CHARLIE RUGGLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1935 - HFSID 289393

CHARLIE RUGGLES
Serious-looking image in three-piece suit, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman
Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Saul/Chas Ruggles". B/w, 8x10. Collector's ink stamp on verso dates signature August 28, 1935. Charles "Charlie" Ruggles (1886-1971) won a Tony Award for his performance in The Pleasure of his Company (1959). A veteran actor who began in a 1905 stock production of Nathan Hale, Ruggles amassed 15 acting credits on Broadway between 1914 and 1964 (including his most popular play, the musical comedy Queen High, 1926-1927) and over 140 movies and TV shows between 1914 and 1968. Often appearing as drunk reporters and other comedy relief characters, he could also turn out some memorable dramatic performances in such films as Exclusive (1937) and The Parson of Panamint (1941). He also teamed up with Mary Boland in 14 comedies during the 1930s, including Six of a Kind (1934), Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), Early to Bed (1936) and Boy Trouble (1939). On TV, he headlined The Ruggles (1949-1952) and The World of Mr. Sweeney (1954), often appeared on The Red Skelton Show (1957-1962) and had recurring roles as Charles Wingfield on Burke's Law (1963-1964) and as Lowell Redlings Farquhar on The Beverly Hillbillies (1965-1966). Rocky and Bullwinkle fans may also recognize his voice as that of Aesop from the Aesop & Son segment on Rocky and His Friends (1959-1961) and The Bulwinkle Show (1961-1962). But his first love was the stage. He even took a 12-year break from the silver screen, from 1949 to 1961, to concentrate on stage and TV acting. Saul Goodman (1919-2003), a New York business man by day, pursued his love of film and theatre in the evening, making friends with many celebrities. While other autograph seekers offered album leaves, Goodman presented stars with snazzy photographs, a rarity then, to sign in fountain pen. Corners worn and creased. Lightly toned around edges. Otherwise, fine condition.