Here it is, National Sam Day and the yearly celebration of Mr. B's passing. It has been an insane year so far, full of sound and fury and occasionally signifying something. At times, though, I've been unsure WHAT was signified.
But time proceeds along, and I can't let the day go without celebrating a man I admire for a few things--overall, his fabulousness. So here are some fabulous Lionel Barrymore images for your delectation. Would that we all could leave such memorable traces!
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| An approximately 3 year old baby Lionel |
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| From 1926 MGM shoot, after signing with them |
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| America, 1924 |
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| The Jest, 1919, as Neri; co-starred John. Color by me |
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| Enemies of Women, as Lubimoff (right) |
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| The Show |
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| The Barrier, his first MGM California film |
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| Unseeing Eyes |
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| Decameron Nights, apparently an oddity, as Saladin |
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| America |
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| Early 1920s postcard |
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| With Mary Pickford in The New York Hat |
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| Paris at Midnight, as Vautrin |
Lionel Barrymore, 1878-1954. Thanks for the years!
Hi Sammy! Your presentation of photographs of Lionel's career are wonderful and indeed rare, Thank you for honoring him and I hope many will tune into your blogs
ReplyDeleteSorry, I'm just seeing this! Thanks for the very kind words and for reading.
DeleteI just watched The New York Hat last week. Wasn't he gorgeous?
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