Autographs from people credited in 2009 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s:
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JUNE ALLYSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 210804Photograph of June Allyson in a nurses hat, inscribed and signed: "For Sal/Happy thoughts/from/June Allyson". Known for her roles portraying wholesome characters, Allyson co-starred with James Stewart in The Stratton Story and The Glenn Miller Story.Price: $325.00
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JUNE ALLYSON - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 09/12/1946 - HFSID 288871Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund, signed twice by June Allyson and a representative of Loew's, Inc. in 1946, granting permission to use her name and likeness for fundraising stamps, verified as an authentic example.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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JUNE ALLYSON - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1946 - HFSID 951Document signed by June Allyson grants permission to use her name and image for editorial or promotional purposes. Dated September 30, 1946, it includes her consent statement. Additional notation of "(June Allyson)" is added in ink at the bottom margin.
Price: $400.00
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FRED ASTAIRE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 28241Signature from Fred Astaire. Signature: "Best from/Fred Astaire". 5¼x2 paper. Astaire began his career touring in the vaudeville circuit with his sister Adele as a dancing partner. After many stage hits, he was given a screen test resulting in the famous verdict: "Can't act.…"
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.
Sale Price $250.00
$360.00
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JOHN BADHAM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 212569Publicity photograph of John Badham, inscribed and signed: "To/Nona-/Stay/Scared!/John Badham". Badham, known for directing films like Saturday Night Fever and War Games, was born in 1939 and has received multiple Emmy nominations.
Price: $100.00
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JOHN BADHAM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 213850Publicity photograph of John Badham, featuring his serious-director's stare. Photograph is inscribed and signed: "To/Jane/All the Best /John Badham". Captioned at the lower margin, it is copyrighted by Warner Bros. Inc., 1993.
Price: $100.00
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JOHN BADHAM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 213852Publicity photograph of John Badham, inscribed and signed with "To Carolyn/Very Best Wishes/John Badham." Badham is known for directing films like Saturday Night Fever and War Games, with a significant career in television.
Price: $100.00
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JOHN BADHAM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 214619Photograph of John Badham, inscribed and signed with "To Rex/Very Best/Wishes/John Badham". Badham is a director known for films like Saturday Night Fever and War Games, along with numerous television credits.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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JOHN BADHAM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 100991Photograph of John Badham, holding a lens and light meter, is inscribed and signed: "For Dione,/Very Best Wishes/John Badham". Badham is known for directing films like Saturday Night Fever and War Games.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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JOHN BADHAM - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 267165First Day Cover signed by director John Badham, honoring author and poet James Weldon Johnson. Postmarked Nashville, Tennessee, February 2, 1988, with a 22-cent stamp affixed. Badham is known for works like Saturday Night Fever and War Games.
Price: $100.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 157143Advertisement signed by Lucille Ball promotes "The National Portrait Gallery and The Museum of Broadcasting On the Air: Pioneers of American Broadcasting." It includes her signature and features her contributions to television, particularly through I Love Lucy.
Price: $1,000.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 168989Photograph inscribed and signed in full: "To/Wes/Lucille/Ball". Depicting Lucille Ball with Eddie Albert in a still from The Fuller Brush Girl. Signed with her rare full signature, Ball became an iconic television pioneer and actress.
Price: $900.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251996Black and white publicity photograph of Lucille Ball laughing wearing a white polka dot shirt. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Larry/Love/Lucy". B/w, 8x10.
Price: $320.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 287737Photograph inscribed by Lucille Ball as "To/Joan/Lucille/Ball", depicting her with John Hodiak in a promotional image for the film Two Smart People. This 1946 publicity photo is captioned in the lower margin.
Price: $1,000.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 288651Photograph signed by Lucille Ball, inscribed to Bob Considine with her rare full signature as "Lucille Ball", includes the message: "To/Mr. and Mrs./'Bob' Considine/With/best wishes/Lucille/Ball". PSA/DNA sticker on verso.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 309653Photograph of Lucille Ball portraying Chaplin's Little Tramp, signed and inscribed: "Kenny/I love you/Lucy". This image commemorates a skit from The Lucy Show aired on New Year's Eve, 1962.
Price: $1,200.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1974 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 67727Photograph signed by multiple celebrities including Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Phyllis Diller, Nipsey Russell, Foster Brooks, and Don Rickles. Captured during the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast in November 1974.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/06/1962 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176946Contract signed by Lucille Ball and Edwin E. Holly in 1962 amending exclusivity agreements between Desilu Productions and CBS Television. It includes provisions for continued payments to Ball in case of death or incapacity, highlighting her significance in television history.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/11/1948 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 171225Document signed by Lucille Ball agreeing to appear on the radio program Cavalcade of America on June 21, 1948. Ball signs as "Lucille Ball" under "Agreed and Accepted." Also signed by "H.Y. Maynard" for the agency.
Price: $900.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/25/1967 - HFSID 176948Contract signed by Lucille Ball in 1967, granting twenty-five thousand shares of Gulf & Western Industries Inc. $5.75 Sinking Fund Preferred Stock. Signed as "Lucille Ball", it consists of 3 pages and documents a significant business transaction.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - CORPORATE MINUTES SIGNED 03/01/1954 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 172783Minutes signed by Lucille "Lucy" Ball, Desi Arnaz, Sr., Martin N. Leeds, and Andrew G. Hickox document a 1954 Desilu Productions meeting discussing employee bonuses and compensation. The document spans three pages and highlights the company's historical significance in television.
Price: $1,400.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 03/01/1985 - HFSID 345521Document signed by Lucille Ball regarding an amendment to the Lucille Ball Pension Plan and Trust, featuring two signatures in blue ink. The 16-page document outlines changes to the pension plan, effective March 1, 1985.
Price: $900.00
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LUCILLE "LUCY" BALL - INSCRIBED MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 144223Magazine cover inscribed and signed by Lucille Ball: "For/Frank/Love/Lucy". It is a complete issue of TV Showtime, featuring listings for the week of November 2-November 9, 1985, and highlighting her role in Stone Pillow.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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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: $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.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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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: $300.00
