Autographs from people credited in 1952 Screen Snapshots: Memories of Famous Hollywood Comedians
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (BUD ABBOTT) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350616Photographs of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello include a signed and inscribed photograph from Bud Abbott reading, To Kay/Sincerely/Bud Abbott, and a signed and inscribed photograph from Lou Costello reading, To Joe/Sincerely,/Lou Costello.Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - APPLICATION SIGNED 10/02/1946 - HFSID 350340Application for membership in the Friars Club signed by Lou Costello on October 2, 1946. Document includes typed details about Costello's background and acquaintances. Signature appears light but legible, with notes indicating a resignation date in 1952.
Price: $1,500.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/15/1955 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177684Typed document signed by Lou Costello, Anne Costello, and others regarding financial arrangements following the film Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops. Dated August 15, 1955, it involves agreements with Bankers Trust Company and Universal Pictures Company, Inc.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - CONTRACT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 218010Contract signed by Lou Costello and Anne Costello in 1952, amending a previous employment agreement with Universal Pictures. Signed in black ink, with additional signatures from Universal representatives. Document includes blue ink date stamp and embossed seal, totaling 21 pages.
Price: $600.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/24/1953 - HFSID 177688Document signed by Lou Costello, dated February 24, 1953, regarding a loan repayment. The carbon typed document contains his signature beneath the approval statement and mentions a check for $6,056.00 sent to the Bank of America.
Price: $650.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/24/1952 - HFSID 226409Document signed "Lou Costello" in blue ink on June 24, 1952, declaring his betting losses exceeding wins from 1946. This affidavit, likely related to IRS tax issues, includes a notary public signature and an embossed seal.
Price: $600.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/17/1955 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177693Typed document signed by Lou Costello, Anne Costello, Pat Costello, Margaret Jane Costello, Helen Cristillo, and Marie Kirk, dated September 17, 1955. Family members transferring interests in Cosman Productions, Inc. to Lou Costello to settle a tax bill.
Price: $650.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/24/1947 - HFSID 176143Document signed by Lou Costello, stating that the IRS can collect all earnings from the productions 'Buck Privates Come Home' and 'Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap'. Signed in ink on October 24, 1947, addressing Universal International Pictures, Inc.
Price: $650.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/18/1953 - HFSID 177686Document signed "Lou Costello" as President of Cosman Productions, Inc. in 1953 with Bank of America for a $35,000 loan. Notations appear in lead pencil and black ink. Titled "Escrow Instructions/(Real Estate Transaction)", it details repayment terms.
Price: $750.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 173125Document signed by Lou Costello, consisting of a blank 1948 IRS tax form titled "Declaration of Estimated Income Tax By Individuals/Form 1040-ES and Instructions". Costello's signature appears on two pages. The form is unfilled and reflects his tax issues later in life.
Price: $750.00
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GRACIE ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285494Album leaf containing ink signatures from "Gracie Allen" and "George Burns". George Burns (1896-1996) and Gracie Allen (1895-1964) formed a beloved comedy team, known for The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, running from 1950-1958.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - APPLICATION SIGNED 05/19/1928 - HFSID 157614Document signed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle as a sponsor for Jim Tully's membership in The Masquers Hollywood on May 17, 1928. Also signed by two other sponsors. The document is titled Application for Membership and includes the club's logo.
Sale Price $1,195.00
$1,400.00
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/24/1924 - HFSID 274951Autograph letter signed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, written to his estranged wife, Minta, on September 4, 1924. The letter discusses personal and financial matters. It is accompanied by an autograph envelope addressed to Minta Durfee Arbuckle, with a PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity.
Price: $2,500.00
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156122Handwritten note signed by Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle reads, “To Amelia/Sincerely Yours/Roscoe Arbuckle”, and is accompanied by original art on the verso by Ken Kling, signed “Ken Kling”, depicting his cartoon characters Joe and Asbestos.
Price: $950.00
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 02/01/1928 - HFSID 295801Photograph inscribed and signed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, reading, "To my pal Mort Green/This is an expression you/acquire when you play for/Fox, wondering where your/next is - Sh. I'm only kiddin./Sincerely yours,/Roscoe Arbuckle/Feb 1st 1928".
Sale Price $1,495.00
$1,800.00
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176071Photograph signed "Sincerely/Roscoe" by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, depicting him standing behind the camera. The back includes a pencil note about Arbuckle and associated crew. Arbuckle directed Fighting Dude and His Private Life.
Price: $1,500.00
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 37961Photograph of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, signed with the inscription "Fatty Arbuckle". Depicting Arbuckle with director Joseph Henaberry on the set of Brewster's Millions (1921), this item highlights Arbuckle's controversial career due to a scandal.
Price: $1,200.00
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MISCHA AUER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 19029Photograph inscribed and signed: "to/Charles White/best wishes/Mischa Auer". Featuring Russian-born actor Mischa Auer, known for his roles in My Man Godfrey and You Can't Take It With You, among others.
Price: $300.00
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MISCHA AUER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 167222Photograph inscribed and signed: "To -/Marjorie/Sincerely/Mischa Auer". Russian-born Mischa Auer, known for his roles in My Man Godfrey and You Can't Take It With You, is recognized for transitioning from sinister foreigner to comedic talent.
Price: $300.00
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MISCHA AUER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 74308Photograph signed: "with thanks/Mischa Auer". Depicting Auer in character from Brewster's Millions (1945), the item highlights the actor's transition from sinister roles to comedy, including his Oscar-nominated performance in My Man Godfrey (1936).
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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MISCHA AUER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251007Photograph signed: "Mischa Auer". This publicity photo is for the film And Then There Were None (1945). Auer, recognized for his comic talents, was nominated for an Oscar for My Man Godfrey (1936) and appeared in other popular films.
Price: $400.00
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MISCHA AUER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 287446Photograph of Mischa Auer, a Russian-born actor nominated for an Academy Award for his role in My Man Godfrey (1936), is signed with the inscription, "good luck-/Mischa Auer." Auer is known for his early sinister roles and later comic performances.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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MISCHA AUER - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/15/1958 - HFSID 257330Contract signed by Mischa Auer in 1958, hiring the William Morris Agency as his manager and agent for a 10 percent commission. Signed in blue ink, with additional blue ink notations. Auer is known for his Oscar-nominated role in My Man Godfrey.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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MISCHA AUER - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/15/1958 - HFSID 264918Contract signed by Mischa Auer as Artist, dated October 15, 1958, employing the William Morris Agency for one year. Also signed by an agent. Auer's notable films include My Man Godfrey and You Can't Take It With You.
Price: $360.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 178325Signature of comedian Jack Benny, written as "Jack/Benny", is featured on an album leaf. Benny, known for his radio and television work on The Jack Benny Program, is recognized for his philanthropic efforts and musical talent.
Price: $280.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1935 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 161472Album leaf signed by Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, and Joan Crawford, with inscriptions including "Jack/Benny", "and/Mary Livingstone", and "Joan Crawford". Dated Aug 1 and Aug 2, 1935, related to their respective film appearances.
Price: $300.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 28197Signatures of Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone are found on a 5x3 card, with Benny signing "Sincerely/Jack Benny" and Livingstone writing "and/Mary Livingstone". Their signatures are affixed to an album page, celebrating their careers in entertainment.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 51584Photograph inscribed and signed by Jack Benny reads, "To Trudy & Arthur/all good wishes/Jack Benny". Benny, a legendary comedian, hosted The Jack Benny Program and appeared in over 25 films, including the acclaimed To Be Or Not To Be.
Price: $320.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 172243Photograph inscribed and signed by Jack Benny with the message, "To Carl/All good wishes/Jack Benny". The image shows Benny with members of a fraternal organization, taken by Ken-Way Commercial Photographers. Benny was a notable vaudeville comedian and philanthropist.
Price: $260.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 172601Photograph signed by Jack Benny, depicting him as an animal trainer with two actors in costumes. It is inscribed: "To Mary/Jack/Benny". Jack Benny hosted The Jack Benny Program and appeared in over 25 films, including To Be Or Not To Be.
Price: $300.00
