Lot 1243: Autographs - Ernest Thesiger

Character actor (1879-1961) best remembered as the mad scientist Dr. Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Thesiger in one of his later films, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen "To Saul, Ernest Thesiger." Reverse of photo bears collector's ink date notation of July 2, 1952, the date the signature was acquired. In fine condition, with light contrast to signature and inscription, and a few mild surface marks. Uncommon in signed photos of this size. Saul Goodman Collection.