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 $925.00
$1,100.00
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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.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/31/1945 - HFSID 173131Check signed by Lou Costello, dated May 31, 1945, for $25.00, payable to "Cash." The partly printed check is drawn on his Bank of America account. Costello, known for his partnership with Bud Abbott, is a notable figure in comedy history.
Sale Price $425.00
$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.
Price: $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 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.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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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: $600.00
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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.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$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.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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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: $260.00
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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).
Price: $300.00
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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.
Price: $260.00
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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: $320.00
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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.
Price: $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.
Sale Price $295.00
$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: $240.00
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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.
Price: $240.00
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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: $300.00
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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: $240.00
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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.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279526Photograph of Jack Benny, inscribed and signed with the message "To William/from/Jack Benny." Benny, a notable vaudeville comedian, hosted a radio show and transitioned to television, also appearing in over 25 movies, including To Be or Not to Be.
Price: $360.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 252002Photograph inscribed and signed by Jack Benny as Charley's Aunt, reading "To Harry/All Good Wishes/Jack Benny". It is a publicity photo for the film Charley's Aunt (1941), with additional handwritten date at the lower margin.
Price: $300.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 292775Photograph of Jack Benny, inscribed to collector Harry Wilkinson, signed with the inscription, "Harry Wilkinson/Sincere good wishes/Jack Benny." Benny, a famous comedian and philanthropist, hosted The Jack Benny Program and appeared in over 25 movies.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350298Photograph showing Jack Benny in a suit and tie, inscribed and signed with "For Sharry Short / With all good / wishes / Jack Benny" in blue ink. Benny was a prominent vaudeville comedian and host of The Jack Benny Program.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1936 - HFSID 255561Still from the 1936 film College Holiday signed by Jack Benny, inscribed: "To Harry/All good wishes/Jack". Stamped "Nov 27 1936" on verso. Also features details about Benny's career and co-stars in the film.
Price: $300.00
