Rare Rex Cherryman Signed Autographed Photo Deceased 1928

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Rare Rex Cherryman Signed Autographed Photo Deceased 1928

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Rexford Raymond “Rex” Cherryman(October 30, 1896 August 10, 1928) was anAmerican actor of the stage and screen whose career was most prolific during the 1920s.

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Born inGrand Rapids, Michigan, Rex Cherryman attendedColgate University, (Hamilton, New York) in 1915-1916. He transferred to theUniversity of Michigan (Ann Arbor) in 1916. There he met fellow student Esther Louise Lamb. Esther and Rex were married February 9, 1918. They had one son, Rexford Raymond Cherryman, Jr., born October 10, 1925. Rexford, Jr. married Beatrice Wishard in 1950. They had two daughters: Ann Elizabeth Cherryman (born 1951) and Constance Lamb Cherryman (born 1954).

Cherryman began his film career appearing in the 1919 comedic filmIn For Thirty Daysas Count Dronsky, opposite popular leading lady of the silent film era,May Allison. The following year, Cherryman was chosen by the notable screen divaAlla Nazimova to appear opposite her as Thorne, in her penned dramatic filmMadame Peacock. Cherryman and Nazimova developed a friendship and at Nazimova’s request, he was cast in the role Gaston Rieux in the 1921 film that would possibly become his most recalled performance – 1921’sMetro Pictures Corporation film adaptation of theAlexandre Dumas, fils novelLa Dame aux Camlias, retitled asCamille. The film was an enormous critical and public success, placing Cherryman directly in the public consciousness. The film also starredRudolph Valentino, Nazimova, andPatsy Ruth Miller. Cherryman also appeared in the 1923 filmSunshine Trailin the role of Willis Duckworth. Cherryman’s last film performance was a small role in the 1928 filmTwo Masters.

In addition to films, Cherryman was frequently involved withBroadway and various summer stock productions including the Denham Theatre in Denver, and the Aladdin Theatre inSan Francisco, where he first metBarbara Stanwyck. He made several notable appearances on the stage. Among them were the musical comedyTopsy and Evawhich ran from 1924 through 1925,The Valley of Contentin 1925, and theWillard Mack penned dramaThe Noose, which ran from 1926 through 1927. While performing in theThe Noose, Cherryman had an affair with fellow cast member Stanwyck.The Noosewould subsequently become one of the biggest hits of the season and help launch Stanwyck’s career. Cherryman’s last stint on Broadway was a starring role in the 1927 dramatic production ofThe Trial of Mary Duganopposite actorRobert Cummings at the National Theatre.

In August 1928, while sailing to France to read for a play in Paris, Cherryman contractedseptic poisoning and died inLe Havre, France at the age of 31. His body was returned to Hollywood. His cremated remains are atForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Esther’s remains are in the same vault.

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