Esther Ralston Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ESTHER RALSTON
Born: September 17, 1902 in Bar Harbor, Maine
Died: January 14, 1994 in Ventura, California
Died: January 14, 1994 in Ventura, California
Actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), who began her career as a child on vaudeville, was billed as "The American Venus" after appearing in the 1926 film of the same name. A major star at Paramount during the 1920s, she was one of the highest-paid silent movie stars. After making her film debut in 1915 (The Deep Purple), she often appeared in silent serials and Westerns (opposite such stars as Hoot Gibson and Tom Mix). Her long list of film credit includes The Kid (1921), Oliver Twist (1922, as Rose Maylie), Peter Pan (1924, as Mrs. Darling), A Kiss for Cinderella (1925), Old Ironsides (1926), Black Beauty (1933), Hollywood Boulevard (1936) and Tin Pan Alley (1940). Ralston also acted in radio soap operas and appeared on the TV series, Our Five Daughters (1962).
1924-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-5,-No.-1 (in person), 1922-Love-Taps (Performer), 1924-K.O.-for-Cupid (Performer), 1953-Broadway-Television-Theatre (Performer), 1940-Tin-Pan-Alley (Performer), 1938-Letter-of-Introduction (Performer), 1936-We're-in-the-Legion-Now (Performer), 1936-Hollywood-Boulevard (Performer), 1936-The-Girl-from-Mandalay (Performer), 1935-Forced-Landing (Performer), 1934-The-Marines-Are-Coming (Performer), 1933-By-Candlelight (Performer), 1932-Rome-Express (Performer), 1931-Lonely-Wives (Performer), 1929-The-Wheel-of-Life (Performer), 1929-Betrayal (Performer), 1927-Figures-Don't-Lie (Performer), 1926-Old-Ironsides (Performer), 1924-All's-Swell-on-the-Ocean (Performer), 1924-The-Heart-Buster (Performer), 1924-Jack-O'Clubs (Performer), 1924-Fight-and-Win (Performer), 1923-Pure-Grit (Performer), 1923-Under-Secret-Orders (Performer), 1923-The-Phantom-Fortune (Performer), 1922-The-Gypsy-Trail (Performer), 1920-The-Butterfly-Man (Performer), 1920-Huckleberry-Finn (Performer), 1924-Winning-His-Way (Performer), 1922-Pure-But-Simple (Performer), 1922-Kings-of-the-Forest (Performer), 1922-Come-Clean (Performer), 1965-The-Love-Goddesses (Other), 1940-San-Francisco-Docks (Performer), 1938-Slander-House (Performer), 1937-The-Mysterious-Pilot (Performer), 1934-Strange-Wives (Performer), 1934-Sadie-McKee (Performer), 1932-After-the-Ball (Performer), 1931-The-Prodigal (Performer), 1928-Something-Always-Happens (Performer), 1927-The-Spotlight (Performer), 1927-Fashions-for-Women (Performer), 1926-The-Quarterback (Performer), 1926-The-Blind-Goddess (Performer), 1925-Womanhandled (Performer), 1925-A-Kiss-for-Cinderella (Performer), 1925-The-Best-People (Performer), 1925-The-Lucky-Devil (Performer), 1925-The-Goose-Hangs-High (Performer), 1924-The-Title-Holder (Performer), 1923-The-Victor (Performer), 1922-The-Lone-Hand (Performer), 1922-Tracked-Down (Performer), 1922-Unmasked (Performer), 1922-Daring-Danger (Performer), 1922-The-Further-Adventures-of-Yorke-Norroy (Performer), 1922-Pure-and-Simple (Performer), 1921-The-Kid (Performer), 1952-Kraft-Theatre (Performer), 1935-Shadows-of-the-Orient (Performer), 1935-Ladies-Crave-Excitement (Performer), 1934-Romance-in-the-Rain (Performer), 1933-To-the-Last-Man (Performer), 1928-Love-and-Learn (Performer), 1927-Ten-Modern-Commandments (Performer), 1926-The-American-Venus (Performer), 1925-Beggar-on-Horseback (Performer), 1925-The-Little-French-Girl (Performer), 1924-Peter-Pan (Performer), 1924-Wolves-of-the-North (Performer), 1924-The-Marriage-Circle (Performer), 1923-Railroaded (Performer), 1923-The-Prisoner (Performer), 1922-Youth-to-Youth (Performer), 1921-The-Good-Black-Sheep (Performer), 1920-Whispering-Devils (Performer), 1920-Dangerous-to-Men (Performer), 1918-For-Husbands-Only (Performer), 1918-The-Doctor-and-the-Woman (Performer), 1915-The-Deep-Purple (Performer), 1915-The-Deep-Purple (in person), 1924-A-Society-Knockout (Performer), 1993-The-Silent-Feminists:-America's-First-Women-Directors (in person), 1923-The-Rivals (Performer), 1962-Our-Five-Daughters (Performer), 1952-Tales-of-Tomorrow (Performer), 1938-The-Spy-Ring (Performer), 1937-Jungle-Menace (Performer), 1937-As-Good-as-Married (Performer), 1936-Reunion (Performer), 1935-Streamline-Express (Performer), 1935-Together-We-Live (Performer), 1935-Mister-Dynamite (Performer), 1933-Black-Beauty (Performer), 1929-The-Mighty (Performer), 1929-The-Case-of-Lena-Smith (Performer), 1928-Sawdust-Paradise (Performer), 1928-Half-a-Bride (Performer), 1927-Children-of-Divorce (Performer), 1925-The-Trouble-with-Wives (Performer), 1924-$50,000-Reward (Performer), 1923-The-Wild-Party (Performer), 1923-Blinky (Performer), 1922-Timberland-Treachery (Performer), 1922/I-Oliver-Twist (Performer), 1922-Pals-of-the-West (Performer), 1922-Remembrance (Performer), 1922-Dead-Game (Performer), 1921-Crossing-Trails (Performer), 1921-What-Do-Men-Want (Performer), 1920-To-Please-One-Woman (Performer), 1920-The-Peddler-of-Lies (Performer), 1927-A-Trip-Through-the-Paramount-Studio (in person), 1933-March-of-the-Movies (Other), 1999-Clara-Bow:-Discovering-the-It-Girl (Other), 1946-Jungle-Terror (Other)
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 294905ESTHER RALSTON Signature of an actress who spanned the era from vaudeville to television Signature: "Esther Ralston", 5x3 index card. Actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), who began her career as a child on vaudeville, was billed as "The American Venus" after appearing in the 1926 film of the same name.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE UNSIGNED 08/06/1984 - HFSID 38041ESTHER RALSTON This envelope is addressed to the Gallery of History CEO by the actress in black ink Autograph envelope unsigned. Postmarked Oxnard, California, August 16, 1984. Eight 20c stamps affixed.12x9.
Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/25/1982 - HFSID 258956ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston writes a letter of thanks and recalls her film career. Autograph Letter signed: "Esther Ralston", 1p, 5¾x7½. No place, 1982 July 25. To Mr. Fussell. In full: "Thank you for your nice letter.
Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/16/1984 - HFSID 38028ESTHER RALSTON The highly acclaimed silent film actress signs this hand written letter to the CEO of Gallery of History, Inc. telling her favorite movies in which she acted Autograph letter signed: "Esther Ralston" in black ink. 5¾x7¾. August 16, 1984, on printed stationary to "Dear Mr.
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 166667ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs a note about enjoying her stay on an album leaf. Autograph Note signed: "Esther Ralston", 6¼x3¾ album leaf. No place, no date.In full: "I' have enjoyed my
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/03/1979 - HFSID 22755ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs a note about where she would like to build her house. Autograph Note signed: "Esther Ralston", 5x3 index card. No place, 1979 December 3.In full: "I'd like to build ne a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/03/1979 - HFSID 22758ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs a note about being old. Autograph Note signed: "Esther Ralston", 5x3 index card. No place, 1979 December 3.In full: "how wonderful it is to be old!
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED IN TEXT - HFSID 38038ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs on the back of a black and white publicity photograph her role depicted. Autograph Note signed in text: "Esther" on verso of photograph. B/w, 8x10. In full: "On tour with the 'Ralston Family Metropolitan Entertainers'. Brother Bradford as 'Friar Lawrence'.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38039ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs on the back of a black and white publicity photograph her role depicted. Autograph Note, unsigned, on verso of photograph. B/w, 10x8. In full: "With Randolph Scott in 'To the Last Man'".
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38040ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs on the back of a black and white publicity photograph her role depicted. Autograph Note, unsigned, on verso of photograph. B/w, 10x8. In full: "As the fairy godmother in 'A Kiss for Cinderella' with Betty Bronson".
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38037ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs on the back of a black and white publicity photograph her role depicted. Autograph Note, unsigned, on verso of photograph. B/w, 8x10. In full: "As 'Abby' in 'Arsenic and Old Lace' at the Towers Theater in Lake George, N.Y.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38032ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in her role in Betrayal. Autograph Note, unsigned, on verso of photograph. B/w, 10x8. In full: "With Emil Jannings in 'Betrayal'".
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38033ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in her movie Betrayal. Autograph Note, unsigned, on verso of photograph. B/w, 10x8. In full: "With Gary Cooper and Emil Jannings in 'Betrayal'".
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38034ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in her movie Betrayal. Autograph Note, unsigned, on verso of photograph. B/w, 10x8. In full: "With Gary Cooper in 'Betrayal".
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 205043ESTHER RALSTON She has signed a small sepia tone publicity photograph of herself, adding a Shakespeare quotation. Autograph quotation on photograph signed: "God comfort you!/Esther Ralston/'To thine ownself be true-/and it must follow, as the/night, the day - Thou can't/not then be false to any man!'".
Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 22756ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs an index card in blue ink. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston", 5x3 index card. Actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), who began her career as a child on vaudeville, was billed as "The American Venus" after appearing in the 1926 film of the same name.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 159335ESTHER RALSTON Sepia tone publicity photograph of Esther Ralston playing with pearls. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Mr. Hawkes/with all/Best wishes,/Sincerely,/Esther/Ralston". Sepia tone, 8x10.
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 223019ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of a young Esther Ralston holding a decorative fish and wearing a hat. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Alan/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10.
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 173946ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs a black and white publicity photograph of herself. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To my new friend Scott//Thank you for your nice/letter/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x9¾ overall, image 6¾x9 (one surface).
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 255671ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of a young Esther Ralston walking down a spiral stair case in a ball gown. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To John/Always,/Esther Ralston". B/w, 10x8.
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 288725ESTHER RALSTON Shown in character from As Good as Married, inscribed to collector Saul Goodman Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Saul/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10. Shown as "Miss Danforth" in As Good as Married (1937). Collector has ink stamped the signature date on verso: December 17, 1938.
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 297826ESTHER RALSTON The actress is shown from the chest up in this black and white photograph. Photograph signed: "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston" in black ink, B/w 8x10. Actress Esther Ralston
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181426ESTHER RALSTON Esther Ralston signs a black and white publicity photograph of herself. Photograph signed: "Reach for the Moon!/You may land among/the stars!/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10.
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 223090ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of a young Esther Ralston looking over her shoulder. Photograph signed: "Sincerely/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10. Actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), who
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 283473ESTHER RALSTON Large 11x14 b/w publicity photograph of a young Esther Ralston looking over her shoulder. Photograph Inscribed and signed: "For Jess Hoaglin/This is my-'something-/wonderful-is-going to-/happen-just around/the-next-corner-'expression-/Regards from the incurable/optimist-/Esther Ralston". B/w,11x14.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286288ESTHER RALSTON Signed photo, a youthful image in stylish dress with a flower in her hair B/w 8x10. Actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), who began her career as a child on vaudeville, was billed as "The American Venus" after appearing in the 1926 film of the same name.
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38029ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of Esther Ralston sitting at a table reading a book holding her glasses. Photograph signed: "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10. She has written on verso: "As Vice President of the Marge Kerr Talent Agency in N.Y. I 'discovered' people like Ed Lauter".
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38031ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of a young Esther Ralston in her role as Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan. Photograph signed: "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10. She has written on verso: ""Mrs Darling' in 'Peter Pan'".
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38035ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in her film Beggar on Horseback. Photograph signed: "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10. She has written on verso: "With Edward Everett Horton in 'Beggar on Horseback'".
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38036ESTHER RALSTON Black and white publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in her role in The Case of Lena Smith. Photograph signed: "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston". B/w, 8x10. She has written on verso: "'The Case of Lena Smith'/Paramount".
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
