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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.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.
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.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.
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.…"
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 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. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.Hollywood Celebrities, Actors and Directors | Guitars
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