Frances Farmer Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FRANCES FARMER
Born: September 19, 1913 in Seattle, Washington
Died: August 01, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana
FRANCES FARMER (1913-1970) had a reputation as a talented, but demanding and rebellious, actress who battled the studios, alcohol and other addictions and mental illness. At the time of the release of her film Son of Fury, costarring Tyrone Power, in 1942, the 29-year-old actress was arrested and convicted of drunk driving. Inundated with negative publicity, she traveled to Mexico. However, by leaving the U.S., Farmer was found in violation of her probation. Put on trial and deemed mentally ill, Farmer was committed to a mental institution where she underwent shock treatments, hydrotherapy baths and reportedly received a trans-orbital lobotomy. Over the next few years, her physical and mental health deteriorated; she developed a debilitating dependency on alcohol and suffered from a series of nervous breakdowns. Her best films included Come and Get It (1936) and Son of Fury (1942). A film about her life, Frances, starring Jessica Lang, was released in 1982.
1942-Son-of-Fury:-The-Story-of-Benjamin-Blake (Performer), 1941-Badlands-of-Dakota (Performer), 1938-Ride-a-Crooked-Mile (Performer), 1937-The-Toast-of-New-York (Performer), 1936-Come-and-Get-It (Performer), 1936-Rhythm-on-the-Range (Performer), 1936-Border-Flight (Performer), 1958-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1958-The-Party-Crashers (Performer), 1958-Studio-One-in-Hollywood (Performer), 1958-Matinee-Theatre (Performer), 1940-South-of-Pago-Pago (Performer), 1937-Ebb-Tide (Performer), 1937-Exclusive (Performer), 1936-Too-Many-Parents (Performer), 1983-Will-There-Really-Be-a-Morning (Writer), 1998-E!-Mysteries-&-Scandals (Other), 1958-Playhouse-90 (Performer), 1943-I-Escaped-from-the-Gestapo (Performer), 1941-Among-the-Living (Performer), 1941-World-Premiere (Performer), 1940-Flowing-Gold (Performer), 1957-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person)
Theater Credits
Thunder-Rock - Performer (November 14, 1939 - December 2, 1939), Quiet-City - Performer (April 16, 1939 - April 23, 1939), Golden-Boy - Performer (November 4, 1937 - June 1938)
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FRANCES FARMER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 19602Card signed by Frances Farmer, featuring her signature, "frances farmer". Farmer, known for her struggles and notable films like Come and Get It and Son of Fury, had a biopic titled Frances released in 1982.Price: $400.00
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FRANCES FARMER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 79076Photograph of Frances Farmer, a rare black and white headshot, is signed in blue ink with the inscription: "To Joe,/Sincerely,/Frances Farmer". Farmer, an actress known for her troubled life, starred in films like Come and Get It and Son of Fury.
Price: $1,800.00
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FRANCES FARMER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 309655Photograph of Frances Farmer, signed "For the lovely hair/Frances F." from the estate of Hollywood hairdresser Wally Wallace. Farmer, known for her tumultuous life and career, remains rare in any format. Item exhibiting light silvering at edges.
Sale Price $2,495.00
$3,000.00
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FRANCES FARMER - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 264261Frances Farmer signature, “Frances/Farmer”, is mounted with a black and white photograph. Known for her tumultuous life and career, Farmer starred in notable films like Come and Get It and Son of Fury.
Sale Price $545.00
$650.00
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FRANCES FARMER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/05/1958 - HFSID 322982Letter from Frances Farmer, signed as "Frances Farmer (Anderson)", authorizing Paul Small Artists Ltd. Inc. to accept checks on her behalf. Dated May 5th, 1958, it includes a notification of authorization for financial transactions.
Price: $1,000.00
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FRANCES FARMER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/09/1958 - HFSID 322981Letter from Frances Farmer to Paul Small Artists Ltd. Inc., authorizing them to accept checks payable to her. Signed "Frances Farmer (Mikesell)" in black ink, dated May 9th, 1958. Contains her authorization details and reflects her tumultuous life.
Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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JOHN RAITT - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 284337Original portrait drawing of Frances Farmer by John Raitt, signed by both artists. Farmer signs in ink with the note, "Sincerely,/Frances Farmer", while Raitt signs in pencil as "Raitt".
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
