London Mary Clare UK Actress 1910s Signed Real Photo Postcard
Mary Clare, born Mary Mildred Pollock (1892–1970), was a distinguished British actress whose career spanned over five decades on both stage and screen. Debuting in 1910, she became a prolific performer in British theatre and cinema, transitioning successfully from the silent film era to talkies, often portraying strong, matriarchal, or aristocratic character roles.
Her extensive filmography includes over 100 films, notably her roles in "The Lady Vanishes" (1938) and "Oliver Twist" (1948), cementing her status as a familiar and respected figure in British entertainment. Signed portrait postcards like this one were a popular form of celebrity fan merchandise during the early to mid-20th century, reflecting the developing public interest in performers and the burgeoning culture of celebrity.
Her extensive filmography includes over 100 films, notably her roles in "The Lady Vanishes" (1938) and "Oliver Twist" (1948), cementing her status as a familiar and respected figure in British entertainment. Signed portrait postcards like this one were a popular form of celebrity fan merchandise during the early to mid-20th century, reflecting the developing public interest in performers and the burgeoning culture of celebrity.
