set in Kentucky, shot on location in Lexington, Kentucky and California. 8 x 10 inches. Just about Fine.…