^Lot 1065 Glenn Strange

Actor (1899–1973) who, after appearing in a string of westerns, became better known as Frankenstein’s monster after Boris Karloff declined to continue in the role he had created. Strange played the character in three films, but later gained his greatest fame for his role as bartender Sam Noonan in the durable TV western Gunsmoke. Rare 8.5 x 11 heavy paperstock photo of Strange as bartender Sam from Gunsmoke, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “My best to you ‘Tricia’ Always, Sam, Glenn Strange Gunsmoke 1972.” In fine condition, with three binder dings to right edge and toning to corners from previous mounting.