STRATTON STORY MOVIE CAST - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 294066

STRATTON STORY MOVIE CAST - COLLECTION CIRCA 1948 WITH BILL WILLIAMS, JAMES - HFSID 294066

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.

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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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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 354505

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 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.

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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 - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 10/11/1928 - HFSID: 285843

11x14 sepia photo of Fields in the stage version of his skit, "The Caledonian Express," signed and inscribed to author and publisher Arthur Samuels. Field's inscription includes one of his famous lines from the stage and screen skit: "You'll ha to git oot/o' the compartment." Oversized Photograph inscribed and signed: "To My friend/Arthur -you'll ha to git oot/o' the compartment,/from his friend/Bill Fields/Oct 11 - 1928." Sepia, 11x14. Remarkable studio portrait inscribed to Arthur Samuels, who was involved with the publishing of "Ladies Home Journal" and authored Poppy. Half-view left profile by Hal Phype. Fields has quoted one of his lines from the Earl Carroll's Vanities sketch "The Caledonian Express" (1928), in which the legendary comedian played four Scottish characters trying to remove an uninvited guest from a train compartment. Fields repeated the skit in the film Follow the Boys (1945), but that time played the intruder. Samuels' Poppy made Fields a Broadway star in 1923, and he reprised the role in two film versions. Surface creases at upper right corner with fraying at that corner, else fine, handsome and rare.

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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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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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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350626

GEORGE SUPERMAN REEVES - COLLECTION WITH ROBERT SHAYNE, NOEL NEILL, STERLING - HFSID 350626

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.

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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 91358

THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH MAY - HFSID 91358

Framed display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October 1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974 album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his lover. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on "Whatever Gets You thru the Night".

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Hollywood Celebrities, Actors and Directors | Checks

EDDIE ALBERT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/05/1970 - HFSID 343522

Check signed by Eddie Albert in black ink, dated August 5, 1970. It is payable for $8.00 to National Parks Association and drawn from the account of Eddie and Margo Albert at City National Bank in Beverly Hills, California.

Price: $200.00
EDDIE ALBERT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/06/1970 - HFSID 342455

Check signed by Eddie Albert dated August 6, 1970, for $48.00, drawn on his account at City National Bank. Signed in black ink as "Eddie Albert", endorsed on verso. Albert is known for his role in Green Acres.

Price: $200.00
EDDIE ALBERT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/26/1976 - HFSID 280377

Check signed by Oscar-nominated actor Eddie Albert on August 26, 1976, for $337.54, made out to "T. O. Corral". Signature reads "Edward Lawrence Albert" and is drawn on his personal account at City National Bank in Beverly Hills, California.

Price: $200.00
JACK ALBERTSON - CHECK ENDORSED 07/24/1974 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 86355

Check signed by Jack Albertson and James Komack, featuring Komack's signature as producer and Albertson's endorsement on the verso as co-star. Dated July 24, 1974, for $5,458, from the account of Chico and the Man Company.

Price: $260.00
REX ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/10/1959 - HFSID 293128

Check signed by "Rex E. Allen" in blue ink, dated April 10, 1959, and made out for $9.62 to The Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood. Drawn on Allen's account at Bank of America, it features countersigning by Beverly Management Corp.

Sale Price $215.00

$260.00
REX ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/15/1959 - HFSID 83370

Check signed by Rex Allen for $19.54, dated October 15, 1959, payable to Lowell Thomas. Signed with the name "Rex Allen", drawn on his Bank of America account. Allen was a notable singing cowboy and Disney narrator.

Price: $260.00
ROBERT B. ALTMAN - PAYCHECK ENDORSED 08/14/1970 - HFSID 39283

Check endorsed by Robert Altman, dated August 14, 1970, payable for $317.29 from Warner Bros. Inc. Signed by Altman and a Warner Bros. representative, this check connects to Altman's acclaimed direction of M*A*S*H that same year.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
RAY ANDRADE - CHECK ENDORSED 03/15/1974 - HFSID 141906

Check endorsed by Ray Andrade, dated March 15, 1974, from Wolper Productions for $250. Andrade's signature appears as "Ray Andrade". He was an associate producer and made appearances in Airport and Private War.

Price: $90.00
EDWARD ANDREWS - CHECK ENDORSED 01/23/1968 - HFSID 86559

Check endorsed by Edward Andrews in 1968, drawn on Bank of America for $3000, with the endorsement reading "Edward Andrews". The check is from the Los Angeles AFTRA Federal Credit Union, dated January 23, 1968.

Price: $320.00
MARY ASTOR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/14/1970 - HFSID 344285

Check signed by Mary Astor features her signature in blue ink, dated April 14, 1970, for $100 payable to the Internal Revenue Service. It is drawn from her account at United California Bank in Laguna Hills, California.

Price: $240.00
MARY ASTOR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/27/1969 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 344202

Check signed by Mary Astor, made out for $54.31 to Anthony del Campo, dated November 27, 1969. Signed in black ink as "Mary Astor" and endorsed on the back as "Anthony del Campo". Drawn from United California Bank.

Sale Price $195.00

$240.00
GEORGE AXELROD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/11/1959 - HFSID 321243

Check written by George Axelrod, dated March 11, 1959, is signed in blue ink as "George Axelrod". It is made out to Frederick-Thomas Associates for $37.08 and drawn on the account of George and Joan Axelrod at Chase Manhattan Bank.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
GEORGE AXELROD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/28/1960 - HFSID 342389

Check signed by George Axelrod for $69.86 to the New York Telephone Company in blue ink. Dated June 28, 1960, from the George and Joan Axelrod account, check no. 148, issued by Chase Manhattan Bank.

Price: $320.00
GEORGE AXELROD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/28/1960 - HFSID 345844

Check signed by George Axelrod, dated June 28, 1960, in the amount of $55.94, paid to Surrey Motors Corporation for a Ford Station Wagon. Axelrod is known for adapting The Seven Year Itch into a film.

Price: $320.00
GEORGE AXELROD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/28/1960 - HFSID 346110

Check signed by George Axelrod, dated June 28, 1960, in blue ink, from the Chase Manhattan Bank. It documents a payment of $59.95 for flooring services, showcasing the signature "George Axelrod". Axelrod is known for his work on Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Price: $320.00
GEORGE AXELROD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/29/1960 - HFSID 320095

Check signed by George Axelrod, dated June 29, 1960, and drawn on his joint account at The Chase Manhattan Bank. The check, payable to Eileen Mitchell for $24.60, features the signature "George Axelrod".

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
GEORGE AXELROD - CHECK SIGNED & ENDORSED 01/25/1960 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 342457

Check signed by George Axelrod and endorsed by Gloria Axelrod, dated January 25, 1960, for an alimony payment of $2,500.00. It is drawn on the account of George Axelrod and Joan Axelrod at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City.

Price: $320.00
LAUREN BACALL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/09/1975 - HFSID 278531

Check signed by Lauren Bacall, dated May 9, 1975, for $3, made out to "Secretary of State." Signature appears as "Lauren Bacall." This check is drawn from Caprigo, Inc. at Chemical Bank, New York City.

Price: $240.00
ELISABETH BAKSHI - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/19/1976 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 142531

Check signed by Elisabeth Bakshi to Robert Taylor, endorsed by both Robert Taylor and Joan Taylor on the verso. Dated February 19, 1976, and drawn on the "War Wizards" Production Account of Bakshi Productions, Inc.

Price: $90.00
ELISABETH BAKSHI - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/12/1976 - HFSID 39245

Check signed by Elisabeth Bakshi on August 12, 1976, for $160.68, payable to Susan Tyrell. Drawn on the Bakshi Productions Inc. account, it includes an endorsement in an unknown hand. Tied to the animated film Wizards.

Price: $80.00
CARL BALLANTINE - CHECK ENDORSED - HFSID 38416

Check from January 13, 1970, made out to comedian Carl Ballantine and endorsed "Carl Ballantine" in blue ink. Issued for $500 by the Los Angeles AFTRA Federal Credit Union, it includes Ballantine's account number and normal bank stamps.

Sale Price $215.00

$260.00
CESARE BARDELLI - PAYCHECK ENDORSED 03/17/1966 - HFSID 296913

Paycheck endorsed by Cesare Bardelli, dated March 16, 1966, for $300.46 from the Metropolitan Opera Association. Signed by Bardelli, the Italian baritone known for Aida and Tosca, highlighting his opera career.

Price: $220.00
BOB BARKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/07/1981 - HFSID 263070

Check signed: "Bob Barker", dated October 7, 1981, from Los Angeles. Payable to "Drs Rothenberg & Thomasson Pet Hospital" for $369.71. Includes a bank stamp on the verso. Barker is recognized for his contributions to animal welfare.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
BOB BARKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/10/1984 - HFSID 280379

Check signed by Bob Barker for $147.67, dated October 10, 1984. Signing includes the name "Bob Barker". The check is payable to Pacific Bell and drawn from Barker's account at First Interstate Bank of California.

Price: $180.00
BOB BARKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/30/1981 - HFSID 342453

Check signed by Bob Barker, dated November 30, 1981, and made payable for $55.00 to Bill Marrs. Signed in black ink with the inscription "Bob Barker", drawn on United California Bank in Beverly Hills, California.

Price: $180.00
DOUGLAS W. BARRYMORE - CHECK ENDORSED 07/03/1968 - HFSID 141904

Check endorsed by Douglas W. Barrymore, dated July 3, 1968, from Hollywood, California. Payable to Douglas W. Barrymore for $500, signed by Bertha Ziff. Features bank stamps, cancellation holes, and slight soiling.

Sale Price $85.00

$100.00
DOUGLAS W. BARRYMORE - CHECK ENDORSED 08/27/1969 - HFSID 141905

Check endorsed by Douglas Barrymore, dated August 27, 1969, from Hollywood, California. Payable for $750, signed by Bertha Ziff on the front. Contains bank stamps and cancellation holes, excluding signatures.

Sale Price $85.00

$100.00
JOAN "DUSTY" BARTLETT HUNTER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/24/1973 - HFSID 342444

Check signed by Joan Bartlett, featuring the inscription "Joan Hunter" in blue ink, dated February 24, 1973. It is drawn from her account at City National Bank in Beverley Hills, California, payable to Joseph's for $31.50.

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
JUANITA BARTLETT - CHECK ENDORSED 01/13/1972 - HFSID 39249

Check endorsed with "Juanita L. Bartlett", dated January 13, 1972, from Burbank, California. Issued by Seneca Productions for $2,387.10, honoring TV screenwriter and producer Juanita Bartlett, known for contributions to The Rockford Files and Little House on the Prairie.

Price: $100.00
SAMMY BAUGH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/25/1972 - HFSID 279775

Check signed by Sammy Baugh, dated January 25, 1972, and drawn on the First National Bank of Rotan for $10.00, payable to Bill Crite. Endorsed on verso by "Bill Crite." Baugh's signature shows normal cancellation holes and a fold crease.

Sale Price $295.00

$350.00