Donald O'connor Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DONALD O'CONNOR
Born: August 28, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois
Died: September 27, 2003 in Calabasas, California
Biography
Donald O'Connor (1925-2003) was dancing away as a child in his family's vaudeville act. Remembered as the army private who can't convince anyone that a mule can talk in a series of six Francis the Talking Mule films, he also kept dancing in, among others, Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1949) and, with Bing Crosby, in Anything Goes (1956). For portraying Cosmo Brown in Singin' in the Rain, O'Connor won the 1953 Golden Globe for Best Actor-Musical or Comedy. He won the 1954 Emmy Award for Best Male Star of a Regular Series for his appearances onThe Colgate Comedy Hour.
1961-The-Wonders-of-Aladdin (Performer), 1952-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (Sound), 1976-It's-Showtime (Other), 1963-Marilyn (Other), 1982-The-Kennedy-Center-Honors:-A-Celebration-of-the-Performing-Arts (in person), 1963-Password-All-Stars (in person), 1958-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (in person), 1997-Out-to-Sea (Performer), 1996-Frasier (Performer), 1992-Tales-from-the-Crypt (Performer), 1987-A-Time-to-Remember (Performer), 1981-1986-The-Love-Boat (Performer), 1981-Ragtime (Performer), 1974-The-Girl-with-Something-Extra (Performer), 1965-That-Funny-Feeling (Performer), 1957-The-Buster-Keaton-Story (Performer), 1954-Francis-Joins-the-WACS (Performer), 1953-Call-Me-Madam (Performer), 1950-Curtain-Call-at-Cactus-Creek (Performer), 1949-Yes-Sir,-That's-My-Baby (Performer), 1945-Patrick-the-Great (Performer), 1942-When-Johnny-Comes-Marching-Home (Performer), 1942-Give-Out,-Sisters (Performer), 1942-What's-Cookin' (Performer), 1939-Beau-Geste (Performer), 1939-Million-Dollar-Legs (Performer), 1939-Boy-Trouble (Performer), 1938-Sons-of-the-Legion (Performer), 1938-Men-with-Wings (Performer), 1937-It-Can't-Last-Forever (Performer), 1937-Melody-for-Two (Performer), 1995-Pioneers-of-Primetime (in person), 1993-Vicki! (in person), 1987-The-32th-Annual-Thalians-Ball (in person), 1986-The-58th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1985-Night-of-100-Stars-II (in person), 1981-Alice (in person), 1980-The-Big-Show (in person), 1974-The-46th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1972-1973-The-Julie-Andrews-Hour (in person), 1971-The-Pet-Set (in person), 1970-The-Engelbert-Humperdinck-Show (in person), 1968-...And-Debbie-Makes-Six (in person), 1964-1966-The-Bell-Telephone-Hour (in person), 1950-1954-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1950-All-Star-Revue (in person), 1952-Screen-Snapshots-5852:-Hollywood-Night-at-'21'-Club (in person), 1992-MGM:-When-the-Lion-Roars (Sound), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Sound), 1967-1974-The-Dean-Martin-Comedy-Hour (in person), 2012-Lucy-Moves-to-NBC:-A-Remembrance (Other), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Other), 1996-The-Nanny (Performer), 1996-Father-Frost (Performer), 1994-Bandit:-Bandit's-Silver-Angel (Performer), 1993-The-Building (Performer), 1992-Toys (Performer), 1990-Murder,-She-Wrote (Performer), 1987-A-Mouse,-a-Mystery-and-Me (Performer), 1987-Highway-to-Heaven (Performer), 1983-Simon-&-Simon (Performer), 1976-Police-Story (Performer), 1976-The-Bionic-Woman (Performer), 1969-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (Performer), 1966-Bob-Hope-Presents-the-Chrysler-Theatre (Performer), 1961-Cry-for-Happy (Performer), 1958-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Month (Performer), 1957-Playhouse-90 (Performer), 1954-There's-No-Business-Like-Show-Business (Performer), 1953-I-Love-Melvin (Performer), 1951-Francis-Goes-to-the-Races (Performer), 1943-Mister-Big (Performer), 1942-Private-Buckaroo (Performer), 1939-Death-of-a-Champion (Performer), 1939-Night-Work (Performer), 1954-1955-The-Donald-O'Connor-Show (Director), 2003-The-Desilu-Story (in person), 1998-The-Best-of-Hollywood (in person), 1994-Golden-Globes-50th-Anniversary-Celebration (in person), 1993-Bob-Hope:-The-First-90-Years (in person), 1987-Happy-100th-Birthday,-Hollywood (in person), 1986-NBC-60th-Anniversary-Celebration (in person), 1983-Texaco-Star-Theater:-Opening-Night (in person), 1981-James-Cagney:-That-Yankee-Doodle-Dandy (in person), 1981-All-Star-Salute-to-Mother's-Day (in person), 1980-The-52nd-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1974-That's-Entertainment! (in person), 1964-1969-The-Bob-Hope-Show (in person), 1966-Hollywood-Talent-Scouts (in person), 1964-The-Bob-Hope-Thanksgiving-Special (in person), 1963-The-Judy-Garland-Show (in person), 1962-Arthur-Freed's-Hollywood-Melody (in person), 1956-1961-The-Dinah-Shore-Chevy-Show (in person), 1961-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1954-1955-The-Donald-O'Connor-Show (in person), 1944-Follow-the-Boys (in person), 2008-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-Treasure (Sound), 2008-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-Treasure (Other), 1970-The-Hollywood-Palace (Other), 2004-The-76th-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 1988-Happy-Birthday,-Bob:-50-Stars-Salute-Your-50-Years-with-NBC (in person), 1953-1962-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1985-That's-Dancing! (Sound), 2002-Gala-Paramount-Pictures-Celebrates-90th-Anniversary-with-90-Stars (in person), 1987-The-59th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1985-That's-Dancing! (Other), 2000-Hollywood-at-Your-Feet:-The-Story-of-the-Chinese-Theatre (in person), 1989-The-Pat-Sajak-Show (in person), 1997-Hidden-Hollywood:-Treasures-from-the-20th-Century-Fox-Film-Vaults (Sound), 1974-ABC-Late-Night (in person), 1997-Hidden-Hollywood:-Treasures-from-the-20th-Century-Fox-Film-Vaults (Other), 1974-Fred-Astaire-Salutes-the-Fox-Musicals (Other), 1953-1954-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other), 1985-Alice-in-Wonderland (Performer), 1983-Great-Performances (Performer), 1982-Fantasy-Island (Performer), 1977-Hunter (Performer), 1975-Ellery-Queen (Performer), 1966-ABC-Stage-67 (Performer), 1956-Anything-Goes (Performer), 1955-Francis-in-the-Navy (Performer), 1953-Walking-My-Baby-Back-Home (Performer), 1953-Francis-Covers-the-Big-Town (Performer), 1952-Francis-Goes-to-West-Point (Performer), 1952-Singin'-in-the-Rain (Performer), 1951-Double-Crossbones (Performer), 1950-Francis (Performer), 1948-Feudin',-Fussin'-and-A-Fightin' (Performer), 1948-Are-You-with-It (Performer), 1944-The-Merry-Monahans (Performer), 1944-Chip-Off-the-Old-Block (Performer), 1943-Top-Man (Performer), 1942-Get-Hep-to-Love (Performer), 1939-On-Your-Toes (Performer), 1938-Tom-Sawyer,-Detective (Performer), 1938-Sing,-You-Sinners (Performer), 2002-American-Masters (in person), 1999-Biography (in person), 1989-Buster-Keaton:-A-Hard-Act-to-Follow (in person), 1986-Great-Performances (in person), 1981-A-Gift-of-Music (in person), 1980-Lucy-Moves-to-NBC (in person), 1976-Friars-Club-Tribute-to-Gene-Kelly (in person), 1974-Just-One-More-Time (in person), 1970-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1964-1967-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1960-Person-to-Person (in person), 1954-The-26th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 2002-What-a-Glorious-Feeling:-The-Making-of-'Singin'-in-the-Rain' (in person), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Sound), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Other), The-Donald-O'Connor-Show (Producer), 1974-1976-Dinah! (in person), 1985-Great-Performances (Other), 1981-Arena (Sound), 1985-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-Gene-Kelly (in person), 1983-Hotel (Performer), 1982-Pandemonium (Performer), 1982-The-Littlest-Hobo (Performer), 1971-Li'l-Abner (Performer), 1966-Vacation-Playhouse (Performer), 1950-The-Milkman (Performer), 1947-Something-in-the-Wind (Performer), 1944-Bowery-to-Broadway (Performer), 1944-This-Is-the-Life (Performer), 1943-It-Comes-Up-Love (Performer), 1939-Unmarried (Performer), 1964-Petticoat-Junction (Director), 1993-Liza-and-Friends:-A-Tribute-to-Sammy-Davis,-Jr. (in person), 1988-America's-Tribute-to-Bob-Hope (in person), 1978-Bing-Crosby:-His-Life-and-Legend (in person), 1975-The-Lion-Roars-Again (in person), 1973-The-Hollywood-Squares (in person), 1969-1970-The-Carol-Burnett-Show (in person), 1961-I've-Got-a-Secret (in person), 1959-Pontiac-Star-Parade (in person), 1957-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1954-The-Jimmy-Durante-Show (in person), 1949-Screen-Snapshots:-Motion-Picture-Mothers,-Inc. (in person)
Theater Credits
Show-Boat - Performer (April 24, 1983 - June 26, 1983), Bring-Back-Birdie - Performer (March 5, 1981 - March 7, 1981)
Style
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 166818Album leaf signed by Donald O'Connor in blue ink with the signature reading "Donald/O'Connor". O'Connor is recognized for his roles in Singin' in the Rain and Francis the Talking Mule films, among others.
Price: $80.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 22629Card signed by Donald O'Connor with "My Best" in blue ink. Autograph note signed reads: "To Ed -/My Best/Donald O'Connor." O'Connor was known for his roles in Singin' in the Rain and Francis the Talking Mule films.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 67182Photograph of actor and dancer Donald O'Connor, inscribed "To Tina May -/Sincerely -/Donald O'Connor" in blue ink. O'Connor is notable for his roles in Singin' in the Rain and the Francis the Talking Mule films.
Price: $280.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88567Publicity photograph depicts Donald O'Connor with Martha Hyer and Francis the Mule from Francis in the Navy (1955). Signed and inscribed "To Kris/Sincerely,/Donald O'Connor". O'Connor is known for his roles in the Francis film series and Singin' in the Rain.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 159759Photograph of Donald O'Connor, inscribed and signed "To Rose -/Sincerely/Donald O'Connor". Dated February 1965, this vintage image showcases O'Connor, known for his roles in Singin' in the Rain and Francis the Talking Mule.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181534Photograph of actor and dancer Donald O'Connor is signed and inscribed "To Pedro/Donald O'Connor". It includes lead pencil notations and a black ink stamp on the verso. O'Connor is known for roles in Singin' in the Rain and Francis the Talking Mule films.
Price: $280.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294339Photograph showing Donald O'Connor on a game show, inscribed and signed: "To Celia/Best wishes/Donald O'Connor". O'Connor, a Golden Globe winner, is known for roles in Singin' in the Rain and Francis the Talking Mule films.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323973Photograph of Donald O'Connor, surrounded by women at a convention, is signed in blue felt tip with the inscription "To Clint/always/Donald/O'Connor". O'Connor is known for his roles in Singin' in the Rain and the Francis the Talking Mule films.
Price: $160.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 345415Photograph signed by Donald O'Connor, inscribed “To Harry-/Always-/Donald O'Connor” in black ink, along with his niece's name “Patsy O'Connor.” Dated 1938, taken on the set of Tom Sawyer, Detective, with printed description on verso.
Price: $320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 02/1976 - HFSID 304414Photograph of Donald O'Connor, signed in 1976, is inscribed: "To Beth-/Always your friend/Donald O'Connor/Feb 76". O'Connor, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, is known for roles in Singin' in the Rain and the Francis the Talking Mule films.
Price: $280.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 323962Photograph of Donald O'Connor and Ann Rooney smiling in a courtyard, inscribed and signed: "To Clint/Ann Rooney" and "me Too/Donald O'Connor". O'Connor is known for his role in Singin' in the Rain and Emmy-winning performances.
Price: $260.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 145604Photograph of actor and dancer Donald O'Connor, signed "Sincerely" in blue ink. O'Connor is known for his role in Singin' in the Rain and won a Golden Globe in 1953. Pencil notations are present on the verso.
Price: $320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 02/03/1967 - HFSID 265477Contract signed by Donald O'Connor in 1967 to appear as a host and performer on the TV show Coliseum. Signed "Donald O'Connor" and initialed "DO'C", detailing payment and obligations for the performance.
Price: $575.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/03/1952 - HFSID 281401Document signed by Donald O'Connor, detailing a 1952 agreement with Columbia Records to record two duets with Doris Day: "No Two People" and "You Can't Lose Me." This marks their only recording collaboration, signed in Los Angeles.
Price: $650.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED CIRCA 1946 - HFSID 289165Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Donald O'Connor's signature and likeness, signed twice by him. This document grants exclusive rights for stamp creation until December 31, 1947, supporting needy film industry veterans.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - FLYER SIGNED - HFSID 80853Flyer for Weekend With Feathers, signed "Your friend/Donald/O'Connor" in blue ink. The flyer promotes O'Connor's appearance in the musical comedy and includes a printed photo of him along with event details and autograph opportunities.
Price: $160.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - INSCRIBED BOOK PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 216675Movie still signed by Donald O'Connor, inscribed with "Hi Serl/Donald/O'Connor". The black and white still is from the 1953 film I Love Melvin. An unrelated photograph from There's No Business Like Show Business is on the verso.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 278221Vintage publicity photograph inscribed by Donald O'Connor, stating "To Jack -/Sincerely/Donald O'Connor." Signed in ink, featuring O'Connor, known for his roles in Singin' in the Rain and Francis the Talking Mule films.
Price: $320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 25810Photograph signed by Donald O'Connor, inscribed with "Loads of good luck, George/take it easy!/Donald O'Connor". This vintage bust photograph, associated with the film Patrick the Great (1945), includes black ink notations on the verso.
Price: $320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 54455Photograph of Donald O'Connor showing him in a plaid jacket and making an "OK" sign. Inscribed and signed in ink: "From one Don to/another -/take it easy kid!/Donald O'Connor." Produced by Universal Pictures in 1944.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 102608Vintage b/w publicity photo for Are You With It? (1948), inscribed and signed in ink: "To Ted -/Thanks for every-/thing -/Donald/O'Connor". O'Connor is known for his role in Singin' in the Rain (1952) and won multiple awards.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 296943Photograph of Donald O'Connor, showing a youthful image of the actor. Signed on the picture post card as "Sincerely/Donald O'Connor". O'Connor is known for roles in Singin' in the Rain and the Francis the Talking Mule films.
Price: $340.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 323664Postcard photograph of Donald O'Connor, signed on the verso "Sincerely/Donald O'Connor" and addressed in his hand to "Barbara Langsphear/48 w. Wright/Waterloo/New York". Postmarked from North Hollywood, California.
Price: $340.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 342873Still from the 1942 film Give Out, Sisters signed in blue ink by Donald O'Connor. The printed photograph includes the inscription "Donald O'Connor". O'Connor is recognized for his roles in several musical films and television.
Price: $320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 83266Photograph signed in ink captures Donald O'Connor taking a bow on The Mike Douglas Show, inscribed with "Sincerely/Donald O'Connor". The image includes TV host Mike Douglas, with a publicity caption in the lower margin.
Price: $280.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK 1992 - HFSID 226691Photograph signed by Donald O'Connor features him in a bow tie and pinstriped suit. It is inscribed with "A long time ago 42/Donald/O'Connor/92". O'Connor is noted for his roles in Singin' in the Rain and Francis the Talking Mule films.
Price: $320.00
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DONALD O'CONNOR - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 265306Calligraphic art quotation signed by Donald O'Connor displays the quote, "True -/Donald O'Connor". It includes a red and black inscription discussing O'Connor's performance in Singin' in the Rain and his partnership with Gene Kelly.
Price: $750.00
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HATTIE "MAMMY" McDANIEL - BOOK SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 284293Book signed by seventeen actors and actresses, including “Father Peyton HC,” “Ward Bond,” “Ruth Hussey,” “Georgiana Montalban,” “Ricardo Montalban”, among others, on the half-title page and facing pages, totaling 19 signatures. Written by Father Patrick Peyton.
Price: $1,400.00
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HOAGY CARMICHAEL - PROGRAM SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 165628Program signed by Hoagy Carmichael on page 1, and by George Bernard, Michael Bentine, and Bert Bernard on page 3, as well as Donald O'Connor on page 5. From The London Palladium, circa March 1951.
Price: $280.00
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MAUREEN O'HARA - BOOK PAGE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 346125Slip signed by Maureen O'Hara, Dennis O'Keefe, Laurence Olivier, Nancy Olson, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret O'Brien, Pat O'Brien, and Donald O'Connor, containing short biographies of the actors. Includes notable works like Sunset Blvd. and The Barefoot Contessa.
Price: $240.00