JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 281408
Price: $220.00
JIMMY DURANTE
Small 5x7 b/w bust photo of Jimmy Durante in a suit and tie and inside a silhouette of his
profile and his famous nose
Inscribed photograph signed "To/Trinia/this is a/pleasure/Jimmy Durante". B/w, 5x7 overall,
4½x6 image, one surface. Durante (1893-1980), born James Francis Durante and known to
family, friends and fans as "The Schnozzola" 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." Durante was an active life
member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He often performed pro bono (the proceeds that
would have been his pay went to the Children's Fund). All he asked in the way of pay was that
people "Help Da Kids". Lightly toned, creased and bowed. Light scratches and impressions on
image (not visible head-on). Otherwise in fine condition.
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