Autographs from people credited in 1925 Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
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JOHN BARRYMORE SR. - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 287829Album leaf signed by John Barrymore Sr. and Joe Penner, with Barrymore's note reading, "To Joseph -/Sincerely/John Barrymore" and Penner's on the reverse, "To Joseph/from/Joe Penner". Newspaper photographs of both actors are affixed.Price: $640.00
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JOHN BARRYMORE SR. - SHOW BILL SIGNED CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 226402Showbill for Outward Bound, signed by John Barrymore in blue ink on page 7. Accompanied by a 7½x9½ black and white unsigned photograph of Barrymore in My Dear Children. Both items reflect Barrymore's theatrical legacy.
Price: $600.00
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LIONEL BARRYMORE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 258078Photograph inscribed to a fan, reading "To Miss Kathryn Cragen/from/Lionel Barrymore". Signed by Lionel Barrymore, dated 1935 on the verso. The actor, known for iconic roles and winning an Academy Award, has a photographer's imprint at the lower right margin.
Price: $950.00
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LIONEL BARRYMORE - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/28/1949 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 174663Contract signed by Lionel Barrymore, Cameron Shipp, and William Morgan Shuster, agreeing to publish an autobiography by January 1, 1950. Signatures include "Lionel Barrymore", "Cameron Shipp", and "W. Morgan Shuster". Dated June 28, 1949.
Sale Price $625.00
$750.00
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EDWARD "MAJOR" BOWES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 31616Autographed photograph of Edward "Major" Bowes, signed in black ink as "Major Edward Bowes". It includes an unsigned photograph of Bowes with his Capitol "Family". Bowes hosted Major Bowes' Amateur Hour, showcasing amateur talent from 1934 to 1946.
Price: $80.00
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EDWARD "MAJOR" BOWES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 317280Edward "Major" Bowes signed his name in black ink, captioning it as "Major Edward Bowes". He hosted Major Bowes' Amateur Hour, showcasing amateur talent from 1934-1946, including the famous audition of "Frank Sinatra and the 3 Flashes".
Price: $80.00
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EDWARD "MAJOR" BOWES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/19/1932 - HFSID 19140Autograph note signed by Edward "Major" Bowes in blue ink, dated May 19, 1932. Addressed to Mrs. R. Recker with compliments of Capitol Family, this item references his role as host of Major Bowes' Amateur Hour.
Price: $200.00
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EDWARD "MAJOR" BOWES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 02/03/1936 - HFSID 266647Photograph signed by Major Edward Bowes, reading "Sincerely/Major/Edward Bowes/2-3-36". Bowes hosted Major Bowes' Amateur Hour on NBC and CBS, showcasing amateur talent from 1934 to 1946. Significant events included the victory of "Frank Sinatra and the 3 Flashes."
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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EDWARD "MAJOR" BOWES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1935 - HFSID 27904Letter signed by Edward Bowes, dated November 18, 1935, expressing gratitude to Charles B. Whittelsey. Mentioning his radio show, Major Bowes' Amateur Hour, the letter highlights the significance of audience reaction in judging talent.
Price: $200.00
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BETTY BRONSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/11/1970 - HFSID 19250Typed letter signed: "Betty Bronson", dated April 11, 1970, on her personal letterhead, addressing George Smith. Discussing finding an unautographed photograph and a favorite Peter Pan photo, expressing apologies for the delay. Bronson is known for her role in Peter Pan.
Price: $340.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/22/1948 - HFSID 178818Autograph letter signed by Francis X. Bushman, dated September 22, 1948, discussing his busy schedule and apologizing for delayed responses. Addressed to "My dear Wes," it includes an original stamped envelope hand-addressed by Bushman.
Price: $800.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 80661Photograph of Francis X. Bushman, inscribed for a fan with an autograph note reading "Love/F.X.B." on the verso. The image features a sepia tone and includes a personal message "with best wishes/for a happy married life/'The best of everything'."
Price: $500.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 145296Quotation signed by Francis X. Bushman, stating "Out in the cold/Francis X. Bushman", on an ornate 4¼ x 4¼ page. Bushman, known as "the handsomest man in the world," starred in over 115 silent films during his career.
Price: $400.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 51920Autograph sentiment signed: "Very Merry Christmas/and/Prosperous New Year" by Francis X. Bushman, expressing holiday wishes. Bushman, known as "the handsomest man in the world," starred in numerous silent films, including Ben-Hur (1925).
Price: $340.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 76353Publicity photograph of Francis X. Bushman, inscribed and signed: "To friend Moeller/with sincere wishes for Success/Gratefully/Francis X. Bushman". Stamped by Edward Thayer Monroe at the lower right margin, showcasing his prominence in silent films.
Price: $800.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 80045Photograph of Francis X. Bushman, known as "the handsomest man in the world," inscribed and signed to Rutgers University with a personal message. Bushman, a star of silent films and radio, recalls a memorable snowy day in New York.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1926 - HFSID 281384Photograph of Francis X. Bushman, signed with the inscription "To my ever gracious friend Miss Mariou Lowry Moeller/from/Gratefully/Francis X. Bushman/'Lady in Ermine'/- 1926 -". Taken by Edward Thayer Monroe, it dates to 1926.
Price: $600.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/17/1952 - HFSID 271122Check signed by Francis X. Bushman for $9.55, dated January 17, 1952. Drawn on his account at Security-First National Bank in Pacific Palisades, California, and payable to R.A.T.E.. Contains cancellation holes affecting the signature.
Price: $400.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/28/1951 - HFSID 270882Check signed by Francis X. Bushman, dated June 28, 1951, and drawn on his account at the Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, payable to Walgreens for $8. Bushman was known for his roles in silent films and later appearances in feature films.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/20/1956 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 345453Check signed by Francis X. Bushman for $160.00, endorsed on verso by Ralph E. Bushman. Dated August 20, 1956, the check is drawn from Bushman's account at Security-First National Bank in Pacific Palisades, California.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/03/1951 - HFSID 265714Check signed by Francis X. Bushman for $52.84, dated November 3, 1951, drawn on his personal account. Bushman, a prominent silent film star known as "the handsomest man in the world," fills out the entire check.
Price: $400.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 71882Publicity photograph of Francis X. Bushman, known as "the handsomest man in the world," signed with the inscription, "Sincerely/Francis X. Bushman." Taken by Harrington Studio, it showcases his iconic looks from the silent film era.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 46934Publicity photograph of "the handsomest man in the world", Francis X. Bushman, holding a baby, inscribed to fans as "their friend for life". Signed by Bushman and Richard Stansbury Bushman, this photograph is produced by Hoover Art Studios.
Price: $800.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1916 - HFSID 171562Publicity photograph of the handsomest man in the world signed “Sincerely/Francis X. Bushman” and dated 1916 by Bushman in the lower right corner. Known for his role as Messala in Ben-Hur, he starred in numerous silent films.
Price: $600.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1920 - HFSID 44158Publicity photograph of Francis X. Bushman, known as "the handsomest man in the world," signed "Sincerely/Francis X. Bushman". Taken by Harrington in Joliet, Illinois, around 1920, it highlights his prominent role in silent films.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 90878Signature from "the handsomest man in the world", Francis X. Bushman, displays his name as Francis X./Bushman. Accompanied by an unsigned photograph of Bushman in character as Messala from the 1925 film Ben-Hur.
Price: $750.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - SCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1933 - HFSID 159686Script signed by Francis X. Bushman, titled "The Union Central Life Insurance Company/Presents/ROSES AND DRUMS/W B B M - Chicago/Friday, May 26, 1933", includes his handwritten corrections. This is the actual reading script from a special broadcast celebrating the World's Fair.
Price: $600.00
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GARY COOPER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 159294Album leaf signed by Gary Cooper, displaying the signature "Gary Cooper". Includes two newspaper photographs attached. Cooper, an acclaimed actor, won Academy Awards for his roles in Sergeant York and High Noon, and received a Special Academy Award in 1961.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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GARY COOPER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/06/1955 - HFSID 298722Handwritten letter signed "Gary" from Gary Cooper to actress Elaine Shepard, detailing his filming experience for Friendly Persuasion. Dated October 6, 1955, and postmarked from Van Nuys, California, the letter includes personal reflections and movie insights.
Sale Price $545.00
$650.00
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GARY COOPER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 86721Publicity photograph signed by Gary Cooper, inscribed with "Thanks/Tony/Coop". Cooper, a two-time Academy Award winner, is depicted smoking a cigarette. The ink has faded, but the signature and inscription remain visible when viewed at an angle.
Price: $650.00
