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Egelston, Charles; Theatrical Studio : Original Publicity Photograph - Charles Egelston

Original black-and-white celebrity portrait photograph of Charles Egelston. Egelston faces viewers wearing glasses and a cloth hat and jacket with a slight smile. Signed and inscribed in black ink by Egelston, "To Don--Thinking of a mighty fine job for Ma Perkins. Yours, 'Shuffle,' Charles Egelston." Photo by the Theatrical Studio of Chicago (embossed imprint in lower-left corner). No date, circa 1940s-1958. 8" x 10." Photograph is pristine and intact except for slightly bumped corners and minuscule age toning. A Fine copy. Charles Egelston (1886-1958) was an American actor who was born in Covington, Kentucky. He ventured into the world of acting at a young age with the help of his uncle, John Havlin, who was a theatrical agent in Covington and Cincinnati and owner of the Havlin Hotel in Cincinnati. Egelston's inscription refers to his well-known role as Shuffle Shober in the radio soap opera, Ma Perkins, which aired from 1933-1960 on NBC and later CBS. Ma Perkins is about the eponymous widow, played by actress Virginia Payne, who helps the people in her town with their troubles while managing a lumber yard and raising her three children. Shuffle is Ma's best friend. Egelston played the role of Shuffle from 1933 until his passing in 1958.. Photographic Image. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: No Binding

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