Boris Karloff Signed Photo 5×7 Frankenstein – COA JSA

Presented is a vintage black and white photo (5×7) that was autographed by Boris Karloff. He signed the photo in blue ink with the inscription, “Sincerely.” Note, there is some minor creasing in the photo due to age/storage.

The actor chose Boris Karloff as his stage name. Karloff always said he chose the first name “Boris” simply because it sounded foreign and exotic, and that “Karloff” was a family name. Karloff’s daughter, Sara, publicly denied any knowledge of Slavic forebears, “Karloff” or otherwise. It has been speculated by film historians that he took the stage name from a mad scientist character named “Boris Karlov” in the novel The Drums of Jeopardy by Harold MacGrath.

Authentication: JSA Full Letter

Boris Karloff Signed Photo