Phyllis Haver as Sally Morgan in The Nervous Wreck

Large gestures such as that shown by actress Phyllis Haver were required in silent films to display emotions. 

Resource Identifier
ah05334_0061
Citation
Al Christie papers, Collection No. 5334, Box 10, Folder 8, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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