GEORGE REEVES The actor signs a script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black” Script signed: " George Reeves / Superman". 47 pages, p1 and p47 displayed, p2-46 stored within framing. Script measures 7½ x 9½. Framed to an overall size of 49 x 32½. Script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black”, written by Jackson Gillis. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
HATTIE McDANIEL and DANIEL T. O'SHEA The year the famous actress won her Academy Award for Selznick's Gone With the Wind, the first Black American to win an Oscar signs an agreement to work for Selznick International Pictures in 1940 with options through 1946. Partly Printed Contract signed: "Hattie McDaniel", 22p, 8½x11. Culver City, California, 1939 December 30. Countersigned: "Daniel T. O'Shea" as Producer. In part: "Subject: Producer employs Artist to render her services exclusively to Producer as an actress, performer, or entertainer in motion picture photoplays, television, and to make radiobroadcasts and personal appearances when, where and as requested by Producer. Term: From: January 1, 1940 (20 week guarantee) To: June 30, 1940. Compensation: $500.00 per week (20 week guarantee)…." Eight options after the principal six month period ends are listed, raising McDaniel's salary to $550 per week to the end of 1940 with consecutive annual raises which would reach $1500 per week if she worked for Selznick through 1946.
STEVE McQUEEN Signed move still from the move Bullitt. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Kevin/Best Wishes/Steve McQueen". B/w, 8x10. Still from the 1968 film, Bullitt. Steve McQueen (1930-1980) played a police detective in the film, portraying him in the stunt-driving role typical of his anti-hero image. McQueen had his first starring film role in The Blob (1958), the same year he began a three-year run as a moody bounty hunter in TV's Wanted: Dead or Alive. McQueen was nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award for The Sand Pebbles (1966). Among his many other movie hits were The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and Papillon (1973). He was married to actress Ali MacGraw from 1973-1977. Writing light but legible. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 15½ x 23¼. Frame exhibits wearing at corners. 
GEORGE REEVES The actor signs a contract to appear on The Tony Bennet Show. Partly Printed Document Signed: "George Reeves", 1 page, 8 x 10½, 1956 July 10.Headed: "Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract for Single Television Broadcast and for Multiple Television Broadcasts within One Calendar Week". Contract between Reeves and Roncom Productions, Inc., New York, New York, for Reeves to appear as Guest Star on The Tony Bennet Show. Reeves was to be paid $1250 for his appearance, which was to be taped on August 11, 1956. Also signed by a Producer from Roncom Productions, Inc. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 32¾ x 17¼. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 
D. W. GRIFFITH Chastened by a messy divorce from his first wife, the famed director signs a prenuptial agreement with his bride to be, Evelyn Baldwin, who has also signed here. Document signed: "David Wark Griffith", "Evelyn Baldwin", 2 pages, 8½x13. No place, 1936 March 2. In anticipation of his pending marriage to Evelyn Baldwin, Griffith irrevocably transfers to her all rights to an annuity contract with the Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, yielding annual income of $5,632.80 for the rest of her life. In exchange, Baldwin releases Griffith, along with his heirs and assigns, from any additional claims except for assets freely given to Baldwin by Griffith. The agreement is to become effective only on the consummation of the Griffith-Baldwin marriage. David Llewelyn Wark GRIFFITH (1875-1948) directed his first film in 1908, and in 1910 became the first to shoot a film in Hollywood. His Judith of Bethulia (1914) was among the first feature films, and the controversial Birth of a Nation (1915), became the first blockbuster movie hit, inspiring the movie industry that we have known since.
GEORGE JESSEL, MADELINE KAHN, BETTE MIDLER, NIPSEY RUSSELL, DANNY THOMAS, JESSE WHITE and MARY WICKES Original self-caricatures drawn by these legendary comedians. Collection comprised of 7 pieces of signed original artwork that includes: 1.) Original Artwork signed “George/Jessel”. 5x7. Fine condition. George Jessel (1898-1981, born in New York City), who became known as the "Toastmaster General of the United States" for his frequent role as Master of Ceremonies at entertainment and political gatherings, appeared in vaudeville (he was a partner of Eddie Cantor at age 11) and on Broadway before having a radio show, That's My Kid. 2.) Original Artwork signed “M. Kahn”. 5½ x 9. 2 horizontal creases, otherwise fine condition. Operatically trained, Madeline Kahn (1942-1999) achieved her greatest successes in manic comedy roles, earning Best Supporting Actress nominations for Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974). She garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her short-lived TV sitcom, Oh, Madeline! (1983) and won a Tony for her performance in The Sisters Rosenzweig (1992). 3.) Original Artwork signed “BETTE”. 5¼ x 8¼.
GEORGE REEVES Action photograph of Reeves as Superman apprehending two villains. Photograph signed: "Thank you / for watching / George Reeves / Superman". B/w, 9 x 7½. Framed to an overall size of 17½ x 28½. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Sharon/Thanks for watching/George 'Superman'/Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
JAMES ARNESS This prop badge, an important piece of TV history, was worn by James Arness in his role of U. S. Marshall Matt Dillon on the long-running TV western Gunsmoke. Prop unsigned. 2 x 2½ prop U. S. Marshall badge. With tag on back of frame: "'Gunsmoke'/Ellis Props/Marshall/Badge J.A./1955-1975/CBS", written in unknown hand. Housed in a 12½ x 8¼ x 2 shadow box frame with green and black felt interior. Frame also contains a color photo of Arness in uniform as Marshall Matt Dillon, wearing a prop badge similar to this one, and paper nameplate. This prop badge is a piece of TV history. It's one of several badges worn by Arness as U. S. Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke during its long 20-year (1955-1975) run. Gunsmoke, based on a radio show of the same name that ran from 1952 to 1961, is the longest-running prime time drama in United States TV history. Arness, (1923-2011) born James King Aurness in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1923, was an American actor best known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon in the long-running TV western Gunsmoke (1955-1974). (Reportedly, John Wayne 
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Inscription in Spanish, not translated. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chips on frame.
GEORGE REEVES Breakaway shirt & tie worn by Reeves in the The Adventures of Superman. Ephemera Unsigned: Shirt and tie worn by actor George Reeves on classic The Adventures of Superman television series in 1953. Accompanied by letter from prior owner when on loan to the Smithsonian National Museum of Modern History in 1987. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959)made his film debut in 1939. He played one of Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus in Gone With the Wind (1940). Reeves' career took a turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1958 television series. In The Adventures of Superman, Reeves portrayed the character again. Reeves was neither the first nor the last film Superman, of course. Kirk Alyn preceded him, while Christopher Reeve and many others have followed. Reeves was never able to shake off being typecast as Superman; the television show ran until he was 44 years old. His death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
SUPERMAN COLLECTION Amazing collection of signed photographs of the early Superman cast, framed to an overall size of 38¼ x 41½. GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Clark Kent. Photograph signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 9x7. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
TOM MARSON and FRANK SINATRA Oversized color photograph of Sinatra with his arm around alleged mob boss Tom Marson, signed by both and inscribed by Marson. Large Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Papa Frank/Love & Best/wishes/Tom Marson" and "Frank Sinatra". Color, 16x20. It is said that this photograph was given to a close friend of 30 years, Vincent Albanese. It was taken at about the same time as the famous 1976 photograph of Sinatra and several Mafia chieftains taken backstage at the Westchester Premier Theatre. That photograph pictured Sinatra with his arms around Marson and Gregory DePalma. Also pictured were Paul Castellano, Carlo Gambino, Joseph Gambino, Aladena Fratianno, Salvatore Spatola and Richard Fusco. Sinatra's connection to the mafia is documented in Kitty Kelley's His Way. Tom Marson was one of the upper echelon members of the Cosa Nostra and connected to Carlo and Joe Gambino. Truly, a conversation piece! Minor surface creases across entire photograph. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 27x37. 
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Superman Photograph signed: "George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 8¾. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chip at top of frame.
GEORGE REEVES Striking photograph of Reeves in his service uniform Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Jack / George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 9 Framed to an overall size of 31 x 20½. Minor chips on corners of frame. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.Actors & Actresses from the 1950s
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BEVERLY AADLAND - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 187997BEVERLY AADLAND Inscribed publicity photo, bare shouldered, with a fur wrap Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Frank/Luv/Beverly Aadland". B/w, 8½x11 overall, 7x8¾ image. Captioned in lower margin. Beverly Aadland (1942-2010) was a 15-year old dancer on the Warner Bros.Sale Price $90.00
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MARIANN AALDA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 281577MARIANN AALDA 4x6 publicity photo, inscribed and signed Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Trinia/Love Ya/Mariann Aalda/XOX". B/w 3½x5¾ overall, image 3½x4¼ - one surface.
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WILLIE AAMES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 346229WILLIE AAMES The actor/director writes a brief note on this index card in black ink Autograph Note signed: “To Joe/ Best/ Willie Aames” in black ink, 5x3. Willie Aames (b. 1960) is an actor who has also worked behind the camera.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (BUD ABBOTT) - COLLECTION WITH ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - HFSID 350616BUD ABBOTT and LOU COSTELLO Black and white publicity photographs of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Comprises: (1) Bud Abbott. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Kay/Sincerely/Bud Abbott". B/w, 7½ x 9¼. Fine condition. (2) Lou Costello.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - APPLICATION SIGNED 10/02/1946 - HFSID 350340LOU COSTELLO Costello signs an application for membership in the Friars Club. Partly Printed DS: "Lou Costello". 1p, 8½ x 11. Hollywood, 1946 October 2. "Proposal for Membership" to The Friars Club of California.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: KENNETH RICHMOND - HFSID 79922LOU COSTELLO and KEN RICHMOND Album leaf signed on one side by the comic actor and by the wrestler on the other Signatures: "Lou Costello", 4¾x4 album leaf. Co-signed on verso: "Ken Richmond".
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/15/1955 CO-SIGNED BY: PAT COSTELLO, ANNE (MRS. LOU) COSTELLO, RALPH HANDLEY, CHARLES H. STINEFORD, HERBERT L. GOLDEN - HFSID 177684LOU COSTELLO USES PROCEEDS FROM THE 1955 COMEDY, ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE KEYSTONE KOPS, TO SETTLE A BANK AGREEMENT LOU COSTELLO, ANNE COSTELLO, PAT COSTELLO and OTHERS Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello", "Anne Costello" and "Herbert L.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/15/1952 - HFSID 274973ABBOTT & COSTELLO: LOU COSTELLO Contract to borrow money for the financing of a 26 photoplay series starring him and his comedy partner Abbott, for NBC Typed Contract Signed: "Lou Costello" as Producer on page 14 and initialed:
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - CONTRACT SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: ANNE (MRS. LOU) COSTELLO - HFSID 218010LOU COSTELLO, CO-SIGNED BY: ANNE COSTELLO Comedian Lou Costello, one-half of Abbott and Costello, signed this contract in 1952 to amend his 1950 employment agreement with Universal Pictures. Also signed by
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/02/1954 CO-SIGNED BY: ANNE (MRS. LOU) COSTELLO - HFSID 173126LOU COSTELLO and ANNE COSTELLO Lou Costello and Anne Costello sign a tax form for the 1953 tax year. Carbon Partly Printed Document Signed: "Lou Costello" and "Anne Costello" in ink as Taxpayers, 1p, 8x10½. Los Angeles, California, 1954 January 2.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/26/1953 - HFSID 177689ABBOTT & COSTELLO: LOU COSTELLO Lou Costello signs a document along with a check paying his taxes. Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello" under "The above action is approved.", 1p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1953 January 26.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/29/1946 - HFSID 173124ABBOTT & COSTELLO: LOU COSTELLO Lou Costello signs a promissory note to pay Universal Pictures Company $20,000.00. Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello", 1p, 8½x11. Universal City, California, 1946 January 29. Headed: "Promissory Note".
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/31/1955 - HFSID 173146IRS form listing tax deficiencies from 1950 and 1951, signed and dated by Costello in 1955. Both Costello and his partner Bud Abbott would wind up virtually broke over tax problems two years after this form was signed.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/31/1955 CO-SIGNED BY: ANNE (MRS. LOU) COSTELLO - HFSID 173129ABBOTT & COSTELLO: LOU COSTELLO and ANNE "MS. LOU" COSTELLO The comedy legend and his wife sign a U.S. Treasury Department form listing four years of their tax deficiencies Document signed: "Lou Costello" and "Anne Costello" in ink, 1p, 8x10½.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/24/1953 - HFSID 177688ABBOTT & COSTELLO: LOU COSTELLO Lou Costello signs a document along with a check paying for a loan. Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello" under "The foregoing action is approved.", 1p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1953 February 24. On letterhead of the Law Offices of Irell & Manella to Mr.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/21/1949 - HFSID 276039ABBOTT and COSTELLO: LOU COSTELLO Costello signs a document, probably for a feature film, for which he would be paid 50 percent of the net proceeds and his partner, Bud Abbott, would also receive 50 percent. Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello" in ink under "Approved and Accepted", 1p, 8½x11.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/28/1949 - HFSID 275365ABBOTT and COSTELLO: LOU COSTELLO The comic actor receives an advance from Universal Pictures. Carbon Document signed in ink: "Lou Costello", 8½x11. Universal City, California, 1949 March 28. Costello acknowledges receipt of an advance from the studio of $12,857.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/05/1951 - HFSID 276372Costello, on behalf of himself and his partner, Bud Abbott, signs an agreement with NBC regarding their use of "Bud Abbott and myself on the live television shows referred to".
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/24/1952 - HFSID 226409Comedian Lou Costello, one-half of Abbott and Costello, signed this document in 1952 to declare that his betting losses from 1946 exceeded his betting wins. This document is probably related to his tax problems with the IRS, which left him broke by the mid-1950s.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/14/1954 - HFSID 177690Comedian Lou Costello, one-half of Abbott and Costello, signed this Community Property Affidavit for the state of California in 1954. It gives interesting details about his finances since 1934, when he married his wife Anne.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/16/1955 - HFSID 177702Comedian Lou Costello, one-half of Abbott and Costello, signed this $1 bill of sale in 1955 to divide the assets of his production company Cosman Productions between himself and three members of his family to pay back taxes to the IRS.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/17/1955 - HFSID 177692Comedian Lou Costello, one-half of Abbott and Costello, signed this $1 bill of sale in 1955 to have five members of his family, including his wife Anne, sell their stakes in his production company Cosman Productions to pay back taxes.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/17/1955 CO-SIGNED BY: PAT COSTELLO, ANNE (MRS. LOU) COSTELLO, MARGARET JANE COSTELLO, HELEN CRISTILLO, MARIE KIRK - HFSID 177693LOU COSTELLO'S WIFE, MOTHER, BROTHER, SISTER AND SISTER-IN-LAW TRANSFER THEIR INTEREST IN HIS PRODUCTION COMPANY TO HIM TO ENABLE COSTELLO TO SETTLE HIS TAX BILL WITH THE I.R.S. LOU COSTELLO, ANNE
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/18/1955 CO-SIGNED BY: ANNE (MRS. LOU) COSTELLO - HFSID 177685LOU COSTELLO AGREES TO USE PROCEEDS FROM HIS INTEREST IN SEVERAL FILMS TO SETTLE HIS I.R.S. TAX BILL LOU COSTELLO and ANNE COSTELLO Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello" in ink on page 4 and "Anne Costello" in ink on page 5, 5p, 8½x13, separate sheets.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/18/1955 CO-SIGNED BY: ANNE (MRS. LOU) COSTELLO - HFSID 177687LOU COSTELLO AGREES TO USE PROCEEDS FROM A TELEVISION PROGRAM CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCED WITH HIS BROTHER TO SETTLE HIS TAX BILL WITH THE I.R.S. LOU COSTELLO and ANNE COSTELLO Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello" and "Anne Costello" in ink on page 3, 3p, 8½x13, separate sheets.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/23/1952 - HFSID 217364Comedian Lou Costello, one-half of Abbott and Costello, signed this document in 1952 to receive a $5,000 loan from Universal pictures, to be paid back out of any payments that Universal would make to him in the future.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/24/1947 - HFSID 176143LOU COSTELLO Lou Costello signs a document saying that the IRS can have all his earnings from the productions 'Buck Privates Come Home', and'Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap'. Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Lou Costello" in ink, 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1947 October 24.In letter form to Universal International Pictures, Inc.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/13/1954 - HFSID 173128Triplicate copy of IRS form for Costello's Cosman Productions, signed "Lou Costello Pres" in 1954 for the 1951 tax year. Both Costello and his partner Bud Abbott would wind up virtually broke over tax problems three years after this document was signed.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/15/1952 - HFSID 263102LOU COSTELLO Lou Costello sends a typed letter about Abbott and Costello appearing on NBC's hour-long live variety show, The Colgate Comedy Hour. Typed Letter Signed: "Lou Costello", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1952 December 15.To NBC, RCA Building, Radio City,New York.
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/18/1953 - HFSID 177686Comedian Lou Costello, one-half of Abbott and Costello, signed this document in 1953 with Bank of America to receive a $35,000 loan on a Los Angeles tract of land, to be paid back wtih 7 percent interest.
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