Autographs from people credited in 1963 Hollywood and the Stars
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HARRY AKST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 19623Signatures from Harry Akst and Bert E. Friedlob are written to cabaret singer Hildegarde, including the sentiment "Harry Akst/Saluta Hildegarde (a Goddess)". An additional unknown signature appears on the verso. Akst is noted for his popular songs and Friedlob for film production.Price: $200.00
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FRED ASTAIRE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 28241Signature from Fred Astaire includes the inscription "Best from/Fred Astaire" on paper. Astaire is known for his significant contributions to dance and film, receiving a special Academy Award in 1949. An ink note is present on the verso.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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FRED ASTAIRE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 79857Photograph of Fred Astaire, captioned and signed with "Fred Astaire". Known for his extensive career in musical films, he received a special Academy Award in 1949 and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for The Towering Inferno in 1974.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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FRED ASTAIRE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 145512Photograph of Fred Astaire with Gene Kelly, signed as "Fred Astaire". Depicting a scene from the 1946 film Ziegfeld Follies, specifically the "The Babbit and the Bromide" sketch, showcasing their collaboration in dance.
Price: $300.00
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FRED ASTAIRE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/09/1948 - HFSID 176281Document signed by Fred Astaire, stating to forward all notices to the Music Corporation of America. Dated July 9, 1948, and addressed to RKO Radio Pictures, including a quote regarding employment agreements. Contains ink smudges and notes.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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FRED ASTAIRE - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 253132Sheet music for "Triplets" from The Band Wagon signed by Fred Astaire. Signed on the front and verso, this eight-page piece includes lyrics by Howard Dietz and music by Arthur Schwartz, highlighting Astaire's iconic musical contributions.
Price: $360.00
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BUSBY BERKELEY - ANNOTATED DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/02/1963 - HFSID 217839Document signed by Busby Berkeley on January 2, 1963, retaining his membership in the Directors Guild of America. It includes blue ink date stamp and notations. Accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of Berkeley, matted by an unknown individual.
Price: $450.00
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BUSBY BERKELEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1947 - HFSID 251010Photograph of Busby Berkeley on the set of Roman Scandals, inscribed and signed: "To: Richard Lamparski - to me a most/charming man - with a very fine mind/ - one whom it was a genuine pleasure/to meet - to talk with and to know/Very - but very sincerely/Busby Berkeley."
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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BUSBY BERKELEY - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/28/1938 - HFSID 254752Contract signed by Busby Berkeley with Loew's Incorporated, outlining his role as dance director for Broadway Serenade at a rate of $2,000.00 per week. Dated December 28, 1938, in Culver City, California, and countersigned by an officer of Loew's.
Sale Price $725.00
$850.00
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BUSBY BERKELEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/31/1968 - HFSID 176500Document signed by Busby Berkeley, dated January 31, 1968, is a Directors Guild earnings statement. Berkeley indicates he is retired with no expected income from directing. He also handprints his name and address on the document.
Price: $400.00
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BUSBY BERKELEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/11/1953 - HFSID 250692Document signed by Busby Berkeley, acknowledging receipt of a $1,600 check from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures in 1953. The document outlines the agreement for repayment and allows M-G-M to deduct this amount from future payments. Two films choreographed by Berkeley were released that year, Small Town Girl and Easy to Live.
Price: $450.00
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BUSBY BERKELEY - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE CIRCA 1970 - HFSID 251608Album leaf inscribed by Busby Berkeley, reading "To Edward/Busby Berkeley", with a typed caption dated 9-4-70. Berkeley, a renowned director and choreographer known for his musical productions, signed this item for a fan.
Price: $280.00
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IRVING BERLIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 1309Signature of Irving Berlin appears early and clear, measuring 3 ¼ x 2. Berlin, a pivotal figure in American music, wrote over 900 songs, including "God Bless America". Item shows slight soiling and a paper clip impression.
Price: $700.00
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IRVING BERLIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 1569Signature: "Irving Berlin", 2½x2½.
Price: $800.00
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IRVING BERLIN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 159436Signatures of composer Irving Berlin and dancer Cyd Charisse are featured on a card, with "Irving Berlin" signed on the front and "Cyd/Charisse" on the verso. Both artists are renowned figures in American music and dance.
Price: $300.00
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IRVING BERLIN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 171536Autograph sentiment of composer Irving Berlin, signed "Respectfully/Irving Berlin" on a clipped piece of paper from a letter. Berlin, known for over 900 songs, significantly contributed to American music, including the classic "God Bless America."
Price: $260.00
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IRVING BERLIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1978 - HFSID 202283Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Craig/All good wishes/from/Irving Berlin/1978". Signed by Irving Berlin, who composed over 900 songs, including classics like "White Christmas" and "There's No Business Like Show Business".
Sale Price $725.00
$850.00
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IRVING BERLIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/15/1944 - HFSID 252596Document signed by Irving Berlin, dated November 15, 1944, addressing Paramount Pictures regarding credit for Mark Sandrich on the film Blue Skies. Berlin's ink signature appears at the top of the page, discussing credits related to the film's production.
Price: $800.00
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IRVING BERLIN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 167723First Day Cover signed: "Irving Berlin", honoring the 50th anniversary of ASCAP with a 5-cent American Music stamp postmarked New York, October 15, 1964. Typed address included, commemorating the influential American songwriter Irving Berlin.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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IRVING BERLIN - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED 1938 - HFSID 9281Book of lyrics inscribed and signed by Irving Berlin, stating "For Harry Ruby-/with affection/from/Irving". Titled Songs From/Irving Berlin's/'Alexander's Ragtime Band'/1938, it features songs spanning 1915-1938 and was privately printed for friends.
Price: $1,250.00
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IRVING BERLIN - INSCRIBED MAGAZINE PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 54510Magazine photograph of Irving Berlin, inscribed and signed, “To Clyde all good wishes/Irving Berlin.” Berlin appeared as himself in the 1943 film This Is the Army, which raised funds for Army Emergency Relief.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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IRVING BERLIN - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 159350Album leaf inscribed with the signature of composer Irving Berlin reads, "To Pat/all good wishes/from/Irving Berlin". Berlin, a pivotal figure in American music, authored over 900 songs, including "God Bless America" and many musical scores.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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IRVING BERLIN - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 101245Album leaf inscribed by Irving Berlin with "To Richard/Irving Berlin" and by William LeMassena with "To Richard/With best luck/Bill LeMassena". An ink caption notes the date and location as "Inside U.S.O. 4-24-48".
Price: $300.00
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IRVING BERLIN - MATCH BOOK SIGNED - HFSID 152149Match book signed by composer Irving Berlin. Berlin, a significant figure in American music, wrote over 900 songs, including "God Bless America" and "White Christmas". The match book includes ink notes on the verso.
Price: $225.00
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IRVING BERLIN - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID 152150Photograph mount signed: "Irving Berlin". This black and white magazine photograph showcases Irving Berlin, an influential American music composer known for songs like "God Bless America" and "White Christmas".
Price: $380.00
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IRVING BERLIN - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 254189Program signed by Irving Berlin, reading "I Berlin," related to his show This Is the Army. Signed in the upper right margin, Berlin performed in the production, singing "Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning." Accompanied by three unsigned candid photographs.
Price: $600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 252084Radio program signed by Irving Berlin, Basil Rathbone, Hildegarde, Tito Guizar, and Dave Apollon from October 1946. Signatures include Sincerely/Basil Rathbone, Irving Berlin, Hildegarde, Sincerely/Tito Guizar, and Dave Apollon.
Price: $600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - STAMP(S) SIGNED - HFSID 202402Plate block of four 4-cent U.S. stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of Louisiana statehood, signed: "Irving Berlin". The stamps commemorate the musical Louisiana Purchase, which opened in 1940 and later became a motion picture.
Price: $280.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/06/1970 - HFSID 217294Irving Berlin signed a typed letter dated September 30, 1943, on his imprinted stationery, addressing Mr. Joseph S. Buhler. In the letter, Berlin acknowledges receiving a certificate of honor from the Lambs Servicemen's Morale Corps.
Price: $800.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/19/1969 - HFSID 178813Typed letter signed by Irving Berlin, dated May 19, 1969, thanking Mr. Woodward for birthday wishes. The letter expresses appreciation and is written on imprinted stationery. Berlin, a significant figure in American music, authored over 900 songs and numerous musicals.
Price: $700.00
