Beloved Canadian actress (1868–1934) who, as a middle-aged ex-vaudevillian, became one of the biggest screen draws of the silent and early sound eras, winning an Academy Award for her performance in Min and Bill (1930). Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 12.25 Clarence Sinclair Bull portrait photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Gus Edwards, with my love, Marie Dressler.” Gus Edwards was a composer, songwriter and producer, and also a charter member of ASCAP. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges and a touch of scattered light silvering. R&R COA.
