W. C. FIELDS - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/22/1941 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 290558

W. C. FIELDS - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/22/1941 CO-SIGNED BY: JOHN T. - HFSID 290558

Preparing for his role as "The Great Man" in his last starring role, later titled Never Give a Sucker an Even Break, Fields hires his own writer, to be paid by him, not by the studio. The writer (John T. Neville) has also signed. Documentary Letter Signed: "W. C. Fields", "John T. Neville", 1 page, 8½x11. Universal City, California, 1941 February 22. Neville acknowledges that he has been hired personally by W. C. Fields in connection with Fields' pending movie for Universal Studios, and understands that is to be compensated by Fields, owed nothing by Universal. Fields signs his "approval and consent to the foregoing." Ink note at top left (unknown hand), underlined in red: "The Great Man". 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 (1933). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924).

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID: 283831

Three-page autograph letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed by Fields as "Continental Claude", calling Hitler "full of mierda" and confiding, "like the three monkeys I see nothing, know nothing, and won't drink anything 'cept Beer." Autograph Letter signed: "Continental Claude", 3 pages, 8½x11. Bel Air, Labor Day. To "Katrinka & Claudia". ["Katrinka" was Fields' pet name for Carlotta Monti.] In full: "I suppose you are wondering why you have not received your packard as yet. And telling your friends I am not a man of my word. Give me time and I can explain anything. Practically all nations will be in the war by the time this missive arrives. But you, unfortunately for yourself contended the whole world would be at war. It was then I accepted your wager 'I'll bet you the whole world will be at war by 1940. If not you give me a packard.' It was a bet made in all fairness. I forget what I was to receive had you lost. However all is fair in something or other and war. I will pay off if it becomes real serious. I firmly believe it will be of short duration, in which case you will receive a small packard. Hitler is full of 'mierda' [Spanish for "shit"] and the unfortunate part of it for him is it is mostly in his neck and he can taste it.…"

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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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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 - 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 - 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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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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W. C. FIELDS - MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID: 285867

Original Prohibition-era W.C. Fields comedy sketch. Manuscript Comedy Sketch titled and signed: "One of the six best Cellars/By/W.C. Fields", 13¼p, 6x8¼, separate sheets. No place, no date. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect on January 16, 1920. As of that date, "the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited." Prohibition is the topic of this comedy sketch, One of the Six Best Cellars, which is written with a bit of satire. The phrase "six best cellars" was an expression first used in 1920 referring to the best hideaways where liquor was stored during Prohibition. The phrase was used in a "Los Angeles Herald" story on December 8, 1920 stating that actress Mabel Normand, known to be a heavy drinker, had one of the "six best cellars" of Prohibition liquor in the Hollywood film colony. Although not dated, this comedy sketch was likely written during the Prohibition era. In the early 1920s Fields wrote many comedy sketches while performing in New York's vaudeville, most notably in the Ziegfeld Follies.

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1939 - HFSID: 290554

Handwritten letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed as "The Great Man". Monti is not spared Fields' caustic wit: "You say your voice has improved ... Thank Christ you never took up the cornet." Autograph Letter signed: "The Great Man", 2 pages (integral leaf), 8½x11. No place, 1939 January 11. To "Dear Carlotta". In full: "You say your voice has improved, but if you cannot commercialize on it, it will do you very little good, and cause others who have to listen to it quite a bit of business. Thank Christ you never took up the cornet. I will ask mickey mouse or pals to meet you at the station with station wagon. So look for either upon your arrival. [next 3 sentences written in cramped script in margin.] I will call you up at 8th St. Don't be fretting about your birthday. You know money is very good and I hate to hear anyone mention it. I will be out of town as the painters come in Monday. We will be most anxious to see you and have you tell us about London, Berlin, Paris, Moscow, etc. Carlo-Ta-Carlo-Ta". 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.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 294154

6¾x9 black and white photograph mount with an exceptional quality image of the western icon, signed "W.F Cody, 'Buffalo Bill'" Inscribed Photograph Mount signed: "W.F Cody,/"Buffalo Bill"/To- W.S. Metz", B/w 6½x8 image, 6¾x9 overall. Photographer imprint at lower mount reading: "Prince/Parisian Panel/31 Union Square. New York/Penna Ave. & 11th St. Washington D.C." William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) 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 - 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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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350584

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

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/13/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 292087

W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/13/1946 CO-SIGNED BY: NORMAN - HFSID 292087

Agreement with the J. Walter Thompson advertising firm setting strict rules for Fields' script for a radio broadcast, co-signed by producer and ad executive Norman Blackburn Document signed: "W. C. Fields", "Norman Blackburn", 1 page, 8¾x14. Hollywood, California, 1946 March 13. Agreement with the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency, acting as agent for Standard Brands, Inc., governing Fields' forthcoming appearance on the Chase and Sanborn radio program, March 24, 1946. The agreement stipulates that Fields must adhere strictly to a script approved in advance by the firm and by Fields himself, and that Fields shall not "improvise, extemporize or use unapproved material." It further stipulates that Fields shall be held blameless from any claims for "slander, libel, copyright infringement, etc." arising from the program. Fields is to receive $3,500 for his performance. 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 (1933).

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/12/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 283420

W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/12/1924 CO-SIGNED BY: FLORENZ FLO ZIEGFELD - HFSID 283420

Both sign and initial a typed documentary letter (1924) extending Fields' contractual obligation to a Ziegfeld production. Documentary Letter signed: "W. C. Fields", "F. Ziegfeld, Jr." , 1 page, 7¼x10½. New York City, 1924 November 12. On Ziegfeld's New Amsterdam Theatre letterhead to W. C. Fields, New York City. Both have initialed a one-line ink addition in Ziegfeld's hand. Noting that Fields' current Equity Run-of-the-Play Contract for J. P. McEvoy's "Comic Supplement" expires on June 1, 1925, Fields agrees to extend his commitment after that date at the rate of $1,750 per week, provided that Fields is successful through the Actors Equity Association in getting released from a conflicting commitment with Phillip Goodman. Fields' weekly salary is to rise to $2,000 per week if "Comic Supplement" should continue running into 1926. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W. C. FIELDS (1880-1946), born William Claude Dukenfield, began his career in silents, later excelling in such films as David Copperfield (as Micawber), My Little Chickadee (with Mae West) and The Bank Dick. The vaudeville veteran, who appeared in every version of the "Ziegfeld Follies" from 1915 to 1921, made his last film, Sensations of 1945, in 1944. FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, JR.

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Actors & Actresses from the 2000s | Hand/Foot Prints/Sketchs

JOHN AGAR - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED 10/27/1996 - HFSID 293932

The actor signs and dates a tracing of his left hand Hand sketch signed: "Sunday; October/27; 1996; 11:/p./m./John Agar." 8x10 page.

Price: $360.00
ANGELA BASSETT - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 298650

The actress signs within the outline of her left hand. Handprint signed: "Angela/Bassett", 8½x11. Drawn and signed in black ink. Angela Bassett (b.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
SHELLEY BERMAN - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 286896

Signed traced right hand of Shelley Berman Hand print or sketch signed: "Shelley Berman". 8½x11, with 3x3 unsigned cut photo affixed with clear tape on face.

Price: $320.00
ROLAND EMMERICH - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288376

Tracing of his left hand, with a reference to his film Independence Day Hand Print signed: "Roland Emmerich/ID4", 7x10. Ink tracing of his left hand. German director, screenwriter and producer Roland Emmerich (b.

Price: $280.00
DANE FARWELL - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 299333

The award winning stuntman who played the villain in the 2011 film Scream 4 signs an ink sketch of his left hand. Hand Print signed: "Ghostface/AKA - Dane Farwell", 8½x11 cardstock. Ink sketch of Farwell's left hand.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
PRESTON S. FOSTER - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 277686

He signs his handprint, inscribing it to a famous palm reader. Handprint inscribed and signed: "Preston S. Foster/1772 No. Fairbanks Ave. HollywoodCalif.", 8½x11. affixed to 8¾x11 sheet of black construction paper. At top left he has written his birth date: "Aug.…"

Sale Price $340.00

$400.00
HILDEGARDE - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 276106

The famed entertainer signed this handprint of her right hand Handprint signed: "My right hand -/Hildegarde". Pen and ink, 8½x11. Hildegarde Loretta Sell (1906-2005) was popularly known by her first name only or simply as "The Incomparable Hildegarde".

Price: $420.00
ROY JONES JR. - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 289725

The 1990's Fighter of the Decade traces his right hand on 11x8½ light card stock. Right Hand Sketch signed: "Roy Jones", on 11x8½ light card stock. Born on January 16, 1969 Roy Jones Jr. is an American boxer.

Price: $220.00
ROY JONES JR. - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 289726

The 1990's Fighter of the Decade traces his left hand on 11x8½ light card stock. Left Hand Sketch signed: "Roy Jones", on 11x8½ light card stock. Born on January 16, 1969 Roy Jones Jr. is an American boxer.

Price: $220.00
WALTER KOENIG - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 286357

Traced right hand signed by Walter Koenig Handprint signed: "Walter/Koenig", 6½x9¾.

Sale Price $187.00

$220.00
JANET LEIGH - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 160317

The celebrated actress traces her left hand and signs in the corner Hand Print signed: "Left -/Janet Leigh", 8½x10¼. Leigh has traced her left hand in ink.

Price: $280.00
JANET LEIGH - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 286376

Tracing of the well-loved actress' right hand, signed in red ink Handprint signed: "Janet Leigh", 7½x10.

Price: $280.00
JANET LEIGH - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288377

Tracing of her left hand in red ink, showing a wedding ring Hand Print signed: "Janet Leigh", 7½x10. Tracing of her left hand (with wedding ring) in red ink.

Price: $280.00
JERRY MAREN - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 286377

Left hand print traced and signed by the actor! Handprint signed "Jerry Maren/Lollipop kid".

Price: $240.00
PETER "CHEWBACCA" MAYHEW - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288417

The actor best known as "Chewbacca" of Star Wars signs a tracing of his left hand. Hand Print signed: "Peter Mayhew", 7½x10. Tracing of his left hand, in black ink.

Price: $340.00
ROBERT STACK - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288403

The television star traces his left hand on 7½x10 light card stock Hand Sketch signed: "Robert Stack", 7½x10 light card stock.

Sale Price $238.00

$280.00
ROBERT STACK - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288404

The television star traces his right hand on 7½x10 light card stock Hand Sketch signed: "Robert Stack", 7½x10 light card stock.

Price: $280.00
PEGGY STEWART - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 286627

Right hand print signed with her autograph note advocating daily prayer Hand Print signed with her autograph note: "Put your hand in mine/and let's tell God (good), 'Thank/you for this beautiful day.' I do it every night and every morning. Let's do it together.…"

Sale Price $238.00

$280.00