Autographs from people credited in The Man Who Came to Dinner
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EDITH ATWATER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 317084Letter signed by Edith Atwater requesting corrections in Theatre World publications regarding her birth date and plays. The autograph is in black ink and is addressed "Dear Sirs," emphasizing the importance of accuracy in theatrical records.Price: $320.00
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EDITH ATWATER - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 312283Resume signed by Edith Atwater features handwritten biographical details, including date and place of birth, education, and experience. It originates from Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American stage and film since 1945.
Price: $420.00
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EDITH ATWATER - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/01/1973 - HFSID 209469Contract signed by Edith Atwater, agreeing to play Mrs. Pendleton in Basic Training for $300 per day. Signed in blue ink on October 1, 1973. The document outlines her employment with Richard Alan Roth Productions, Inc.
Price: $320.00
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DAVID BURNS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 321535Signature from David Burns, the Tony Award-winning actor, is found on a 5x3 card, reading "David Burns". Burns is recognized for his roles in The Music Man and Hello, Dolly!, winning multiple awards during his career.
Price: $80.00
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JEAN CARMEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 273233Photograph inscribed and signed by Jean Carmen, stating, "To Eddie Smith -/Love 'n luck from/the Rider/Jean Carmen, as,/Julia Thayer/in/'The Painted Stallion/with an Angel,/Ray Corrigan..." Accompanied by an unsigned photograph of Carmen at the signing event.
Price: $200.00
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JEAN CARMEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 75755Postcard photograph signed: "Jean Carmen", showcasing the actress known for her role as The Rider in 1930s films. The verso includes a printed caption with her Charleston address and credits. Carmen debuted in Midshipman Jack in 1933.
Price: $200.00
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MOSS HART - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 102007Album leaf signed by Moss Hart. Hart, an American playwright known for collaborations on You Can't Take It with You and My Fair Lady, was active in theater from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Price: $160.00
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MOSS HART - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/1959 - HFSID 23226Card signed by Moss Hart, dated October 1959, containing the inscription, "For/Kayo --/With the best of/good wishes,/Sincerely,". Accompanied by a magazine photograph affixed to the card. Hart was an acclaimed American playwright and director.
Price: $200.00
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MICHAEL HARVEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 317094Letter signed by Michael Harvey, addressed to Theatre World founder Daniel Blum, includes a brief history of his theatrical career and recent performances. Harvey expresses hope that the information is helpful. The letter consists of two pages in black ink.
Price: $320.00
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MICHAEL HARVEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 208760Handwritten note signed by stage and screen actor Michael Harvey, reading "For Fred -/The best to you/Michael Harvey." Harvey performed professionally for over 30 years, appearing in numerous films and television shows from 1939 to 1973.
Price: $120.00
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CLAUDIA MORGAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 288850Photograph inscribed with "To Saul/Claudia Goodman" and signed by Claudia Morgan, dated March 19, 1938. Morgan starred in the Broadway premiere of Ten Little Indians and was known for her role in The Adventures of the Thin Man.
Price: $600.00
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THEODORE NEWTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1935 - HFSID 289044Photograph of Theodore Newton, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman. Signed: "To Saul/Theodore Newton". Affixed publicity release notes his role in Jalna, with a date of signature: November 17, 1935.
Sale Price $450.00
$550.00
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THEODORE NEWTON - INSCRIBED CARD SIGNED - HFSID 79356Card signed by Theodore Newton in black ink, inscribed with "To/Kayo/Theodore Newton". Newton, a character actor known for his roles in films like Friendly Persuasion and Somebody Up There Likes Me, appeared frequently on television.
Price: $120.00
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REX O'MALLEY - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 321616Autograph by Rex O'Malley inscribed to a fan as "For Kenny Kimble-/Rex O'Malley". O'Malley, a Broadway and screen actor known for roles in Somebody's Darling, The Comic, and The Lady of the Camellias, made a rare appearance.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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COLE PORTER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 167409Signature by Cole Porter, boldly inscribed as "Cole Porter" on a piece of paper. Porter, a renowned composer and lyricist, won two Tony Awards in 1949 and wrote numerous popular songs, including "Night and Day" and "Anything Goes".
Price: $500.00
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COLE PORTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 227167Autograph letter signed by Cole, written on Ritz-Carlton Hotel letterhead, addressing his agent's details for a new show. The letter includes a postscript clarifying his agent's role. Dated Tuesday in New York.
Price: $950.00
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COLE PORTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/06/1955 - HFSID 178628Autograph letter signed by Cole Porter, expressing frustration over a painting mix-up. Dated May 6, 1955, on Grand Hotel Roma letterhead, the letter is addressed to "Mrs. S." and includes a specific request to retrieve a Maquette.
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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COLE PORTER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 169592Photograph inscribed and signed by Cole Porter: “For Eddie/with best wishes/Cole Porter.” Featured with a biographic plaque, this item highlights the famed composer and lyricist known for his witty lyrics and musical contributions.
Sale Price $1,450.00
$1,750.00
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COLE PORTER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/08/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 255692Check signed by Cole Porter, dated November 8, 1946, for $300 payable to his secretary, Margaret Moore, who endorsed it on the verso. The check is drawn on Wabash Valley Trust, No. 61, from Porter's birthplace, Peru, Indiana.
Price: $1,100.00
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COLE PORTER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/18/1946 - HFSID 278523Check signed by Cole Porter, dated December 18, 1946, payable to R. C. Kelly for $100. Signed as "Cole Porter", drawn on his "special account" at the Wabash Valley Trust Company. Includes bank cancellation holes affecting the signature.
Price: $1,100.00
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COLE PORTER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 256751Photograph signed by composer Cole Porter in blue ink. Known for his witty lyrics and music, Porter won two Tony Awards in 1949 for Kiss Me, Kate. He authored numerous popular songs and musicals, including Anything Goes.
Price: $1,400.00
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COLE PORTER - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 278893Letter signed by Cole Porter, dated December 5, 1949, expressing gratitude for family attending his musical Kiss Me, Kate! and declining a check. Accompanied by three unsigned carbon copies of letters from his cousin regarding ticket arrangements.
Price: $950.00
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COLE PORTER - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/20/1940 - HFSID 227169Document featuring Cole Porter's notarized signature grants power of attorney to his lawyer for tax returns. Dated March 20, 1939, in New York, it includes a carbon copy of the original signed document, highlighting Porter's notable contributions to music and theater.
Price: $1,100.00
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COLE PORTER - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/10/1957 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 226546Royalty agreement signed by Cole Porter and Sol C. Siegel for the film Les Girls, dated June 10, 1957. Document stipulates song usage and is accepted by Porter. Composed in letter form, it spans 2 pages.
Price: $1,500.00
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COLE PORTER - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED CIRCA 1944 - HFSID 266230Inscribed and signed sheet music of "Don't Fence Me In" composed by Cole Porter for Hollywood Canteen, signed as "To Pat/Cole Porter". The song was recorded by Roy Rogers and is associated with the 1944 Warner Bros. film.
Price: $1,100.00
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COLE PORTER - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 178337Album leaf featuring Cole Porter's inscribed signature reading "To Danny/with best wishes/Cole Porter." Porter, a renowned composer and lyricist, is known for his influential works including Kiss Me, Kate and Anything Goes.
Sale Price $395.00
$475.00
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COLE PORTER - PRINTED DOCUMENT SIGNED IN INK 08/08/1942 - HFSID 227168Promissory note signed by Cole Porter, borrowing $6,000 on August 8, 1942. The document is a partly printed note from Wabash Valley Trust Company, stamped as paid on November 19, 1942, with additional payment details on the verso.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/08/1946 - HFSID 251792Letter signed by Cole Porter, dated January 8, 1945, addressed to a financial adviser, detailing instructions for account transfers and inquiries about estate funds. It is typed on Waldorf-Astoria letterhead and includes an accompanying unsigned letter.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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COLE PORTER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/02/1951 - HFSID 167593Typed letter signed by Cole Porter, dated May 2, 1951, declining to compose the score for a Bing Crosby film, stating it "is not my dish." Addressed to Louis Shurr, it includes a personal note about enjoying British accents.
Price: $1,850.00
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COLE PORTER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/13/1952 - HFSID 278887Typed letter signed by Cole Porter discusses his mother's funeral expenses, stating, "This should be paid from my Mother's estate, under the item of 'funeral expenses'. Best." Dated September 13, 1952, on Waldorf-Astoria Towers letterhead.
Price: $600.00
