Amazing collection of signed photographs of the early Superman cast, framed to an
overall size of 38¼ x 41½.
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 was cast
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. Signature has light contrast,
otherwise fine condition.
Pantaloons owned by Jean Harlow which were given to her as a joke from Clark Gable.
White pantaloons with a large "JH" embroidered in red at the top and lace trim at the legs. Small
piece of embroidery missing from the lower right of the "H". These pantaloons, originally
obtained from Jean Harlow's agent, Arthur Landau, were given to JEAN HARLOW
(1911-1937) by Clark Gable, her co-star in five films, as a joke. The blonde bombshell,
who was known for her sizzling on-screen performances and sexy styles, fell in love with the
pantaloons and wore them on many occasions, including at a Halloween party, to which she
had come dressed as a saloon girl. Includes PROVENANCE: (1) Partly Printed ALS:
"Richard Wilson", 1p, 8½ x 11. Chevy Chase, MD, 1999 July 14. Printed at right:
"Celebrity/Memorabilia/Norma's Jeans/Buy-Sell, Collect,/Appraise, Search". In full: (typed)
"To Whom It May Concern:" (handwritten) "Jean Harlow pantaloons, white with lace and
decoration at legs and large 'JH' embroidered at top. Given to her as a prank by Clark
Gable. Originally obtained from Jean's agent Arthur Landau by Sally Cramier's
mother, later obtained from Sally by Norma's Jeans.…"
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.
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.…"
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. Fine condition. Midler is a Grammy and
Emmy Award-winning singer, and stage and film actress known for her vibrant personality
on and offstage.
Collection of ten items from the production of this 1949 film, the
true story of a great baseball comeback. Included are the original contract
signed by Monty Stratton; his pass to the MGM studios; a baseball signed by 15
cast and crew members; a signed baseball card showing the White Sox pitcher;
photos and lobby cards signed by stars James Stewart and June Allyson; a DVD of
the movie; a release form signed by Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey allowing
use of his photo stills from this film; and a souvenir album inscribed by cast
and crew to Monty's son Dennis!
Collection comprised of: 1) Contract signed: "Monty
Stratton", 25 pages, 9x13½. Culver City, California, 1948 February 26.
Agreement between Monty Stratton ("the artist") and Loew's, Incorporated
("the producer"), acquiring Stratton's services as "technical adviser,
director, coach, and/or technical writing assistant" at the discretion of the
producer. Also signed by a Loew's Vice President (name illegible). He may
also be used as an actor, and shall make personal appearances for film
promotion. Stratton is to be paid $500 per week for the length of the contract,
one year beginning on the signing date. Interestingly, the contract never
mentions The Stratton Story.Amazing collection of signed photographs of the early Superman cast, framed to an
overall size of 38¼ x 41½.
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 was cast
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. Signature has light contrast,
otherwise fine condition.
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.
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 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).
Signed contract for purchase and delivery of a Phaeton automobile from a
Cadillac dealership in Chicago (1916). Itemized bill for the "fully loaded"
luxury car includes a credit for trade-in of his 1915 Pathfinder.
Document signed: "W. C. Fields/Sherman Hotel", 1 page, 8½x11.
Chicago, 1916 December 29. Also signed "H. M. McCord" as Sales
Manager. Signed order form for one Type 55 Phaeton, with the following
extra equipment: 1 Bumper ($10), 1 Spotlight ($5), Royal Cord tires all around
($70), 2 extra Royal Cord tires ($101.27), 2 extra Tubes ($12.73), 1 extra Rim
($7.25). Total price = $2,471.25. The order is contingent on the satisfactory
sale of Fields' 1915 Pathfinder touring car, provided by him in partial payment.
Two filing holes at left edge. Lightly toned and soiled at edges. "Duplicate"
stamp at upper right corner. Upper left corner has small staple holes and is
lightly creased. Horizontal mailing folds. Otherwise, fine condition.
Accompanied by typed letter (1 page, 8½x11) to Fields from H. M. McCord,
dated 1917 January 3, informing him that the Pathfinder has been sold, for a
$400 credit toward his purchase price, and assuring him of good service on his
new Phaeton. Lightly toned. Horizontal mailing folds. Upper left corner has
small staple holes and is lightly creased.
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.
Collection of ten items from the production of this 1949 film, the
true story of a great baseball comeback. Included are the original contract
signed by Monty Stratton; his pass to the MGM studios; a baseball signed by 15
cast and crew members; a signed baseball card showing the White Sox pitcher;
photos and lobby cards signed by stars James Stewart and June Allyson; a DVD of
the movie; a release form signed by Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey allowing
use of his photo stills from this film; and a souvenir album inscribed by cast
and crew to Monty's son Dennis!
Collection comprised of: 1) Contract signed: "Monty
Stratton", 25 pages, 9x13½. Culver City, California, 1948 February 26.
Agreement between Monty Stratton ("the artist") and Loew's, Incorporated
("the producer"), acquiring Stratton's services as "technical adviser,
director, coach, and/or technical writing assistant" at the discretion of the
producer. Also signed by a Loew's Vice President (name illegible). He may
also be used as an actor, and shall make personal appearances for film
promotion. Stratton is to be paid $500 per week for the length of the contract,
one year beginning on the signing date. Interestingly, the contract never
mentions The Stratton Story.
Collection of ten items from the production of this 1949 film, the
true story of a great baseball comeback. Included are the original contract
signed by Monty Stratton; his pass to the MGM studios; a baseball signed by 15
cast and crew members; a signed baseball card showing the White Sox pitcher;
photos and lobby cards signed by stars James Stewart and June Allyson; a DVD of
the movie; a release form signed by Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey allowing
use of his photo stills from this film; and a souvenir album inscribed by cast
and crew to Monty's son Dennis!
Collection comprised of: 1) Contract signed: "Monty
Stratton", 25 pages, 9x13½. Culver City, California, 1948 February 26.
Agreement between Monty Stratton ("the artist") and Loew's, Incorporated
("the producer"), acquiring Stratton's services as "technical adviser,
director, coach, and/or technical writing assistant" at the discretion of the
producer. Also signed by a Loew's Vice President (name illegible). He may
also be used as an actor, and shall make personal appearances for film
promotion. Stratton is to be paid $500 per week for the length of the contract,
one year beginning on the signing date. Interestingly, the contract never
mentions The Stratton Story.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.
Collection of ten items from the production of this 1949 film, the
true story of a great baseball comeback. Included are the original contract
signed by Monty Stratton; his pass to the MGM studios; a baseball signed by 15
cast and crew members; a signed baseball card showing the White Sox pitcher;
photos and lobby cards signed by stars James Stewart and June Allyson; a DVD of
the movie; a release form signed by Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey allowing
use of his photo stills from this film; and a souvenir album inscribed by cast
and crew to Monty's son Dennis!
Collection comprised of: 1) Contract signed: "Monty
Stratton", 25 pages, 9x13½. Culver City, California, 1948 February 26.
Agreement between Monty Stratton ("the artist") and Loew's, Incorporated
("the producer"), acquiring Stratton's services as "technical adviser,
director, coach, and/or technical writing assistant" at the discretion of the
producer. Also signed by a Loew's Vice President (name illegible). He may
also be used as an actor, and shall make personal appearances for film
promotion. Stratton is to be paid $500 per week for the length of the contract,
one year beginning on the signing date. Interestingly, the contract never
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