As her health declined from premature heart disease, she briefly replaced the late Thelma Todd in Hal Roach comedy shorts with Patsy Kelly and appeared in 3 features for MGM and Columbia, then retired from film work a few months before her fatal heart attack at age 31. Uncommon vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo portrait of the platinum-haired actress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen 'To Vernon, In remembrance of 'The Kid From Spain' Lyda Roberti.' In fine condition, with a bit of light silvering and some minor creasing to corner tips. RRAuction COA.
