JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 257858
Price: $400.00
JIMMY DURANTE
Black and white with sepia hue publicity photograph of Jimmy Durante
with his hand resting on the side of his head.
Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Catherine/Here's wishing my
Best/for your Book. I hope putting/me in it won't spoil it -/Hot-Cha - Schnozzle
Durante". B/w with sepia hue, 8x10. Jimmy Durante (1893-1980), known to
family, friends and fans as "The Schnozzola", "Schnozzle" or simply "the
Schnoz" because of his Cyrano-sized nose, began his career as a piano player
on the Lower East Side of New York City. He and his partners, dancers Eddie
Jackson and Lou Clayton, had become overnight sensations on vaudeville,
and Durante later lent his talents to films, radio and television as well
as being a popular performer in nightclubs and on stage. His act included
telling jokes, playing the piano and singing in his raspy voice. Two of his most
popular songs were "Inka Dinka Doo" and "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?", and
Durante was also well known for his trademark sign off line, "Goodnight, Mrs.
Calabash, wherever you are." An active life member of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles, he often performed pro bono with the proceeds that would have been his
pay, going to the Children's Fund. All he asked in the way of pay was that
people, "Help Da Kids". Lightly creased and rippled. ½-inch tear at lower right
margin. Overall, fine condition.
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