David Niven Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DAVID NIVEN
Born: March 1, 1910 in London, England, United Kingdom
Died: July 29, 1983 in Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland
Died: July 29, 1983 in Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland
DAVID NIVEN (1910-1983) served with the Highland Infantry in Malta before he worked as a lumberman, news reporter, gunnery instructor to Cuban revolutionists, representative of a London wine firm in the United States, and finally, in 1935, an extra in Mutiny on the Bounty. After several strong supporting roles in the late 1930s, Niven had just had his first role as a leading man (opposite Ginger Rogers in 1939's Bachelor Mother), when World War II broke out. He became the first, and one of the few, British actors to leave Hollywood to re-enlist. After the war, all his roles were starring ones. He notched a Golden Globe for The Moon is Blue (1953), and played Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days (1956). Moreover, he won the 1959 Academy Award for Best Actor for Separate Tables (1958). Although often cast in light comedies, such as the Pink Panther series (1964 and after), Niven could also play strong action roles, one of which being his performance in The Guns of Navarone (1961).
2007-TimeShift (Other), 2012-Too-Young-to-Die (Other), 2011-A-Night-at-the-Movies:-Merry-Christmas! (Other), 1967-Lionpower-from-MGM (Other), 2010-2011-Special-Collector's-Edition (Other), 1998-The-Colour-Merchant (Other), 1982-Walt-Disney's-Wonderful-World-of-Color (Other), 1979-A-Nightingale-Sang-in-Berkeley-Square (Performer), 1975-Paper-Tiger (Performer), 1969-The-Brain (Performer), 1968-The-Impossible-Years (Performer), 1963-Burke's-Law (Performer), 1962-Conquered-City (Performer), 1961-The-Best-of-Enemies (Performer), 1961-The-Guns-of-Navarone (Performer), 1959-Happy-Anniversary (Performer), 1952-1956-Four-Star-Playhouse (Performer), 1956-The-Star-and-the-Story (Performer), 1954-The-Love-Lottery (Performer), 1952-Celanese-Theatre (Performer), 1952-Chesterfield-Presents (Performer), 1951-Island-Rescue (Performer), 1951-Soldiers-Three (Performer), 1951-Happy-Go-Lovely (Performer), 1949-A-Kiss-for-Corliss (Performer), 1949-A-Kiss-in-the-Dark (Performer), 1948-Bonnie-Prince-Charlie (Performer), 1947-The-Perfect-Marriage (Performer), 1946-Stairway-to-Heaven (Performer), 1939-The-Real-Glory (Performer), 1939-Bachelor-Mother (Performer), 1937-Dinner-at-the-Ritz (Performer), 1936-Beloved-Enemy (Performer), 1936-Rose-Marie (Performer), 1935-Splendor (Performer), 1935-Mutiny-on-the-Bounty (Performer), 1934-Cleopatra (Performer), 1932-There-Goes-the-Bride (Performer), 1958-1960-Zane-Grey-Theater (Director), 1977-1978-Hollywood-Greats (in person), 1971-1975-V.I.P.-Schaukel (in person), 1967-Today (in person), 1966-The-38th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1966-Cinema (in person), 1964-The-36th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1962-1963-The-Dick-Powell-Theatre (in person), 1950-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1936-Screen-Snapshots-Series-16,-No.-4 (in person), 1983-Better-Late-Than-Never (Performer), 1978-Death-on-the-Nile (Performer), 1976-Murder-by-Death (Performer), 1975-The-Canterville-Ghost (Performer), 1972-King,-Queen,-Knave (Performer), 1969-Before-Winter-Comes (Performer), 1969-The-Extraordinary-Seaman (Performer), 1967-Casino-Royale (Performer), 1965-Lady-L (Performer), 1963-55-Days-at-Peking (Performer), 1963-The-Shortest-Day (Performer), 1962-Guns-of-Darkness (Performer), 1957-The-Little-Hut (Performer), 1957-Oh,-Men!-Oh,-Women! (Performer), 1956-Around-the-World-in-Eighty-Days (Performer), 1954-Tonight's-the-Night (Performer), 1952-1953-Hollywood-Opening-Night (Performer), 1952-All-Star-Revue (Performer), 1951-Schlitz-Playhouse (Performer), 1950-The-Fighting-Pimpernel (Performer), 1947-The-Bishop's-Wife (Performer), 1946-Magnificent-Doll (Performer), 1944-The-Way-Ahead (Performer), 1939-Eternally-Yours (Performer), 1938-Four-Men-and-a-Prayer (Performer), 1937-The-Prisoner-of-Zenda (Performer), 1937-We-Have-Our-Moments (Performer), 1936-The-Charge-of-the-Light-Brigade (Performer), 1936-Thank-You,-Jeeves! (Performer), 1935-Barbary-Coast (Performer), 1985-The-Moviemakers (in person), 1976-Looks-Familiar (in person), 1976-David-Niven's-World (in person), 1967-All-Eyes-on-Sharon-Tate (in person), 1959-Zane-Grey-Theater (in person), 1954-Light's-Diamond-Jubilee (in person), 1954-The-Bob-Hope-Show (in person), 1952-The-Name's-the-Same (in person), 1950-The-Saturday-Night-Revue-with-Jack-Carter (in person), 1974-Old-Drac (Performer), 1981-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-Fred-Astaire (in person), 1992-Oscar's-Greatest-Moments (Other), 1990-Washes-Whiter (Other), 2011-Leslie-Howard:-The-Man-Who-Gave-a-Damn (Other), 2004-Monaco---Le-circuit-des-princes (Other), 1957-The-Return-of-Phileas-Fog (Performer), 2008-Il-falso-bugiardo (Other), 1984-The-56th-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 2008-The-80th-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 1983-Bonds-Are-Forever (Other), 1983-Curse-of-the-Pink-Panther (Performer), 1979-A-Man-Called-Intrepid (Performer), 1976-No-Deposit,-No-Return (Performer), 1965-Where-the-Spies-Are (Performer), 1964-1965-The-Rogues (Performer), 1962-The-Road-to-Hong-Kong (Performer), 1957-1958-Goodyear-Theatre (Performer), 1957-1958-Alcoa-Theatre (Performer), 1958-Bonjour-tristesse (Performer), 1957-My-Man-Godfrey (Performer), 1957-Mr.-Adams-and-Eve (Performer), 1956-The-Silken-Affair (Performer), 1956-The-Birds-and-the-Bees (Performer), 1955-The-King's-Thief (Performer), 1953-The-Moon-Is-Blue (Performer), 1951-The-Lady-Says-No (Performer), 1950-Nash-Airflyte-Theatre (Performer), 1950-The-Toast-of-New-Orleans (Performer), 1948-Enchantment (Performer), 1947-The-Other-Love (Performer), 1939-Raffles (Performer), 1938-The-Dawn-Patrol (Performer), 1938-Three-Blind-Mice (Performer), 1938-Bluebeard's-Eighth-Wife (Performer), 1936-Dodsworth (Performer), 1935-Without-Regret (Performer), 1933-Eyes-of-Fate (Performer), 1983-Errol-Flynn:-Portrait-of-a-Swashbuckler (in person), 1978-Speed-Fever (in person), 1978-Death-on-the-Nile:-Making-of-Featurette (in person), 1972-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1971-Aquarius (in person), 1968-Paris-aktuell (in person), 1961-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1952-1960-What's-My-Line (in person), 1959-The-31st-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1954-1958-The-Jack-Benny-Program (in person), 1957-Cinepanorama (in person), 1949-Inside-U.S.A.-with-Chevrolet (in person), 2005-Ciclo-Agatha-Christie (Other), 1958-Separate-t_ables (Performer), 1996-Bogart:-The-Untold-Story (Other), 2005-50-y-mas (Other), 1981-Margret-Dunser,-auf-der-Suche-nach-den-Besonderen (Other), 1953-1956-Four-Star-Playhouse (Producer), 1999-The-Rat-Pack (Other), 1982-Trail-of-the-Pink-Panther (Performer), 1980-The-Sea-Wolves (Performer), 1980-Rough-Cut (Performer), 1979-Escape-to-Athena (Performer), 1977-Candleshoe (Performer), 1975-The-Remarkable-Rocket (Performer), 1971-The-Statue (Performer), 1968-Prudence-and-the-Pill (Performer), 1966-Eye-of-the-Devil (Performer), 1964-Bedtime-Story (Performer), 1963-The-Pink-Panther (Performer), 1960-Please-Don't-Eat-the-Daisies (Performer), 1960-The-DuPont-Show-with-June-Allyson (Performer), 1959-The-David-Niven-Show (Performer), 1959-Ask-Any-Girl (Performer), 1957-1958-Zane-Grey-Theater (Performer), 1955-Court-Martial (Performer), 1952-Robert-Montgomery-Presents (Performer), 1942-Spitfire (Performer), 1939-Wuthering-Heights (Performer), 1936-Palm-Springs (Performer), 1935-A-Feather-in-Her-Hat (Performer), 1957-Zane-Grey-Theater (Producer), 1981-Tomorrow-Coast-to-Coast (in person), 1972-1981-Parkinson (in person), 1972-1975-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1975-Dinah! (in person), 1974-The-46th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1973-ABC-Late-Night (in person), 1971-The-Dick-Cavett-Show (in person), 1971-The-Jarvis-Collection:-Scotland-Yard (in person), 1959-The-David-Niven-Show (in person), 1958-The-30th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1958-Glamorous-Hollywood (in person), 2007-Underworld-Histories (Other), 2003-Bob-Hope-at-100 (Other), 1988-Hunter (Other), 2005-The-Adventures-of-Errol-Flynn (Other), 2005-Hollywood-Greats (Other), 2000-Sir-John-Mills'-Moving-Memories (Other), 1959-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other)
Theater Credits
Nina - Performer (December 5, 1951 - January 12, 1952)
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DAVID NIVENThe actor signs his name in blue ink on this slip of paper Signature: "David Niven", in blue ink, 5x3. London-born actor David Niven (1910-1983) served with the Highland Infantry in Malta before he worked as aSale Price $162.00
$180.00
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DAVID NIVEN and ROBERT YOUNGBoth actors' signs on this 5x2¾ album leaf for a fan Signature: "David Niven" in blue ink and inscribed signature on verso: "To Ernest/Robert Young" in black ink, 5x2¾.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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DAVID NIVENHandwritten letter penned by the Award-winning actor in black ink Autograph Letter signed: "David Niven", 2p, 6x8, front and verso. Hollywood, California, 1958 January 30. On his personal imprinted stationery to “Dear Mrs. Elliott”.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor pens this letter to a friend expressing his excitement about returning to Hollywood following his service in World War II Autograph Letter signed: "David Niven", 6p, 8x10. Boodles Club, London, (1945) October 4. To Irving.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor penned his signature and this note to a fan on a slip of paper Autograph Note signed: "To Cyril/ Good luck!/ David Niven" in blue ink, 4½x1½. British actor David Niven (1910-1983), bornSale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor signed this handwritten note to a fan on an album leaf sheet Autograph Note signed: "To John/ Good luck!/ David Niven" in black ink, 5¼x4½. British actor David Niven (1910-1983), bornSale Price $162.00
$180.00
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DAVID NIVENThe talented actor pens his name on this photo from 1961's The Best of Enemies Inscribed Photograph signed: "For John/ Best wishes!/ David Niven" in black ink, b/w, 7¼x9½. Publicity photo from the film The Best of Enemies (1961).Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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DAVID NIVEN4x6 photo signed by the actor and inscribed to a fan Inscribed Photograph signed: "For Morgan/ Good luck!/ David Niven" in blue ink, b/w, 4x6. London-born actor DavidSale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor is shown posing for the camera in this 7½x8 black and white photograph Inscribed Photograph signed: "For Warren/ Best wishes/ David Niven" in black felt tip, b/w, 7½x8.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor is shown from the chest up wearing a tuxedo in this black and white photograph Inscribed Photograph signed: "For Warren/ all fond,/ wishes!/ David Niven" in black felt tip, b/w 8x10.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor inscribes this black and white photo to a fan Inscribed Photograph signed: "To Florence/ Corney/ Good luck!/ David Niven" in black ink, b/w, 9½x7½.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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DAVID NIVENImage of the actor in jacket and regimental tie, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman Inscribed Photograph signed: "To Saul./ good luck/ David Niven./ 27 June 1938" in black ink, b/w, 8x10. Collector's ink note on verso confirms signature date.Sale Price $807.50
$950.00
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DAVID NIVENThe talented British actor penned his signature on this check for $100 Check signed: "David Niven" in blue ink, 8¼x3¾. Dated January 30, 1950. Check no. 56 drawn on his business account at the Bank of America in Los Angeles, California, payable to Virgil Johnson for $100.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe British actor signed this $30 check made payable to a restaurant in Santa Monica, California Check signed: "David Niven" in blue felt tip, 8¼x3¾. Dated February 4, 1960. Check no. 593, drawn on Security First National Bank in Los Angeles, California.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe British actor signs a $22.00 check in 1948 Check signed: "David Niven" in blue felt tip, 8¼x3¾. April 13, 1948. Check no. 1836, drawn on his account at Bank of America in Los Angeles, California. Made payable to Stenola Miller, for $22.00.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe war veteran and actor writes this check for $2500 Check signed: "David Niven" in blue ink, 8¼x3¾. April 5, 1959. Check no. 843 drawn on his business account at the Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, California.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe Academy Award-winning actor and WWII veteran signed this check in 1959 Check signed: "David Niven" in black ink, 8¼x3¾. Dated May 18, 1959. Check no. 846, drawn on his account with A. Morgan Maree, Jr. & Associates, Inc. at Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENHis signature in blue ink on a check for $31.00 payable to Del Rey Kennels Check signed: "David Niven", in blue ink, 8¼x3¾. June 4, 1959. Check no. 935 drawn on the account of David Niven at Security-First National Bank in Los Angeles, California. Payable to Del Rey Kennels for $31.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe Award-winning actor pens his name on this check for $33.49 Check signed: "David Niven" in blue felt tip, 8¼x3¼. September 10, 1959. Check no. 204, drawn on his account with A. Morgan Maree, Jr. & Associates, Inc.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe Academy Award-winning actor signed this check for $489.50 Check signed: "David Niven" in black ink, 8¼x3¼. December 11, 1958. Check no. 442, drawn on his account with A. Morgan Maree, Jr. & Associates, Inc. at Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles. Made payable to A.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor signs this still from his 1959 film Ask Any Girl in blue ink Photograph signed: "David Niven" in blue ink, b/w, 10x8. English actor David NivenSale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe talented actor pens his name along with a sentiment on this black and white photo Photograph signed: "Best wishes!/ David Niven" in blue ink, b/w, 10x8. Shown with Lola Albright and Jeff Cooper in scene from film The Impossible Years (1968).Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor inscribes this sepia photo to a fan in black ink Inscribed Photograph signed: "Edward Brown/ Sincerely/ David Niven" in black ink, sepia, 6¾x8¾. London-bornSale Price $510.00
$600.00
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DAVID NIVENSigned book page featuring a scene from his Oscar-winning performance in Separate Tables (1958) Book Photograph signed: Lots of Luck!/David Niven" in black felt tip, 6x10. Signed above a captioned photo showing Niven and co-star Deborah Kerr in a scene from Separate Tables.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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DAVID NIVENSigned book page with a photograph showing the actor in his (genuine) British army uniform and a caption summarizing his war record Book Page signed: "David Niven", 6¾x9½. Page 61 of the book From Movie Lot to Beachhead, by the editors of Look magazine.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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DAVID NIVENHe signs a 3-year Exclusive Agency Contract with MCA Artists Contract signed: "David Niven", 2 pages, 8½x14. Beverly Hills, California, 1949 December 15. Niven signs an Exclusive Agency Contract retaining MCA Artists, Ltd. as his exclusive agent for a term of three years, commencing August 15, 1951.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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DAVID NIVEN and JOE PASTERNAKThe actor assents to a change in the credits clause of his contract for the film Ask Any Girl (1959), produced by Pasternak Documentary Letter signed: "David Niven" and "Joe Pasternak", 1p, 8½x11. Beverly Hills, California, 1959 January 28.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce the actor's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed by Niven once as an autograph sample. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor signs this document agreeing to lend his talents to a radio broadcast of the play I Know Where I'm Going in 1950 Document signed: "David Niven" in black ink, 2p (front and verso), 8½x11. New York, New York, 1950 September 11. Signed on front.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DAVID NIVENThe actor signs this 3½x5½ colorized black and white photo Inscribed Printed Photograph signed in Ink: "Best wishes/David Niven" in blue ink, color, 3½x5½. Shown with Merle Oberon in scene from film Wuthering Heights (1939).Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
