Carlyle Blackwell Silent Movie Old Film Star Cordially Yours Postcard

NP145  A scarce early 1900s postcard of Carlyle Blackwell from Kalen with some age fading and tiny corner fraying otherwise this is outstanding unused condition and with great character.

He made his film debut in the 1910 Vitagraph Studios production of Uncle Tom's Cabin directed by J. Stuart Blackton. Between then and 1930, when talkies ended his acting career, he appeared in more than 180 films. For his contributions to the film industry, Blackwell has a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6340 Hollywood Boulevard. In his later years he was also active as a producer and writer. After his final film in 1930, Blackwell turned to performing on stage in live theatre