Esther Ralston Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ESTHER RALSTON
Born: September 17, 1902 in Bar Harbor, Maine
Died: January 14, 1994 in Ventura, California
Biography
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 294905Index card signed by Esther Ralston, an actress known as "The American Venus." Ralston appeared in numerous films including The Deep Purple and Peter Pan, and acted in radio and television, notably in Our Five Daughters.Price: $140.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE UNSIGNED 08/06/1984 - HFSID 38041Envelope addressed by actress Esther Ralston in black ink, postmarked August 16, 1984, from Oxnard, California. Eight 20-cent stamps affixed. Envelope remains unsigned. Ralston was a prominent silent film star, known as "The American Venus".
Price: $90.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/25/1982 - HFSID 258956Autograph letter signed: "Esther Ralston", dated July 25, 1982, expressing gratitude and reminiscing about her film career. Ralston mentions working with various stars and lists titles of films including "Crossing Trails" and "The Good Black Sheep".
Price: $575.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/16/1984 - HFSID 38028Letter signed by Esther Ralston to Mr. Axelrod, dated August 16, 1984, expressing her favorite films, including Peter Pan and Old Ironsides. The letter is written in black ink on printed stationery.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 166667Note signed by Esther Ralston expresses enjoyment of her stay, reading "I' have enjoyed my stay in Glasgon- and hope to return soon - Sincerely". Ralston's autograph appears as "Esther Ralston" on an album leaf, without date or location.
Price: $280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/03/1979 - HFSID 22755Note signed by Esther Ralston, dated December 3, 1979, expressing her desire to build a house. It includes the inscription, "I'd like to build me a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/03/1979 - HFSID 22758Autograph note signed: "Esther Ralston", dated December 3, 1979, on a 5x3 index card. Ralston expresses her thoughts on aging with the quote, "how wonderful it is to be old! Think of all the beautiful years we've had to grow on!"
Price: $280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED IN TEXT - HFSID 38038Publicity photograph signed by Esther Ralston on the back, stating "Esther". It depicts her role in a performance with the "Ralston Family Metropolitan Entertainers". Ralston was a major star during the silent film era and known as "The American Venus".
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38039Publicity photograph features actress Esther Ralston signing on the back, noting her role with the inscription, "With Randolph Scott in 'To the Last Man'". Ralston, a major star at Paramount, appeared in numerous films and series throughout her career.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38040Publicity photograph features Esther Ralston signing on the back, identifying her role as the fairy godmother in "A Kiss for Cinderella". The autograph note is unsigned and appears on the verso of the photograph.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38037Publicity photograph signed by Esther Ralston on the back, noting her role as "Abby" in 'Arsenic and Old Lace' at the Towers Theater in Lake George, N.Y. Ralston was a prominent actress in the silent film era.
Price: $200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38032Publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in her role in Betrayal, featuring an unsigned autograph note on the verso stating, "With Emil Jannings in 'Betrayal'". Ralston, a notable silent film star, enjoyed a prominent career in Hollywood.
Price: $200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38033Publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in Betrayal, featuring an unsigned autograph note on the verso stating, "With Gary Cooper and Emil Jannings in 'Betrayal'". Ralston was a prominent actress during the silent film era.
Price: $200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 38034Publicity photograph of Esther Ralston in Betrayal, including an unsigned autograph note on the verso stating, "With Gary Cooper in 'Betrayal". Ralston was a prominent actress known for her roles in silent films and television.
Price: $200.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 205043Photograph of Esther Ralston signed with a Shakespeare quotation, stating "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 $450.00
$550.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 22756Index card signed by Esther Ralston in blue ink, featuring the inscription "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston". Ralston, a major star at Paramount in the 1920s, is known for her roles in films like The Kid and Oliver Twist.
Price: $160.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 159335Photograph of Esther Ralston playing with pearls, inscribed and signed: "To Mr. Hawkes/with all/Best wishes,/Sincerely,/Esther/Ralston". Ralston, a major star at Paramount in the 1920s, is known for her roles in The American Venus and Our Five Daughters.
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 223019Photograph of Esther Ralston holding a decorative fish and wearing a hat, inscribed and signed: "To Alan/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". Ralston, a major star at Paramount during the 1920s, was one of the highest-paid silent movie stars.
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 173946Photograph signed by Esther Ralston, inscribed with "To my new friend Scott//Thank you for your nice/letter/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". Ralston, a major star at Paramount during the 1920s, is known for her roles in The Deep Purple and Oliver Twist.
Price: $360.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 255671Photograph of Esther Ralston walking down a spiral staircase in a ball gown, inscribed and signed: "To John/Always,/Esther Ralston". Ralston was a major star at Paramount during the 1920s, known as "The American Venus".
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 288725Photograph showing Esther Ralston in character from As Good as Married, inscribed and signed: "To Saul/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". Signature date stamped on verso: December 17, 1938. Inscription directed to collector Saul Goodman.
Price: $600.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 297826Photograph signed by Esther Ralston with the inscription "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston" in black ink. Ralston, an actress known as "The American Venus", starred in numerous films and had a successful career in silent movies and television.
Price: $360.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181426Publicity photograph signed by Esther Ralston, inscribed with "Reach for the Moon!/You may land among/the stars!/Sincerely/Esther Ralston". Ralston was a prominent actress at Paramount in the 1920s and known as "The American Venus."
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 223090Photograph of Esther Ralston shows her looking over her shoulder. It is signed with "Sincerely/Esther Ralston". Ralston, a notable actress known as "The American Venus", starred in multiple films and television series throughout her career.
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 283473Photograph of Esther Ralston inscribed and signed with a personal message: "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". Ralston was a prominent actress of the silent film era.
Price: $500.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286288Photograph signed by Esther Ralston features a youthful image of the actress in stylish dress with a flower in her hair. Ralston, known as "The American Venus", gained fame in the 1926 film and was a prominent silent movie star.
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38029Photograph of Esther Ralston shows her reading a book while holding glasses. It is signed with "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston" and includes a note on the verso about her role at the Marge Kerr Talent Agency.
Price: $280.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38031Photograph of Esther Ralston as Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan, signed with the inscription, "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston". Ralston also wrote on the verso, "Mrs Darling' in 'Peter Pan'". She was a prominent actress during the silent film era.
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38035Publicity photograph of Esther Ralston from her film Beggar on Horseback. Photograph signed with "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston" and includes a note on verso stating "With Edward Everett Horton in 'Beggar on Horseback'".
Price: $380.00
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ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 38036Photograph of Esther Ralston in her role in The Case of Lena Smith, signed with "Sincerely,/Esther Ralston". Ralston has also written on the verso, "'The Case of Lena Smith'/Paramount". She was a prominent actress at Paramount during the 1920s.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
