Description: Legendary producer Hal Roach on July 23, 1914, formed the Rolin Film Company with business partner Dan Linthicum (combining their last names to form the company name). Rolin Film Company produced the Willie Work short silent comedies starring Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, and Snub Rollins. On August 16, 1920, the Rolin Film Company was officially renamed the Hal E. Roach Studios. From 1915 to 1918 the treasurer and general manager of Rolin Film Company was Dwight Whiting (1891-1974). He later became the Director of Union Oil for 36 years. Beth McAlister (1873-1940) was an American film editor who worked for Vitagraph, Balboa, Santa Barbara Picture, and Rolin Film Company for one year. Rolin Film Company, Los Angeles, 8x3.25 payroll check for Beth McAlister for $18, September 11, 1915, signed by Whiting in lower right portion and endorsed by McAlister on verso. Bank stamps and cancelation marks not affecting signatures, 1/4 inch tear in upper middle portion of check, one vertical crease, faint creasing. A rare artifact of the early silent film industry in Southern California. I have been selling books and autographs for over 40 years. I have conducted over 200 auctions through my own company and have been a past member in good standing of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the Professional Autograph Dealers Association, and a Life Member of the Universal Autograph Collector's Club. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you can return it within 30 days. I guarantee this autograph will pass PSA/DNA, JSA or any other authentication service. This autograph comes with my personally signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and is guaranteed authentic with no time restrictions. I'm happy to combine shipping to save you money on shipping. Please check out my store. I list new items every day.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-28T01:09:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Christophe Stickel Autographs
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
