Jeanne Roques, known as MUSIDORA (1889-1957), a famous silent film actress. Photograph with autograph dedication, May 1919; photographic postcard by Walery, written on both sides. Beautiful portrait dedicated to actor Abel Tarride: "La Cigale did not sing as long as I would have liked... but it does not matter... Then I am sure to have a new friend, forever... Your ordinary and extraordinary pederast Musidora, May 1919. A second postcard is attached, a full-length portrait of the actress in a light suit.

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