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Lot 5. James Barton (1890-1962). American vaudevillian, stage performer, and a character actor in films and television. While appearing on Broadway, Barton achieved the highest pinnacle of status in vaudeville, headlining at the Palace Theater on Broadway not once but eight times, from March 1928 through April 1932. Barton’s film career was also concurrent to his stage performances. It began in the silent era, in 1923, and he appeared in a number of Paramount short subjects in 1929

5x7 black and white photo circa 1952 of Barton in Western garb signed in black ink.

In very good condition. First letter in "James" written over. Minor age toning, corners creased. Sanders Price Guide lists a signed photo for $70.

MB. $20. Est. $75