Buster Crabbe Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BUSTER CRABBE
Born: February 07, 1908 in Oakland, California
Died: April 23, 1983 in Scottsdale, Arizona
Biography
Buster Crabbe (1908-1983), who won the Gold Medal in the 400-meter swim at the 1932 Olympic games, went on to star in over 100 adventure films, many set in outer space (most as Flash Gordon), and the Wild West (as Billy "the Kid" Carson). In 1933, Crabbe also starred as Tarzan in the Principal Pictures 16-part serial film. Ironically, in winning his Olympic medal, Crabbe had broken the record set by MGM's rival Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller.
1953-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1938-Mars-Attacks-the-World (Other), 1996-Tarzan-at-the-Movies,-Part-2:-The-Many-Faces-of-Tarzan (Other), 1976-Meanwhile,-Back-at-the-Ranch (Other), 1966-Purple-Death-from-Outer-Space (Other), 1953-Planet-Outlaws (Other), 1943-Isle-of-Forgotten-Sins (Other), 1959-The-Further-Adventures-of-Ellery-Queen (Performer), 1958-Badman's-Country (Performer), 1958-Adventures-of-the-Sea-Hawk (Performer), 1956-Gun-Brothers (Performer), 1955-Ponds-Theater (Performer), 1950-Captive-Girl (Performer), 1946-Swamp-Fire (Performer), 1946-Overland-Riders (Performer), 1945-Border-Badmen (Performer), 1945-Stagecoach-Outlaws (Performer), 1945-Shadows-of-Death (Performer), 1945-His-Brother's-Ghost (Performer), 1944-Wild-Horse-Phantom (Performer), 1944-The-Contender (Performer), 1944-Thundering-Gun-Slingers (Performer), 1943-Devil-Riders (Performer), 1943-Cattle-Stampede (Performer), 1943-Western-Cyclone (Performer), 1938-Illegal-Traffic (Performer), 1937-Daughter-of-Shanghai (Performer), 1937-Thrill-of-a-Lifetime (Performer), 1937-King-of-Gamblers (Performer), 1936-Lady-Be-Careful (Performer), 1936-The-Arizona-Raiders (Performer), 1936/I-Flash-Gordon (Performer), 1936-Drift-Fence (Performer), 1935-Hold-'Em-Yale (Performer), 1934-Badge-of-Honor (Performer), 1933-The-Sweetheart-of-Sigma-Chi (Performer), 1933-Tarzan-the-Fearless (Performer), 1933-The-Thundering-Herd (Performer), 1932-Island-of-Lost-Souls (Performer), 1980-The-1980-Sci-Fi-Awards (in person), 1978-Science-Fiction-Film-Awards (in person), 1933-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-5 (in person), 1982-The-Comeback-Trail (Performer), 1965-Arizona-Raiders (Performer), 1955-Star-Tonight (Performer), 1955-Kraft-Theatre (Performer), 1946-Outlaws-of-the-Plains (Performer), 1945-Rustlers'-Hideout (Performer), 1944-Oath-of-Vengeance (Performer), 1944-Fuzzy-Settles-Down (Performer), 1944-The-Drifter (Performer), 1944-Frontier-Outlaws (Performer), 1943-The-Kid-Rides-Again (Performer), 1942-Sheriff-of-Sage-Valley (Performer), 1942-Billy-the-Kid-Trapped (Performer), 1941-Billy-the-Kid-Wanted (Performer), 1940-Sailor's-Lady (Performer), 1939-Unmarried (Performer), 1938-Flash-Gordon's-Trip-to-Mars (Performer), 1935-Nevada (Performer), 1934-The-Oil-Raider (Performer), 1934-You're-Telling-Me! (Performer), 1933-To-the-Last-Man (Performer), 1980-Hour-Magazine (in person), 1940-Medicus-Film-of-New-York-World's-Fair (in person), 1935-Starlit-Days-at-the-Lido (in person), 1935-Hollywood-Hobbies (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-7 (in person), 1933-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-A-9 (in person), 1932-Hollywood-on-Parade (in person), 1966-Spaceship-to-the-Unknown (Other), 1977-Buck-Rogers (Other), 1966-Deadly-Ray-from-Mars (Other), 1956-The-Gabby-Hayes-Show (Other), 1964-Tarzan-the-Fearless (Other), 1936-Rose-Bowl (Performer), 1932-The-Most-Dangerous-Game (Performer), 1931-Maker-of-Men (Performer), 1930-Good-News (Performer), 1972-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1971-Mantrap (in person), 1931-Movie-Town (in person), 1981-B.J.-and-the-Bear (Performer), 1979-Buck-Rogers-in-the-25th-Century (Performer), 1979-Swim-Team (Performer), 1953-1960-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Performer), 1960-Gunfighters-of-Abilene (Performer), 1953-The-Gulf-Playhouse (Performer), 1952-The-Philco-Goodyear-Television-Playhouse (Performer), 1948-Caged-Fury (Performer), 1947-Last-of-the-Redmen (Performer), 1946-Ghost-of-Hidden-Valley (Performer), 1946-Gentlemen-with-Guns (Performer), 1945-Fighting-Bill-Carson (Performer), 1945-Gangster's-Den (Performer), 1945-Lightning-Raiders (Performer), 1944-Valley-of-Vengeance (Performer), 1944-Nabonga (Performer), 1943-Blazing-Frontier (Performer), 1942-Wildcat (Performer), 1942-Law-and-Order (Performer), 1942-Jungle-Siren (Performer), 1942-Billy-the-Kid's-Smoking-Guns (Performer), 1941-Jungle-Man (Performer), 1939-Colorado-Sunset (Performer), 1939-Buck-Rogers (Performer), 1938-Red-Barry (Performer), 1938-Hunted-Men (Performer), 1938-Tip-Off-Girls (Performer), 1937-Murder-Goes-to-College (Performer), 1936/II-Flash-Gordon (Other), 1966-Peril-from-the-Planet-Mongo (Other), 1946-Terrors-on-Horseback (Performer), 1945-Prairie-Rustlers (Performer), 1943-The-Renegade (Performer), 1943-Fugitive-of-the-Plains (Performer), 1942-Queen-of-Broadway (Performer), 1942-The-Mysterious-Rider (Performer), 1941-Billy-the-Kid's-Round-up (Performer), 1940-Flash-Gordon-Conquers-the-Universe (Performer), 1939-Call-a-Messenger (Performer), 1939-Million-Dollar-Legs (Performer), 1937-Sophie-Lang-Goes-West (Performer), 1937-Forlorn-River (Performer), 1936-Arizona-Mahoney (Performer), 1936-Desert-Gold (Performer), 1935-Wanderer-of-the-Wasteland (Performer), 1934-She-Had-to-Choose (Performer), 1934-We're-Rich-Again (Performer), 1934-Search-for-Beauty (Performer), 1933-Man-of-the-Forest (Performer), 1933-King-of-the-Jungle (Performer), 1932-That's-My-Boy (Performer), 1971-Beat-the-Clock (in person), 1967-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1956-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1955-Masquerade-Party (in person), 1951-The-Saturday-Night-Revue-with-Jack-Carter (in person), 1965-The-Bounty-Killer (Performer), 1955-1957-Captain-Gallant-of-the-Foreign-Legion (Performer), 1957-The-Lawless-Eighties (Performer), 1952-King-of-the-Congo (Performer), 1950-Pirates-of-the-High-Seas (Performer), 1947-The-Sea-Hound (Performer), 1946-Prairie-Badmen (Performer), 1980-The-Alien-Dead (Performer), 1989-Action-Heroes-of-Movies-&-T.V.:-A-Campy-Compilation (Other), 1980-Buck-Rogers-in-the-25th-Century (Other), 1976-It's-Showtime (Other), 2004-Haunts-of-the-Black-Masseur (Other), 2007-The-Wonder-of-It-All (Other), 1966-Destination-Saturn (Other), 1945-Parade-of-Aquatic-Champions (Other), 2005-How-William-Shatner-Changed-the-World (Other)
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 41440Letter signed by Buster Crabbe, handwritten on his personalized stationery, addressed to Jim. Crabbe mentions mailing a photograph weeks prior, expressing uncertainty about its delivery. Dated October 20, 1972, the letter highlights Crabbe's Olympic achievements and film career.Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/17/1982 - HFSID 252016Letter signed by Buster Crabbe, handwritten and dated April 17, 1982, thanking Alan for matchbook covers. Crabbe discusses his dislike for the name "Larry" in the context of studio decisions, expressing personal regards. It is written on personalized stationery.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1980 - HFSID 176703Autograph note signed "Buster Crabbe" consists of a handwritten message on the back of a 1980 letter from William Nick Howes. Crabbe expresses appreciation for autograph collectors and recounts a treasured photo received from astronaut Dave Scott.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 37818Buster Crabbe signed a blue 3x5 card inscribing, "To/Marcy/Best wishes and best/health always-/Regards/Buster Crabbe". Crabbe, an Olympic swimmer and film star, is known for roles like Flash Gordon and Tarzan, winning a Gold Medal in 1932.
Price: $120.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 193413x5 card signed "To/Bill/All the best/for always -/Buster Crabbe" by Buster Crabbe, who won a Gold Medal in the 400-meter swim at the 1932 Olympic games and starred in over 100 adventure films, including as Flash Gordon.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 48780Card signed by Buster Crabbe, including the inscription "To/Alan/Best Wishes/Buster Crabbe" in blue ink. Crabbe, an Olympic gold medalist and actor known for roles such as Flash Gordon and Tarzan, starred in over 100 films.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 51250Letter signed by Buster Crabbe, handwritten to a Peggy, expressing frustration over rising photo costs. Including a personal message, Crabbe mentions receiving multiple photo requests and wishes her a Merry Christmas. The item features Crabbe's autograph and printed ordering details.
Price: $200.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 46648Photograph of Buster Crabbe climbing out of a pool, signed "To/Sam/Best Wishes/Buster Crabbe" in blue ink. Captioned at the bottom with details about his role as Director of Water Sports at the Concord in the 1950s.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 1523Buster Crabbe movie still from Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars, depicting Crabbe as Flash Gordon confronting Queen Azura, is inscribed and signed "To/Alice/All the Best/from/Buster Crabbe". The image features Crabbe and Beatrice Roberts.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 48547Photograph of Buster Crabbe climbing out of a pool, signed "To/John/Best Wishes/Buster Crabbe" in blue ink. Captioned at the bottom: "Buster Crabbe/Director of Water Sports/The Concord, Kiamesha Lake, N.Y." Crabbe served as Director of Water Sports in the 1950s.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 30746Buster Crabbe movie still shows him sneaking around an evil castle in one of the Flash Gordon serials, inscribed and signed "To/Charles/Regards/Buster Crabbe." Crabbe starred in over 100 adventure films, including as Flash Gordon.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 30749Buster Crabbe movie still shows him as Flash Gordon confronting Ming the Merciless, inscribed with "To/Margarette/Personal Regards/Buster Crabbe". Signed photograph includes personal regards, highlighting Crabbe's iconic role in Flash Gordon.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38093Movie still features Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, signed with the inscription "To/Georgia/Best Wishes And/Best Health Always-/Buster Crabbe." The photograph captures Crabbe confronting Ming the Merciless in a scene from Flash Gordon.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 70247Photograph of Buster Crabbe showing him in a cowboy outfit, signed "To/Lee/All the best/from/Buster Crabbe" in blue ink. Crabbe, an Olympic gold medalist and film star, is depicted with a resolute expression, fists on hips.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101092Photograph of Buster Crabbe, showing him holding onto a lane rope in a pool, is inscribed and signed "To/Dana/With Appreciation/from/'The 'Ole Flash'/Buster Crabbe." Crabbe was an Olympic gold medalist and a star in adventure films.
Price: $220.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 145098Buster Crabbe signed a black and white movie still from the Flash Gordon serial, inscribing it "To/Dennis/All the Best/from/Buster Crabbe" in blue ink. The photograph depicts Crabbe as Flash Gordon with armed sidekicks.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 289132Photograph of Buster Crabbe, inscribed and signed with "To/Saul/Best Wishes from/Larry Crabbe". The signature is dated March 29, 1938, and the photograph features Crabbe in a pinstripe suit. Collector Saul Goodman presented the photograph for signing.
Sale Price $350.00
$425.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/14/1981 - HFSID 271273Check signed by Buster Crabbe in blue ink, dated October 14, 1981, for $116.30 payable to the city of Scottsdale, Arizona. Crabbe, an Olympic gold medalist and film star, wrote this check 18 months before his death in Scottsdale.
Price: $240.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 309868Photograph signed by Buster Crabbe features a black and white image with the inscription "Sincerely/Buster Crabbe" in black ink. Crabbe, an Olympic gold medalist and actor, is known for his roles as Flash Gordon and Tarzan in numerous films.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 81378Publicity photo of the 1946 western Ghost of Hidden Valley, featuring Buster Crabbe as Billy Carson. Signed with "Best Wishes/Buster Crabbe" in blue ink. Crabbe is known for his roles in adventure films and Olympic swimming.
Price: $300.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 41877Movie still of Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, signed "Personal Regards" over his bare chest and inscribed "To/Charles/Personal Regards/Buster Crabbe". This item showcases Crabbe's role in the Flash Gordon serial.
Price: $260.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 37503Photograph of Buster Crabbe, showing him in a white cowboy hat and denim pants, signed with the inscription "Taken last year in Santa Fe/Buster Crabbe." Crabbe was an Olympic swimmer and actor known for roles like Flash Gordon and Tarzan.
Price: $220.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 47655Movie still of Buster Crabbe in a cowboy outfit, signed "Good Health/Buster Crabbe." Crabbe, an Olympic gold medalist and film star, is known for his roles in adventure films, including as Flash Gordon and Billy "the Kid" Carson.
Price: $260.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 60882Poster features a montage of six images from the *Flash Gordon* serials and films (1936-1940), signed by Buster Crabbe. Signature reads: "Buster Crabbe". The poster includes characters Dale Arden and Ming the Merciless, highlighting Crabbe's iconic role.
Price: $600.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 61702Poster featuring a montage of six images from the films and serials of Flash Gordon (1936-1940), signed by Buster Crabbe with the inscription "Buster Crabbe". The poster includes characters Dale Arden and Ming the Merciless.
Price: $950.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/21/1970 - HFSID 173092Contract signed by Buster Crabbe in 1970 for an appearance on the ABC program A. M. without compensation. Signed as "Buster Crabbe", it includes his address in Rye, N.Y., and is dated September 21, 1970.
Price: $400.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1981 - HFSID 174258Contract signed by Buster Crabbe in 1981 for appearance on the ABC program A. M., noted as "to appear without compensation." Accompanied by an unsigned page of questions on Physical Fitness for Older Americans.
Price: $300.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/20/1955 - HFSID 262612Carbon copy document signed "Buster Crabbe" in blue ink, dated October 20, 1955, authorizing compensation for his appearance on the Perry Como TV Show. Document details Crabbe's services and directs payment to his agents, showcasing his Olympic and film career.
Price: $280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/20/1955 - HFSID 262613Document signed by Buster Crabbe in 1955, authorizing payment for his appearance on the Perry Como TV Show. Signed in blue ink as "Buster Crabbe" as Guardian, detailing compensation to his agents. Includes a typed letter directed to Roncom Productions, Inc.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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BUSTER CRABBE - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 38821First day cover signed "Buster Crabbe" in blue ink, honoring NASA's Apollo missions and postmarked Kennedy Space Center on May 21, 1981. It includes an 18-cent Exploring the Moon stamp and commemorates Crabbe's diverse film career and Olympic achievements.
Price: $140.00
