Noted director. He perfected such cinematic devices as the flashback, the iris shot, the mask, and crosscutting. In 1920, he established United Artists with Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and William S. Hart. Fountain pen signature on a yellow 6.75 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with mild toning and rippling to edges, minor skipping to first stroke of signature, unobtrusive pencil notation in lower right corner. R&R COA.