Original vintage theatrical promotional photograph featuring Gracie Leigh Ellis (commonly known professionally as Gracie Leigh), a prominent English actress and vocalist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Biography & Career

• Background: Born in England in 1874, she was raised in an artistic family. Her father was the noted landscape painter Edwin Ellis, and her youngest brother was actor Raymond Ellis.
• Theatrical Success: She became a popular figure in the Edwardian musical comedy era. She starred in iconic London West End productions at Daly's Theatre, including the massive hit A Country Girl and King of Cadonia.
• Marriage: She was married to Lionel Mackinder, a fellow stage actor who tragically became the first British actor to be killed in action during World War I.

The Autograph Details

• The image is highly valuable due to its clear, historical context visible directly on the portrait:
• The Date: It is dated September 1, 1928 (1/9/28), utilizing the British day/month/year format.
• The Inscription: Hand-signed in ink, it reads "To Sid, all the best. Gracie" at the bottom right.
• Styling: The portrait beautifully captures the iconic "bob" haircut and distinctive styling defining the late 1920s flapper era.

Size: Shown against ruler or in hand or both in one picture to help you judge size. If you need any specific measurements let us know.

Condition: Nice Condition as pictured. Please see all the pictures as they are part of the description.  

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