Four black & white photos of male child stars. On the upper left is Canadian-born Bobby Breen, with a big bright smile, leaning forward with chin resting on his right hand. Upper right shows British-born Freddie Bartholomew dressed in the role of "Little Lord Fauntleroy", solemnly looking straight at us with a steady stare. He wears a dark coat, a black tie and an oversized white collar overhanging his coat lapels. His hair is black too. On the lower left is Jackie Cooper in the 1936 drama film "Tough Guy". His blond hair is slicked back revealing a high forehead. His face is in three-quarter profile, dramatically lit, looking out, away from us. His expression is solemn as if he is mulling over something important or ominous. The final portrait is of chubby-cheeked George "Spanky" McFarland, known for the "Our Gang" and "Little Rascals" short comedies. He's wearing a suit jacket with a pocket square, and a 1930s peaked cap on his head. He is smiling.
Acquired another trove of Hollywood photos yesterday, over 100 from the 1930s. I'm starting to post the #ChildStars; here are four of the #boy actors from that era. All can be seen on my #Abebooks site. #movies #actors #BobbyBreen #FreddieBartholomew #JackieCooper #GeorgeMcFarland a.k.a. #Spanky
