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The Life of Rodolf Valentino – By Himself
Scarce original circa-1920sMovie Weeklybiographical booklet devoted to silent-film legendRudolph Valentino, whose name is spelled“Rodolf Valentino”throughout the publication.
The striking front cover features Valentino in costume beneath the title“The Life of Rodolf Valentino – By Himself,”with“Published by Movie Weekly, New York”printed at the bottom.
Inside, the autobiography is headed:
“The Romance of Rodolf Valentino’s Adventurous Life – Written Exclusively for the Movie Weekly – By Himself.”
The text begins with Valentino\'s recollections of his childhood inCastellaneta, Italy, and is accompanied by period photographic illustrations, including the full-page portrait captioned“Rodolf Valentino, the Man.”
A fascinating piece of original silent-film-era ephemera produced during Valentino\'s lifetime and at the height of his extraordinary popularity.
Details:
- Original Movie Weekly publication
- Circa1925
- Published byMovie Weekly, New York
- Autobiographical text attributed to Valentino
- Illustrated with period photographs
- Original printed wraps
- Staple-bound booklet
- English language
- More than 100 years old
An especially interesting survivor for collectors ofRudolph Valentino, silent-film history, early Hollywood, 1920s cinema, vintage movie magazines and Hollywood ephemera.
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