W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290553

Very youthful 4½x6½ image in bow tie and stiff collar Photograph signed: "W. C. Fields" B/w, 4½x6½. W. C. Fields (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen. He was a vaudeville headliner before he was twenty and toured Europe in 1901, giving a command performance at Buckingham Palace. His Broadway debut in The Ham Tree (1905) was followed by appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915-1921) and in George White's Scandals (1922). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924). Fields' style, verbal rather than visual, and his irascible con-man philosophy made him a favorite, especially with the advent of sound, where his raspy voice provided the final touch to his comedy. He starred in movies including My Little Chickadee (1940) and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941). Nobody contributed more wry quotations ("Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad.") to American folklore. Signature in poor contrast but legible. Light silvering. Surface creases. Corners worn and chipped. Ink stamp on verso. Multiple pencil marks (unknown hand) on verso. Finger print impressions at top right. Otherwise, fine condition.

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W. C. FIELDS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 287816

W. C. FIELDS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1924 CO-SIGNED BY: FLORENZ FLO - HFSID 287816

Both sign a contract for Fields' appearance in the play "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement". Not a standard form contract, this one has been written with Fields in mind. Contract signed: "Flo Ziegfeld", "W. C. Fields", 4 pages, 7¼x10½. Also initialed by both at a minor correction: "F.Z.", "W. C. F." New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, N.Y., 1924 November 10. On Ziegfeld's personal letterhead, Fields signs his acceptance of a commitment to appear in a play bearing the temporary title "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement," to be produced on or before January 15, 1925. Fields is guaranteed top billing in the play credits and all advertising, and will receive $1, 750 per week for the full run of the play. He must attend five weeks of rehearsals without compensation. Clause 5 is of special interest: "You agree to get in touch promptly after the execution of this agreement with the author of this play, Mr. McAvoy and to aid and facilitate him and co-operate with him in every matter to the end that the parts to be assigned to you shall be adapted to your special talents and ability. You agree to render such services without any additional compensation." Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W. C.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350584

WILLIAM F. BUFFALO BILL CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 350584

Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 1903 - HFSID 286028

Signed photo and photo mount both as W.F. Cody and Buffalo Bill. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'/To Ormsby Trench/1903". B/w, 7x9 overall, image 3¾x5½ (two surfaces). Photo by Marceau Studios, 258 Fifth Avenue, New York. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody's theatrical career was launched in 1872 with re-enactments of Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman. Vintage mount is lightly foxed, soiled and slightly stained with some wear at edges. Photo is lightly soiled and slightly foxed. Signature and inscription in fine condition.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/29/1911 - HFSID 314417

The famous Wild West showman pens a hopeful letter to his friend, stating "New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season." The letter was written during the downfall of Cody's show empire due to outside expenses draining the immense profits from his show Autograph letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11 framed to an overall size of 25½x18½. Buffalo Bill's Wild West combined with Pawnee Bill's Great Far East. May 29, 1911. Portsmouth, [New Hampshire]. In full: "Dear Mayor Glad Light, Your letter which found me is fine health. We had two bad towns last week. Fitchburg & Newburyport. No one ever done business in either. The week hurt us at least $2000 in Lowell-sent your bank 5100 today to take up one of my notes. Been getting good deposits from the mines. Been getting in shape [illegible] or any one. I believe I'll walk a sale of the [illegible]. Note if good are doing. [illegible]. While I telegraph you for now we are all OK here-now. And barring accident we will be OK. New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season. Love to you". William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868.

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 289990

Letter to his mistress Carlotta, lambasting New York weather, music lovers, and his latest movie, which he calls "an abortion." Fields signs ironically as "The Great Man." A vivid example of Fields' view of the world! Autograph Letter signed: "The G. Man", 3 pages, 8½x11. No place, no date, but mailing envelope is postmarked postmarked April 13, 1939, with his handwritten return address of "Bel Air, Cal". To "Dear Katrinka" [Carlotta Monti], in full: "Thanks for your letter which was despondent indeed. N. Y. will make one so. I do not want to go all over these items, again, and again, but I must divest myself of a few more - more weather pro[g]nostications. Spring in N.Y. is most capricious. One day it will snow, and the next day it will be real warm. Warm sunshine will greet you in the morning and a cold rain will follow within a few hours or vice versa. Therefore you need a light coat and my suggestion would be no sweater. The brown overcoat I gave you is ideal for an eastern spring coat. It is semi rain proof and will keep out the chill wind. However, I am enclosing you a check for a hundred dollars for a light coat - in all probability you have the coast in question here and haven't enough to send for it.…"

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4/7 - HFSID 257558

Readying his TE Ranch and stating that his Wild West Show is "doing big". ALS: "Col" with "Cody" in text, 1p, 8¼x11¼. New York, no year April 7. With an original "Buffalo Bill's/Wild West" envelope addressed by Cody to: "Mattie & Eli Jer[?]/TE Ranch/Ishawood/Big Horn Co W[yoming]." Postmarked Owensboro, KY, May 10, 1901. In 1895, Cody began moving cattle to Wyoming. He received a large herd from his friend and hunting companion, Mike Russell. The herd wore the TE brand. Thus Cody named his ranch the TE Ranch. The TE was once rated at 4600 acres, but Cody added other ranches to it and the conglomerate was considered his Big Horn Basin Holdings. He was about 50 when he bought the TE and he considered it a haven from the world. To Mattie & Eli. In full: "The wild west show doing big. Now my dear good friends-the next two months you have got lots to do-hire plenty men-to get the crops in-plow lots of new ground-get in every acre you can-Make a good big garden-clean up all the deadwood in the timber pasturers (sic)-And plant grass seed among the trees-don't cut any green bushes or trees. Keep it for shelter-Make flower bed around house-Mrs Cody coming in July. She likes flowers. Keep things going fast.…"

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 265175

. ALS: "Willie", 2p, separate sheets, 8½x11. Bel Air, Cal., Sunday (October 15, 1939). Original envelope addressed by Fields to: "Miss Jane Fowler/National Park College/Forest Glen/Maryland". Lightly creased. Fine condition. JANE FOWLER was the daughter of his friend, Gene Fowler. Fields had developed a crush on Jane but the affection was unreciprocated. To "my dear nice niece Janey pie". In full: "Thanks for your letter of the 11th, but first I want to tell you that I was coming to forest Glen and engage quarters close to the college, listen to the lesson and get a little added education. Further I could watch you and see that you took your salt peter but when I read your envelope, 'W. C. Feilds' [he has circled the "ei"] I swooned. My own plum, do they not teach you I before E except after C. Suppose after our wedding you go to the Cadillac agency and say 'two 16's, one sport roadster and one coupe, hand the gentleman in attendance a check for $17,000.00 and you sign it 'Jane Feilds.' You do not like the jailhouse any more than I do. If as much. Dear do be careful. I answered your dear wire after I got the necessary funds together to pay for it but I made a mistake and sent it care of Booker T.…"

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 179355

Signing as "The great man/Continental Claude", he pens a letter to his mistress Carlotta in New York Autograph Letter signed: "The great man/Continental Claude", 1p, 8½x10¼. On lightweight airmail paper. No place, no date, but with original envelope postmarked Los Angeles, Hollywood, December 27, 1939. Addressed by Fields to Miss C. Douglas [Carlotta Monti], Hotel Marie Antoinette, Broadway at 66 St., New York City. Torn flap. Creased, soiled and worn. Unrelated notes on verso (unknown hand). In full: "Something or other was at ah La Cava's Morales you know her and she enquired about you. I told her you were making the grade in N.Y. That you had been on here to attend your case but returned. She expressed regrets she had not seen you. She made La Cava a sweater. I think I admired the sweater and she suggested making me one. Being continental and never forgetting the days of chivalry I accepted graciously. She evidently knows Margo and they are coming some afternoon to measure me. Do you think I should order a pair if drawers too? This thing is running into a book, so will saw off. Keep well- and think for pastime. Always my best and most important wishes. M.M. sends Love." Creased, folds, lightly nicked edges. W.C.

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FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350600

FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: TOM - HFSID 350600

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.

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/11/1932 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 276293

W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/11/1932 CO-SIGNED BY: GENE TOWNE , MAURICE - HFSID 276293

The legendary comedian and actor and two others sign a six-month agreement for the production and airing of radio broadcasts starring Fields. Typed DS: "W.C. Fields" as Party of the First Part on page 4 and intiialed: "W.C.F." three times on page 3 and once on page 4, 4p, 8½x13, separate sheets, bound together onto 9x13¾ blue legal sheet (imprinted "Stephen Monteleone/Attorney and Counsellor at Law/Petroleum Securities Building/Flower Street at Tenth/Los Angeles)". Los Angeles, California, 1932 November 11. This agreement, which is for a period of six months (November 11, 1932-May 11, 1933), states that Fields, who "possesses special, unique and unusual ability as an artist", Cleary, "skilled and experienced in arranging for the production of any such performances [by Fields] and the disposal of the same for use over the radio", and Towne, who "possesses unique ability in the presentation of original stories and plays to be used [by Fields] in broadcasting the same over the radio", agree to collaborate on radio performances. Fields is to be paid 60%, Cleary will receive 20% and Towne will be given 20% of net profits and royalties.

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Actors & Actresses from the 2000s | Biographies

WOODY ALLEN - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 85137

Signs below his typed biography in black felt tip, 5x8, one page Biography signed: "Woody/Allen", 1page, 5x8. Twenty-two line listing of Allen's film and theater credits titled "About Woody Allen". The most recent work listed is from1987.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
GUERIN BARRY - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 38161

Typed Resume signed: "Guerin Barry" at upper margin, 1p, 8x10. On letterhead of Sue Golden Talent Agency. The actor lists his vital statistics, union affiliations, feature films, television appearances, stage roles and theatrical training.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
THEODORE BIKEL - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED CIRCA 1955 - HFSID 299355

He supplies biographic information to Theatre World magazine. Biography Signed: "Theodore Bikel", 1 page, 8½x11. New York, N. Y., circa 1955. His typed responses to biographic information (birth, education and acting career) as requested on a form from Theatre World.

Sale Price $378.00

$420.00
ALPHA BLAIR - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 08/17/1984 - HFSID 39945

Dated in 1984, Blair provides a handwritten 3 page biography of her experience as a model, actress and photographer Autograph biography signed: "Alpha Blair" 3 page, 8½x11. No place, August 17, 1984.

Sale Price $306.00

$340.00
ELEANOR BRON - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 146868

Signing their printed photos on opposite sides of a page of printed biographies Biography signed: "Hallo/Eleanor/Bron" and on verso "Irene Handl", 5¼x8¼. Each has signed on her printed photo on a page bearing a concise biography. British actress ELEANOR BRON (b.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
GENE CHRONOPOULOS - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 40068

The actor's handwritten biography, recounting his exciting acting career Autograph biography signed: "Gene Chronopolous". 1 page, 8½x11. No place, no date. In part: "My career started in the Greek language theatre doing the plays of the Ancient Greeks.…"

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
PAT COOMBS - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 7/1984 - HFSID 36422

Her handwritten biography detailing her most memorable moments of her career. Autograph biography signed: "Pat Coombs", 1 page, 8x10. July 1984. In part: "Amongst numerous T.V.…"

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
LOU FERRIGNO - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 36390

Lou Ferrigno signs a four page typed biography about his life. Typed Biography signed: "Lou Ferrigno", 4p, 8½x11. When Dr. David Banner (Bill Bixby) transformed into TV's The Incredible Hulk (1986-1988) the role was assumed by former Mr. Universe Lou Ferrigno.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
GRAHAM JARVIS - AUTOGRAPH AUTOBIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 39856

Jarvis writes of his life leading up to his acting career! Autograph Autobiography signed: "Graham/Jarvis". 1p. 6x8 on personal letterhead. In full: "I was working in a Penny Arcade on 42nd street in Manhattan.…"

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
ANN JILLIAN - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 09/03/1984 - HFSID 39770

Ann Jillian pens a biography on personal letter head and signs it in black ink. Autograph Biography signed: "Ann Jillian/[drawn heart]", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1984 September 3. On personal letterhead.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
PAGE JOHNSON - AUTOGRAPH AUTOBIOGRAPHY SIGNED 09/15/1984 - HFSID 39881

Signed Autograph Letter (1984) discussing his acting career Autograph Letter signed: "Page Johnson", 1 page, 8x10. New York, N. Y., 1984 September 15. On personal embossed letterhead to the American Museum of Historical Documents.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
BURT KWOUK - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 08/22/1984 - HFSID 38223

This handwritten letter is signed by the actor in blue ink Autograph biography signed: "Burt Kwouk", 1 page, 8¼x11½. London, England, Aug. 22, 1984. In Full: "I grew up in Shanghai, China in the 1930's & '40s.…"

Sale Price $378.00

$420.00
MURRAY LANGSTON - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 07/26/1984 - HFSID 36686

Biography of comedian Murray Langston, A Bags to Riches Story, written and signed as The Unknown Comic in 1984. Langston is probably best known, or unknown, as the paper bag-clad Unknown Comic. Autograph biography signed "The Unknown Comic - Murray Langston".

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
LEN LESSER - AUTOGRAPH AUTOBIOGRAPHY SIGNED 08/04/1984 - HFSID 36850

He writes a brief bio of his career in 1984 Autograph Autobiography Signed: "Len Lesser". 1 page, 6½x8, dated 4 August 1984. To: Todd Axelrod, American Museum of Historical Documents.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
JOYCELYNE LEW - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 1/1984 - HFSID 40839

The actress signs this printed biography in black ink Biography signed: “Joycelyne Lew” in black ink, 2p, 8½x11. January 1984. Photo of Lew printed onto first page of biography at upper right-hand corner, b/w, 4½x3.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
ROSE MARIE - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 38087

Rose Marie writes her biography on personal letter head to the American Museum of Historical Documents. Autograph Biography signed: "Rose Marie", 1p, 6¼x9½. No place, no date. On personal letterhead to the American Museum of Historical Documents.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
DINA MERRILL - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 40649

iography signed: "Dina Merrill", 2p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, n. d. Printed biography from Esmé Chandlee, Public Relations, promoting Merrill.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
DINA MERRILL - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 40650

rinted Biography signed in ink: "Dina Merrill", 2p, 8½x11. List of stage, film and TV credits titled "Dina Merrill's Latest Theatrical Credits". Signed on page 1. Minor nick on left edge. "White-out" correction to one line of text. Otherwise, fine condition.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
MOLLY PICON - BIOGRAPHY UNSIGNED - HFSID 33210

Printed career biography from the William Morris Agency, with ink note and accompanying letter written for the ailing Picon by her sister Biography unsigned, 1 page, 8x10.New York, N.Y., circa 1984. Five-paragraph printed biography and postscript on letterhead of the William Morris Agency.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
GIL ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 09/10/1984 - HFSID 39897

The actor signs this autograph biography in black ink Autograph Biography signed: "Gil Rogers" in black ink, 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, 1984 September 10.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
THERESA RUSSELL - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 341816

The popular television and film actress signed this short biography of herself in black ink Biography signed: "Theresa/ Russell" in black ink. Four pages, 8½x11. Typed Columbia Pictures biography of the actress.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
KENNETH TIGAR - AUTOGRAPH BIOGRAPHY SIGNED CIRCA 1985 - HFSID 42582

Kenneth Tigar signs an autograph biography. Autograph Biography signed: "Kenneth Tigar", 1p, 6x9. No place, no date, but circa July 1985.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00