GEORGE GIVOT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 6/1934 - HFSID 289472

GEORGE GIVOT
The stage and screen actor smiling, Inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman
Inscribed photograph signed: "To/"Saul"/Best Wishes/Always/Sincerely/George Givot/June/1934", B/w, 8x10. Stage, screen and television actor and singer George Givot (1903-1984) had appeared in three Broadway productions from 1929-1933 before he made his film debut in The Chief in 1933. He would go on to appear in a long list of feature films, including Hit Parade of 1937 (1937), Hollywood Cavalcade (1939), Road to Morocco (1942), Du Barry Was a Lady (1943), Captain Pirate (1952), April in Paris (1952), Ain't Misbehavin' (1955), The Benny Goodman Story (1955) and China Gate (1957), in addition to appearing on Broadway in two other productions, Mexican Hayride (1944-1945) and Do Re Me (1960-1962). Givot was also a regular feature on the small screen, from hosting Versatile Varieties (1949) to making guest appearances on both series and variety shows, such as Toast of the Town (1955, 1958). His fine singing voice was also heard in the Disney animated film, Lady and the Tramp (1955), in which Givot (as Tony) sang "Bella Notte". Saul Goodman (1919-2003), a New York business man by day, pursued his love of film and theatre in the evening, making friends with many celebrities. While other autograph seekers offered album leaves, Goodman presented stars with snazzy photographs, a rarity then, to sign in fountain pen. Corners worn and creased. Lightly toned around edges. Otherwise, Fine condition.