Charles Rogers Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CHARLES ROGERS
Born: August 13, 1904 in Olathe, Kansas
Died: April 21, 1999 in Rancho Mirage, California
Biography
Charles "Buddy" Rogers (1904-1999) played with a California-based swing band in the 1930s, but was better known for his films. He debuted in the silent film Wings (1927), which won the first-ever Oscar as best picture. That same year the actor who would be known at the peak of his popularity as "America's Boyfriend" was paired with "America's Sweetheart", Mary Pickford, in My Best Girl. In 1937, Rogers became Pickford's third and last husband. In later years he would often act as spokesman for his increasingly reclusive wife. His other films include Abie's Irish Rose (1928), Young Eagles (1930), Golden Hoofs (1941) and his last starring role, An Innocent Affair (1948). In 1986 Rogers received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Pictures.
2007-The-Dawn-of-Sound:-How-Movies-Learned-to-Talk (Other), 2005-The-American-Experience (Other), 1995-The-Celluloid-Closet (Other), 1995-Wild-Bill:-Hollywood-Maverick (in person), 1986-The-Mystery-of-Al-Capone's-Vaults (in person), 1952-Songs-for-Sale (in person), 1951-Cavalcade-of-Bands (in person), 1942-Twelfth-Street-Rag (in person), 1941-Hedda-Hopper's-Hollywood-No.-2 (in person), 1933-New-Deal-Rhythm (in person), 1930-Paramount-on-Parade (in person), 1957-The-Parson-and-the-Outlaw (Performer), 1942-Mexican-Spitfire-Sees-a-Ghost (Performer), 1941-Golden-Hoofs (Performer), 1931-The-Lawyer's-Secret (Performer), 1929-Halfway-to-Heaven (Performer), 1929-Illusion (Performer), 1928-Someone-to-Love (Performer), 1927-Wings (Performer), 1926-So's-Your-Old-Man (Performer), 1926-More-Pay---Less-Work (Performer), 1957-The-Parson-and-the-Outlaw (Producer), 1947-Stork-Bites-Man (Producer), 1946-Little-Iodine (Producer), 1946-Little-Iodine (in person), 1999-Clara-Bow:-Discovering-the-It-Girl (in person), 1942-Mexican-Spitfire-at-Sea (Performer), 1938-Let's-Make-a-Night-of-It (Performer), 1935-Dance-Band (Performer), 1935-Weekend-Millionaire (Performer), 1933-Take-a-Chance (Performer), 1933-Best-of-Enemies (Performer), 1933-Nick-Kenny's-Radio-Thrills-No.-2 (Performer), 1932-This-Reckless-Age (Performer), 1931-The-Road-to-Reno (Performer), 1930-Follow-Thru (Performer), 1930-Safety-in-Numbers (Performer), 1930-Young-Eagles (Performer), 1927-My-Best-Girl (Performer), 1997-Mary-Pickford:-A-Life-on-Film (Producer), 1958-High-School-Hellcats (Producer), 2000-The-72nd-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1997-Mary-Pickford:-A-Life-on-Film (in person), 1971-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1935-Pirate-Party-on-Catalina-Isle (in person), 1933-Rambling-'Round-Radio-Row-#5 (in person), 1965-Hollywood-My-Home-Town (Other), 1937-Screen-Snapshots-Series-17,-No.-1 (Other), 1963-Hollywood-Without-Make-Up (Other), 1943-Screen-Snapshots-Series-23,-No.-1:-Hollywood-in-Uniform (in person), 1967-The-Lucy-Show (Performer), 1948-An-Innocent-Affair (Performer), 1941-Sing-for-Your-Supper (Performer), 1931-The-Stolen-Jools (Performer), 1930-Along-Came-Youth (Performer), 1930-Heads-Up (Performer), 1928-Red-Lips (Performer), 1927-Get-Your-Man (Performer), 1958-Hot-Rod-Gang (Producer), 1947-The-Adventures-of-Don-Coyote (Producer), 1946-Susie-Steps-Out (Producer), 1980-Hollywood (in person), 1968-Petticoat-Junction (in person), 1957-1961-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1955-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood-Plays-Golf (in person), 1949-We,-the-People (in person), 1940-Meet-the-Stars-#1:-Chinese-Garden-Festival (in person), 1930-Galas-de-la-Paramount (in person), 2012-Clara-Bow:-Hollywood's-Lost-Screen-Goddess (Other), 2007-Burn-Hollywood-Burn (Other), 1988-The-60th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1978-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-Henry-Fonda (in person), 1926-Fascinating-Youth (Performer), 1948-Sleep,-My-Love (Producer), 1986-All-Star-Party-for-Clint-Eastwood (in person), 1971-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1949-1969-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1941-Polo-with-the-Stars (in person), 1937-Screen-Snapshots-Series-17,-No.-2 (in person), 1932-Running-Hollywood (in person), 1930-Screen-Snapshots-Series-9,-No.-13 (in person), 1941-Mexican-Spitfire's-Baby (Performer), 1937-This-Way-Please (Performer), 1935-Old-Man-Rhythm (Performer), 1931-Working-Girls (Performer), 1929-River-of-Romance (Performer), 1929-Close-Harmony (Performer), 1928-Varsity (Performer), 1928-Abie's-Irish-Rose (Performer), 2008-Mary-Pickford:-The-Muse-of-the-Movies (Other), 1964-Highlight:-The-Singing-Cinema (Other), 1937-Screen-Snapshots-Series-16,-No.-11 (Other)
Theater Credits
Hold-It! - Performer (May 5, 1948 - June 12, 1948), Laffing-Room-Only - Performer (December 23, 1944 - July 14, 1945), Hot-Cha! - Performer (March 8, 1932 - June 18, 1932)
Style
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 34090Index card signed in red ink by Charles "Buddy" Rogers, featuring the signature "Chas Buddy Rogers". Rogers is known for his role in the silent film Wings (1927) and his marriage to Mary Pickford.Price: $100.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 323074Signatures from "Buddy Rogers" and "Rosa Ponselle/1936" are in ink on this item. Charles "Buddy" Rogers, known for his film roles, and Rosa Ponselle, a renowned soprano, are both associated with significant contributions to American entertainment.Price: $140.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 270271Autograph letter signed: "Buddy & Beverly" by Charles "Buddy" Rogers, addressed to actress Phyllis Diller. The letter invites her to dinner at Les Dames, expressing hope for her company and suggesting she bring an escort.Price: $220.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 270270Autograph note signed by Charles "Buddy" Rogers, addressed to actress Phyllis Diller, expresses gratitude for being his "beautiful Navy Pal". Written on a blue bordered card, it begins with "dearest Phyllis" and includes affectionate sentiments.Price: $140.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 43215Album leaf featuring a note signed by Buddy Rogers, stating "To Jack Jr. -/Wishing you the/best of everything/'B'uddy Rogers". Rogers is noted for his role in the silent film Wings, among other works.Price: $140.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 34091Page signed by Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Anthony Dexter, and Dick Contino includes personalized inscriptions to "George." Each signature expresses gratitude and well wishes. Small newspaper photographs are attached, with additional Hebrew text on the verso.Price: $180.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 165370Printed question card signed "Merry Xmas/Buddy Rogers" by Charles "Buddy" Rogers, associated with the mentalist Myrus. This card comes from the personal collection of Elsie Myrus and includes a printed photograph of Myrus on the verso.Price: $120.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 177762Photograph of Buddy Rogers shows him in a suit and tie, looking away from the camera. It is inscribed and signed: "For Charles/Appreciation and/best luck/Buddy' Rogers". Rogers was known for films like Wings and My Best Girl.Price: $240.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101400Photograph of Buddy Rogers, showing him from the chest up with slicked-back hair, inscribed and signed: "For Colin McFadyran/With my best wishes/and many thanks for your/interesting letter./'Buddy' Rogers". Rogers was an actor known for his roles in early films.Price: $300.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 185168Photograph of Buddy Rogers, smiling against an all-white backdrop, is inscribed and signed: "For Kim/Best wishes from/Chas. Buddy Rogers." Rogers was a bandleader and actor, known for co-starring in Wings, the first Best Picture Oscar winner.Price: $240.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 215751Photograph of Charles "Buddy" Rogers shows him smiling in a tuxedo, signed with the inscription "Best wishes from your pal". The item includes an additional note on the verso and is related to his career in film and music.Price: $220.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 280643Photograph of Buddy Rogers in a tuxedo, inscribed and signed: "For Coothler-/Kindest regards/always from/Buddy Rogers". Rogers, a bandleader and actor, co-starred in Wings, the first Best Picture Oscar winner, and married Mary Pickford.Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 280790Photograph of Charles "Buddy" Rogers wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: "To-/Bert Burns,/always,/Charles 'Buddy' Rogers". Rogers, known for films like Wings and My Best Girl, was a prominent actor in the 20th century.Price: $320.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 287570Photograph of Charles "Buddy" Rogers, signed and inscribed with, For George/best wishes/always from/Buddy Rogers. Rogers, known for his film career starting with Wings (1927), was also a prominent figure in the 1930s swing scene.Price: $260.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 10/1948 - HFSID 22927Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Joyce/Best wishes from//Buddy Rogers". Depicting Buddy Rogers with George Murphy, the item includes a pencil note on the verso indicating the location and date of the image, October 1948.Price: $260.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1986 - HFSID 284029Photograph inscribed and signed by Buddy Rogers, wishing the recipient "a Wonderful 1986." Rogers is known for his role in the silent film Wings and for being married to Mary Pickford. He received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1986.Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 180. - HFSID 289392Vintage photograph of Buddy Rogers, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman with the message "For Saul/Best Wishes/Buddy Rogers." Signed on November 7, 1937, with a collector's ink stamp on the verso.Price: $400.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1936 - HFSID 258838Publicity photograph of Charles "Buddy" Rogers for his band, the California Cavaliers, signed with the inscription "For Mush-/Sincere best wishes/always/Buddy Rogers" in blue ink. The photo was given backstage at Loew's State Theatre on December 24, 1936.Price: $300.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 214054Photograph features Buddy Rogers in a tuxedo on stage holding an Oscar and waving to the audience. It is inscribed and signed: "/Oscar [arrow drawn to statuette]/Anna/Best wishes from/your pal/Chas. Buddy' Rogers".Price: $240.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 185165Photograph of Buddy Rogers shows him sitting on a bench with a golf club. It is signed "Buddy/Rogers". Rogers, a bandleader and actor, co-starred in Wings and married Mary Pickford in 1937.Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294241Photograph showing Charles "Buddy" Rogers sitting on a bench and holding a golf club, signed "Buddy Rogers". Rogers, known for his films and his marriage to Mary Pickford, is featured in this black and white image.Price: $220.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 296424Photograph of Charles "Buddy" Rogers, shown wearing a tux, signed in gold felt tip with the inscription "Best Wishes/ always/ Chas Buddy Rogers." Rogers, known for his role in the silent film Wings, received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in the signing year.Price: $240.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 284733Photograph of Charles "Buddy" Rogers shows him in a jacket and tie. Signed "Hello/from/Buddy Rogers" in black ink, with notations on the verso indicating it was signed backstage at Loew's State Theatre on December 24, 1936.Price: $260.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 344571Photograph signed by Charles "Buddy" Rogers shows him with two classic actors, inscribed as "Buddy/Rogers" in blue ink. Rogers, known for his roles in films like Wings and My Best Girl, was also a band musician.Price: $140.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED 1988 - HFSID 269566Sheet music signed by Charles "Buddy" Rogers features an inscription reading, "For Claire/Best wishes from/your OLD friend/Chas Buddy Rogers/1988". It is for the song "My Future Just Passed", from the 1930 musical Safety in Numbers.Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 270274Manuscript letter written by Charles "Buddy" Rogers and signed by his wife, Beverly Rogers, addressed to comedienne Phyllis Diller. The letter praises Diller's performance at the Improv, expressing their admiration and desire to reconnect.Price: $240.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1984 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 270272Letter signed by Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Beverly Rogers, thanking actress Phyllis Diller for a party. Dated February 3, 1984, the letter includes personal remarks and invitations, reflecting their friendship. Signed by both on the letterhead of Charles "Buddy" Rogers.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/18/1984 - HFSID 38196Typed letter signed "Buddy" by actor and big band leader Charles "Buddy" Rogers, dated August 19, 1984, on personalized stationery. Addressed to a museum employee, it includes an original mailing envelope postmarked August 20, 1984, from Marina del Rey, California.Price: $200.00
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EDGAR KENNEDY - AUTOGRAPH 1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82924Page from the book Movie Lot to Beachhead is signed by 25 notable personalities, including "Leo B. Gorcey" and "Bill Frawley". Signatures appear on both sides, making this a rare collection from Hollywood's elite, published in 1945.Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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MARY PICKFORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1961 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 131950Photograph signed by Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers depicts Rogers assisting Pickford with her academic gown during her honorary doctorate ceremony at Middlebury College in 1961. An ink note on the verso provides contextual details about the event.Sale Price $295.00
$350.00

