[Film] Marx, Groucho. (1890 - 1977)

Early Signed Photograph as a "Gus Edwards Kid."

Rare signed 1905 photograph of then 15 year-old Julius 'Groucho' Marx, inscribed by him to Gus Edwards' widow in 1945. The inscription reads: "Dear Mrs. Edwards…This is the way I looked when I was a Gus Edwards Kid - Best wishes to you – Groucho.” Some creasing along upper left edge and corner, right upper corner tip perished, else fine.



Gus Edwards produced vaudeville 'school acts' that featured young performers, many of whom became legends in entertainment including Groucho, Eddie Cantor and George Jessel. (8393)
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