DOROTHY GULLIVER : PRETTY ACTRESS : ROSS VERLAG : UNIVERSAL PHOTO PORTRAIT : RPPC

This is a beautifully composed real photo postcard (RPPC) of Dorothy Gulliver, produced by Ross Verlag, bearing the series number 4472/1. The photograph credit on the front says “Universal phot.”, indicating the image was taken under Universal’s photographic unit. Dorothy is shown in an elegant three-quarter pose, her head slightly tilted, her eyes bright and engaging, and a gentle, confident smile touching her lips. Her coiffed hair is waved softly around her face. She wears a silky, draped garment with geometric patterned panels, possibly a robe or decorative wrap, giving a graceful, glamorous look. The lighting highlights her complexion and facial features delicately, lending the image an enchanting, almost glowing quality. Her expression is poised but warm — she seems aware of her image and projecting a subtle star quality, rather than an overly stiff studio pose. The overall look is refined, feminine, and suited to her identity as a screen actress. This postcard is part of Ross Verlag’s cinema star series, a popular line of European film star postcards in the 1920s–1930s.The inclusion of “Universal phot.” connects this portrait directly to the film studio world. Take note that Dorothy produced relatively few postcards, and this is an attractive example. Dorothy Kathleen Gulliver was born in 1908, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was raised in a Mormon family, one of six children, and even from youth expressed a desire to act. Her break came in 1925 when she won a Universal-sponsored national contest (after earlier local pageant success) which awarded her a six-month contract with Universal. She began appearing in silent short films and serials such as The Winking Idol (1926) and Strings of Steel (1926). In 1928, she was honored as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars, a promotional campaign that highlighted rising actresses. Throughout the late 1920s, Dorothy appeared in The Collegians series of short films produced by Universal, often paired with George J. Lewis. When sound came in, she successfully made the transition and worked frequently in 1930s serials and Westerns — titles include The Galloping Ghost, The Phantom of the West, The Shadow of the Eagle, The Last Frontier, and Custer’s Last Stand. Her film career spanned decades (officially credited in nearly 100 films), though after the 1930s her roles tended toward smaller or uncredited parts.  Remarkably, in 1968 she had a notable role in John Cassavetes’ Faces. Her final film appearance was a cameo in Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976). On the personal side, Dorothy’s first marriage was in 1926 to Chester De Vito (an assistant director), which ended in divorce by 1932.  In 1947 she married Jack R. Proctor, and they remained together until his death in 1976. She passed away in 1997, in California. Interestingly, her life story encompasses the classic arc of early Hollywood: beauty contest discovery, silent film stardom, adaptation to talkies, and then gradual fading into character work.  (SOLD)

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LOTTE NEUMANN : PRETTY GERMAN ACTRESS, SCREENWRITER, AND FILM PRODUCER


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These vintage real photo postcards feature German actress, screenwriter, and producer; Lotte Neumann (1896-1977). She was active in the film industry between 1912 and 1958. Neumann was born in Berlin, Germany. At age 13, she took vocal training and acting lessons. She also studied dance and piano. Neumann also sang in two choirs. She originally desired to be a singer but after some advice from Max Mack, a German screenwriter, silent film producer and director; she chose to pursue a career in film. She made her debut in a short silent film, “Whims of Fate” (1912).  Neumann became a popular actress in Germany. In 1917 she began acting in films which she produced herself. She established her own film company (Lotte-Neumann-Film-GmbH) which operated between 1916 and 1919. In 1919, she began working for UFA, a major German film producer and distributor that was active between 1917 through the end of World War II. In 1920 she starred in two films directed by Ernst Lubitsch. He was a German born American film director, producer, writer, and actor. It was prestigious for Neumann to appear in his productions. She remained popular through the 1920’s but her career declined with the advent of sound film. This was a dreaded fate suffered by many actors and actresses during the transition to talkies. Her final screen appearance was in 1931. After retiring from acting she continued to write screenplays and partnered with her her husband, Walter Wassermann, in creative endeavors. They worked together from 1935 until his death in 1944. The IMDb reports that Neumann appeared in 69 films, wrote 24 films, and produced 14 films. Neumann’s film career accomplishments are very impressive.

Postcard 1 was published by Film-Sterne as part of a series (no.194/1). The photographer of Miss Neumann’s photo was the Becker & Maass studio in Berlin. The message on the reverse of the postcard was written in 1918. The stamp box of this postcard has an interesting story. “NBC” (Neue Bromsilber Convention) was a price cartel established in 1909 that continued until the 1930’s. The purpose of the cartel was to ensure that the minimum price charged for postcards was kept at a sufficiently profitable level. A number of postcard publishing companies joined the cartel in an effort to stave off the effect of competition on the pricing of postcards. This postcard is in fair condition. Please note that there are two very thin creases located on the left and center bottom of the card. The photo postcard is priced accordingly.

Postcard 2 was published by Ross Verlag (Berlin) as part of a series (no.339/2). The photographer of Miss Neumann’s photo was the Becker & Maass studio in Berlin. Note the Maxim Film logo in the bottom right hand corner of the image. This postcard is in very good condition. 

Postcard 3 was published by Ross Verlag (Berlin, Germany) as part of a series (No.338/1). A logo for Maxim Films can be seen in the lower right hand corner of the image. Neumann must have been under contract with Maxim when this portrait was taken. The photographer of Miss Neumann’s photo was the Becker & Maass studio in Berlin. This postcard was likely published circa 1918. The stamp box of this postcard has an interesting story. “NBC” (Neue Bromsilber Convention) was a price cartel established in 1909 that continued until the 1930’s. The purpose of the cartel was to ensure that the minimum price charged for postcards was kept at a sufficiently profitable level. A number of postcard publishing companies joined the cartel in an effort to stave off the effect of competition on the pricing of postcards. SOLD

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LILIAN HALL-DAVIS : BRITISH SILENT FILM ACTRESS : DIED BY SUICIDE AT 35 : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features British silent film actress, Lilian Hall-Davis (1898-1933). She had much success in silent films but struggled with the transition from silent to sound films. This frustration and disappointment likely led to her experiencing mental health problems and eventually to her suicide at the age of 35.  She was one of Britain’s leading actresses in the 1920’s, appearing in numerous films that showcased her charm, talent and on-screen presence. She worked with some of the most respected directors of her time and was a recognized talented actress in both British and International films. She starred in both romantic and dramatic roles. She is best remembered for her performances in two of Alfred Hitchcock’s films, “The Ring” (1927) and “The Farmer’s Wife” (1928). Other notable performances were in “The Passionate Adventure” (1924), “The Ghost Train” (1927), and “The Guns of Loos” (1928). Her popularity is reflected by the number of collectible postcards (such as this one) and photographs that were published during her era. This postcard shows Miss Hall-Davis with short wavy styled dark hair. understated make-up and large expressive eyes. Her gaze is slightly off-camera, conveying a reflective, almost wistful mood. She is wearing an elegant sleeveless dress adorned with embellishments along the shoulder strap. A delicate pearl necklace adds to her refined and classic look. The photographer of Miss Hall-Davis’s portrait was Schneider, a Berlin based photographer, The postcard was published by Ross Verlag (Berlin). Ernst Schneider was one of the most celebrated studio photographers in Berlin during three decades (1900’s, 1910’s, 1920’s). He photographed many celebrities from the world of theater, opera, circuses, and film. He was also one of the most prominent fashion photographers in Berlin. In addition, he was well known for his nude photography and he published books showcasing his work in this domain. Sometime around 1908 Schneider began working with postcard publishers “Rotophot” and “Neue Photographische Gesellschaft” (NPG). In 1919 he began working with Ross Verlag.  SOLD

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BRIGITTE HELM : TAKES A PHOTO : CAMERA ON TRIPOD : PHOTOGRAPHER : ACTRESS : RPPC

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Postcard 1 features German actress, Brigitte Helm (1908-1996). The postcard captures Miss Helm taking a photograph with a camera on a tripod. Photographs of photographers in action are quite collectible. Now, back to Brigitte Helm. She is best known for her dual role in Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent film, Metropolis. After “Metropolis” she played in a long string of movies where she typically had the starring role. Helm was typecast as a Vamp or a femme fatale. She was born in Berlin. Her father was a Prussian Army officer. She was interested in acting at an early age and by age 12, was taking lead parts in school plays. At the age of 17, she acted in “Metropolis”. In 1925 she signed a ten year contract with UFA. She performed in both silent films and talkies. Beside “Metopolis” (1927), Helm was best known for “A Daughter of Destiny” (1928), “L’Argent” (1928), and “Alraune” (1929). Helm had an eventful personal life. Helm was involved in several traffic accidents. In fact, she was briefly placed in prison for manslaughter charges. She married industrialist, Dr Hugo Kunheim. The Nazis were not very pleased with her choice in men because Kunheim was Jewish. In 1935, Helm retired and moved with her husband to Switzerland where they started a family. Helm explained her retirement was because of disgust about the Nazi’s taking over the German film industry. This postcard was published by Ross Verlag as part of a series (No.8486/1). The card has the UFA logo which reveals it was published between 1925 and 1935. (SOLD)

Postcard 2 captures Miss Helm in a beautiful dress that illustrates her nice figure. This postcard was published by Ross Verlag as part of a series (No.8486/1). The card has the UFA logo which reveals it was published between 1925 and 1935.  (SOLD)

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DOROTHY GISH : PRETTY SILENT FILM STAR : FASHIONISTA :PARAMOUNT : RPPC 1928

This vintage real photo postcard features actress, Dorothy Gish (1898–1968). She was a prominent American actress best known for her work in silent films and later in theater. She was also quite pretty which is apparent in this postcard portait. In addition, she was quite fashionable. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, into a family with roots in the performing arts. Dorothy and her older sister, Lillian Gish, are often remembered as significant figures in early American cinema, particularly for their work with director, D.W. Griffith. Dorothy and Lillian’s parents separated when they were young, leaving their mother to support the family. In 1902, the Gish family moved to New York City, where their mother sought work in the theater. Both sisters began acting on stage as children to help support their family. Dorothy made her stage debut at a young age, and by the time she was a teenager, she had already gained experience in theater. In 1912, Dorothy and Lillian were introduced to D.W. Griffith by their friend, actress Mary Pickford. Griffith immediately saw potential in the sisters and cast them in his films, launching their film careers. Dorothy’s early work with Griffith included supporting roles in films like The Musketeers of Pig Alley (1912) and The Birth of a Nation (1915). However, Dorothy’s specialty was comedy, and she developed a distinct, lively style that set her apart from her sister Lillian, who typically played more dramatic roles. Dorothy’s popularity rose as she starred in a series of comedic silent films, including Hearts of the World (1918) and Orphans of the Storm (1921), both of which also featured Lillian. While Lillian’s characters often embodied innocence and vulnerability, Dorothy’s roles allowed her to showcase a playful, often mischievous side, bringing her critical acclaim and a strong fan following. With the advent of sound films in the late 1920s, Dorothy, like many silent film stars, found it challenging to transition to “talkies.” She made a few sound films, but she gradually shifted her focus to theater, where she had always felt at home. Dorothy was well-suited to the stage, bringing her charm and humor to roles in productions such as Young Love (1928), which was a hit on Broadway, and The Chalk Garden (1956). Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Dorothy toured in various plays and continued to appear in films occasionally. She remained active in theater well into the 1950s, and her stage career extended her professional life even as her work in film slowed. In contrast to her sister, who continued to receive accolades in film well into the sound era, Dorothy’s legacy was tied more to her stage performances and her beloved silent film roles. Dorothy was known for her wit, independence, and close bond with her sister Lillian. The two were inseparable and supported each other throughout their lives, both personally and professionally. In 1920, Dorothy married James Rennie, a Canadian-born actor. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1935, and she did not remarry. After retiring from the stage, Dorothy lived a quiet life but remained connected to the arts and close to her sister. She passed away in 1968. This postcard was published by Ross Verlag as part of a series (No.3513/1). The card was published in 1928/1929. SOLD

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JOSEPHINE DUNN : IN “EXCESS BAGGAGE” : MGM SILENT FILM STAR : RISQUE RPPC 1928

Josephine Dunn (1906 –1983) was an American actress known primarily for her work in silent and early sound films during the late 1920s and early 1930s. She was a glamorous starlet of the Jazz Age, often cast in flapper and socialite roles. Josephine Dunn was born in New York City, where she was raised. Little is known about her early years, but she entered show business as a teenager, joining the world of vaudeville before making the transition to film. Her natural beauty, charisma, and fashionable style made her a popular choice for film producers during Hollywood’s silent era. Dunn made her film debut in 1926 and quickly became a sought-after actress, starring in a variety of silent and early talkie films. She was often cast as the “other woman” or as a carefree flapper, fitting the Roaring Twenties’ archetype of modern femininity. One of her most notable films was “Our Modern Maidens” (1929), in which she starred alongside Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. She also appeared in: “Excess Baggage” (1928),”The Broadway Melody” (1929),  “Tanned Legs” (1929), and “Montana Moon” (1930). Her transition from silent films to talkies was fairly successful, though she never achieved the same level of fame as some of her contemporaries, such as Crawford or Norma Shearer. By the early 1930s, her film career began to slow down. While primarily a screen actress, Dunn had early experience in vaudeville and stage performances, though she never became a major Broadway star. She retired from acting in the mid-1930s and lived a largely private life afterward. Dunn was married multiple times, including to millionaire oil executive Carroll Case. Her personal life was often the subject of media gossip. Although she was never a top-tier star, Josephine Dunn was emblematic of 1920s and early 1930s Hollywood glamour. This postcard features Dunn in her starring role in the 1928 silent film, “Excess Baggage”. The romantic comedy film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). She played the role fo a glamourous and sophisticated young woman. Unfortunately, like many silent films of the era, Excess Baggage is considered lost, meaning no known copies are available today. In this image, Josephine Dunn is dressed in a delicate, ruffled ballet-style costume, with a short, voluminous tutu and an intricately adorned bodice. The dress features lace and embellishments, reflecting the flapper era’s fascination with femininity and luxury. Her feet are adorned with soft, ballet-like slippers, adding to the graceful, almost ethereal appearance of her outfit. Her pose is both playful and weary—leaning on the large travel trunk with one arm propped up and her hand resting gently against her face. Her expression is one of wistful contemplation, with her eyes gazing off to the side, giving a sense of melancholy or quiet amusement. This pose complements the humor suggested by the film’s title, Excess Baggage, possibly hinting at the idea of emotional or romantic burdens rather than just literal luggage. Her curled, short blonde hair, typical of the 1920s, frames her face beautifully, reinforcing her status as a Jazz Age beauty. This risque postcard was published by Berlin based, Ross Verlag. In the card’s lower right corner, we see the logo of MGM. This vintage real photo postcard was issued in 1928. (SOLD)

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RENEE ADOREE : HOLLYWOOD SILENT & “TALKIE” FILM STAR : TRAGIC DEATH AT 35

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These vintage real photo postcards feature French stage and film actress, Renee Adoree (1898-1933). She also appeared in silent movies produced by Hollywood in the 1910’s. Her most well known film was the melodramatic romance and war epic, “The Big Parade”. She played the love interest of John Gilbert. Renee’s parents were circus artists. She would perform with them at times. She was a dancer, acrobat artist, and bareback rider. She perfomed throughout Europe. She made her movie debut in 1918. In 1919, she went to New York City and played in a vaudeville-style musical. Several other stage appearances followed. In 1920, she began to perform in movies again. In total, Renee performed with John Gilbert nine times. She appeared with actor Ramon Novarro four times. In a 1928 Howard Hughes film, “The Mating Call”, Renee had a brief scene in which she swam in the nude. This act created much controversy. Renee’s personal life included two marriages and two divorces between 1921 and 1929. Renee, unlike many other actresses of her time, was successful in making the transition to sound film. She appeared in four “talkies” before her early death. In all, by the end of 1920, Renee had appeared in forty-five films. The IBDb reports that she appeared in two Broadway productions, both occurred in 1919, It was in 1930 that Renee was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Despite her doctor’s advice, she continued her participation in the filming of a movie. After completing the movie, she was rushed to an Arizona sanitorium. She was flat on her back for two years during her recovery. Post discharge, Renee’s health began to deteriorate until she died in 1933. She was only about 35 years old at the time of her death.

Postcard 1 features Renee in a risque pose. She is dressed quite provocatively. This postcard was published by “Ross Verlag” as part of a series (No.4350/1). SOLD

Postcard 2   features Renee standing in front of a horse. She is holding the horse’s harness. Apparently, she liked animals and possessed a sense of humor. She had a dog named “Useless”, and a cat named “Worthless”. The logo for MGM can be seen in the lower right hand corner of the image. She was under contract with MGM from 1930 until her death. This postcard was published by “Europe” as part of a series (No.395). SOLD

Postcard 3 offers a view of Renee that illustrates her beauty. She is fashionable and her attire includes a jacket with a fur collar. The card features a logo for MGM in its lower right corner. The card was published by Ross Verlag and is part of a series (No.3794/1). SOLD

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ANITA PAGE w/ CAT : SILENT FILM STAR : MGM : ROSS VERLAG : RPPC 1920s

This sepia-toned publicity postcard features Anita Page (1910-2008), an iconic silent and early sound film actress, posing with a tabby cat. She cradles the cat gently in her lap, both arms encircling it protectively. The cat appears calm, eyes half-closed in contentment or sleep, nestled into Page’s arms. Anita is styled with soft, sculpted blonde curls typical of late 1920s-early 1930s glamour. She wears a tailored dress or top with a broad, satin-trimmed collar and decorative slashes on the cuffs, along with a double-stranded pearl necklace and a bracelet on one wrist. Her expression is wistful—perhaps intentionally melancholy or dreamy—a popular aesthetic in studio portraits of the era. Her makeup emphasizes the eyes with dark liner and curved brows, enhancing her expressive gaze. The presence of the cat lends the portrait an intimate and slightly whimsical tone, softening the glamorous studio setting and humanizing the star. It was not uncommon for stars to be photographed with animals to add charm or relatability. The publisher of this postcard is Ross Verlag, a German company based in Berlin. The card is identified as (No.6247/1). The circular logo in the bottom right corner of the card belongs to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), the major Hollywood studio with which Anita Page was under contract. The message on the reverse of the card is written in Czech (or possibly Slovak). A rough translation reads: “Your devoted, Wishes you everything good – Your dear Miloš,  I send you this card for memory. The card is dated 1929. Anita Page was a major screen star in the late 1920s and early 1930s, often called “the girl with the most beautiful face in Hollywood.” She rose to fame starring alongside Joan Crawford in Our Dancing Daughters (1928) and appeared in The Broadway Melody (1929), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. She retired young in the 1930s but returned sporadically to the screen in later years. She was one of the last surviving stars of the silent film era.  (SOLD)

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PORTRAIT OF PRETTY GERMAN FILM ACTRESS KARIN HARDT

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Karin Hardt (1910-1992), German film actress, is featured on these two vintage real photo postcards. Her father was a merchant. She took private acting lessons with Alex Otto, a German actor and theater director. After some theatrical appearances, she made her movie debut in 1931. She quickly rose to stardom. During the war years, her film roles decreased. Post war, she appeared in only a few more films. In the 1960’s she appeared in a number of television roles. She was married to director Erich Waschneck in 1933. She later married Rolf von Goth, a German actor. An internet filmography indicates that Hardt appeared in 88 films from 1931 through 1992. In 1979, she was in a film with David Bowie. The YouTube video below features Miss Hardt in the film, “Mens Economy” (1941).

The image in Postcard 1 gives the appearance that Hardt is about to be swallowed up by her dress. She is wearing ribbons in her hair and a sweet half smile.  This photo postcard was published by Ross Verlag and is part of a series (no.A2810/1). The logo for UFA, a German film company, can be seen in the right hand bottom corner of the image.  SOLD

Postcard 2 was published by Ross Verlag and is part of a series (no.8848/1). The logo for UFA, a German film company,  can be seen in the right hand bottom corner of the image. This vintage postcard is in excellent condition (see scans).

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NINE PORTRAITS OF PRETTY EUROPEAN STAGE ACTRESS LIANE HAID

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These vintage real photo postcards feature European film star Liane Haid (1895-2000). In the top postcard she poses holding a tennis racket and wearing a hair band to keep her hair out of her eyes. She is quite beautiful but how can we interpret her facial expression. To me, it looks like she is rolling her eyes as if she is bothered by something. Who is Liane Haid? She was born in Vienna, Austria and received training in both dance and singing. She gained the nickname of “Sweet Viennese Girl”. Haid was a prima ballerina, dancer, singer and stage actress. She worked in Budapest and Vienna as a dancer. Her stage career was mostly in Berlin and Vienna. She became a popular pin-up star through the 1920’s and 1930’s. Her first movie role was in a World War I propaganda film. She was employed by UFA and appeared in a number of comedy films  alongside other movie stars including Willi Forst, Bruno Kastner, and Georg Alexander. UFA was a major German Film producer and distributor that operated between 1917 through the end of World War II. Liane Haid refused a number of Hollywood offers but in 1942, she escaped Nazi Germany and went to Switzerland according to Wikipedia, “because of the regime, because everything was bombed, and because all the good directors had left”. Soon thereafter she got married and retired from films. She was married three times. The IMDB web site states that she has 92 film credits from 1915 through 1953. Notable films include “Lady Hamilton” (1921), “Lucrezia Borgia” (1926), and “The Song is Ended” (1930). The photographer of this terrific image was Alexander Binder (1888-1929). He had the largest photo studio in Europe during the late 1920’s and the 1930’s. Many of his entertainment star portraits appear on Ross Verlag postards. It is thought that Binder was of Swiss origin. He was of the Jewish faith. He studied engineering but did not complete his studies. From 1908 to 1910 he studied photography at a school in Munich, Germany. After the completion of his photography studies, he went to Berlin and in 1913 opened his first photography studio. Before long, he became one of the premier photographers in Berlin.  He primarily focussed on fashion and celebrity photography. Since Berlin was the capital of the European film industry, Binder photographed all the stars of the European film industry including, Lilian Harvey, Conrad Veidt, and Lya De Putti. Many of his images were used in popular film portrait postcards. His photographs could be seen in postcards published by Ross Verlag and Photochemie. Binder died in 1929 but new photo cards bearing his signature continued to be published until 1937. It is thought that the real photographer of these new postcards was Hubs Floeter (1910-1974) who was employed at the studio as an operator. The studio continued to be owned by Binder’s widow, Mrs. Binder Alleman and their two daughters. The studio was managed by the Jewish Elisabeth Baroness Vonhedlis Stengel who was later deported to the Theresienstadt concentration camp. In 1938 the Nazi’s closed Binder’s studio and it was later taken over by an Aryan photographer, Karl Ludwig Haenchen . Haenchen continued to produce celebrity portraits for postcards. His publishers included Film-Foto-Verlag. After World War II the studio was taken over by the Hasse und Wiese company.               

 The second vintage postcard portrait of Miss Haid was also the work of Alexander Binder. The actress looks beautiful in her art deco lace headdress. Her eyes can be described as spell binding. The postcard was published by Germany’s Ross Verlag and is part of a series (no. 544/4). Also credited for this photograph is “Micco Film”. Before working for Micco Film, Haid was employed by Kunstfilm. She was very successful working for the company but in 1920 she sued the company for physically exploiting her (placing her in dangerous situations) and for making her financially responsible for her own makeup and costuming. Haid’s husband, industrialist Fritz  von Haymerle, built her a studio (Micco-Film) in Vienna to further promote her career.                         

 The third real photo postcard, seen above, was produced by publisher Ross Verlag (Berlin). Once again, Liane Haid appears beautiful in her portrait. The photograph was taken by the Ring studio in Vienna, Austria. A logo for Micco-Film appears in the lower right hand corner of the postcard.  SOLD                                                                                      

Postcard 4 is a vintage real photo postcard featuring  a young and long haired Liane Haid. She is flashing a very sweet smile. The postcard was published by Ross Verlag of Berlin, Germany. It is part of a series (No. 528/2). Miss Haid was photographed by Frieda Riess (1890-1955?), a female Berlin photographer. One of her photographs can be found in Great Britain’s National Portrait Gallery. The postcard has the logo for Micco-Film in the bottom right hand corner and is postmarked 1929. The card was mailed from Denmark to Estonia.  SOLD   

Postcard 5 features a vintage real photo of Miss Haid. As usual, she looks quite pretty. The actress is flashing a lovely smile. She is wearing a string of pearls and a hair band. This photograph was taken by the talented and prolific celebrity photographer, Alexander Binder. The postcard was published by Ross Verlag (Berlin) as part of a series (no. 545/1). The logo for Micco-Film can be seen on the bottom right hand corner of the postcard. The card was postmarked in 1925 and is in very good condition (see scans).                  

 Postcard 6 offers another view of Miss Haid. She looks beautiful as always. This photograph was taken by the Becker & Maas studio. The firm was located in Berlin Germany. The publisher of the card was Ross Verlag. The postcard is part of a series (No.4190/1).   (SOLD)

Postcard 7 features Miss Haid as photographed by Frieda Riess (1890-1955?), a female photographer located in Berlin, Germany. The publisher of the card was Ross Verlag. The postcard is part of a series (No.462/2). (SOLD)

Postcard 8 was published by Ross Verlag. The postcard is part of a series (No.1732/3). Note the logo for UFA, a German film company.  (SOLD)

Postcard 9  features Haid sitting in a chair in a provocative manner and smoking a cigarette in a cigarette holder. This photograph portrays Haid as unconventional and seductive. The publisher of the card was Ross Verlag. The postcard is part of a series (No.2074/5). Miss Haid’s photograph appearing on this postcard was taken by Alexander Binder (Berlin, Germany). (SOLD)

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