George Murphy Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE MURPHY
Born: July 04, 1902 in New Haven, Connecticut
Died: May 03, 1992 in Palm Beach, Florida
Biography
George Murphy (1902-1992) appeared in film musicals of the 1930s, moving to dramatic roles in the late 1940s. He followed a path similar to that of his friend Ronald Reagan: switching party allegiance from Democratic to Republican, serving as President of the Screen Actors Guild, and winning election to the U.S. Senate from California in 1964.
1947-Cynthia (Performer), 1946-Up-Goes-Maisie (Performer), 1943-This-Is-the-Army (Performer), 1943-The-Powers-Girl (Performer), 1942-The-Navy-Comes-Through (Performer), 1942-For-Me-and-My-Gal (Performer), 1942-The-Mayor-of-44th-Street (Performer), 1941-Rise-and-Shine (Performer), 1941-Tom-Dick-and-Harry (Performer), 1940-Little-Nellie-Kelly (Performer), 1940-Public-Deb-No.-1 (Performer), 1938-Letter-of-Introduction (Performer), 1937-You're-a-Sweetheart (Performer), 1936-Violets-in-Spring (Performer), 1934-Jealousy (Performer), 1934-Kid-Millions (Performer), 1992-MGM:-When-the-Lion-Roars (in person), 1971-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1967-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1959-Westinghouse-Desilu-Playhouse (in person), 1939-Hollywood-Hobbies (in person), 1976-America-at-the-Movies (Other), 1974-That's-Entertainment! (Other), 1964-That-Regis-Philbin-Show (in person), 1948-If-You-Knew-Susie (Sound), 1997-John-Wayne:-On-Board-with-the-Duke (Other), 1952-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood-Night-Life (Performer), 1952-Walk-East-on-Beacon! (Performer), 1949-Border-Incident (Performer), 1948-Tenth-Avenue-Angel (Performer), 1947-The-Arnelo-Affair (Performer), 1944-Show-Business (Performer), 1937-Broadway-Melody-of-1938 (Performer), 1935-After-the-Dance (Performer), 1935-I'll-Love-You-Always (Performer), 1990-7th-Annual-American-Cinema-Awards (in person), 1971-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1960-The-Jack-Paar-Tonight-Show (in person), 2011-Reagan (Other), 2008-President-Hollywood (Other), 2001-2005-Biography (Other), 2004-Broadway:-The-American-Musical (Other), 1940-The-Miracle-of-Sound (Other), 1951-No-Questions-Asked (Performer), 1949-Battleground (Performer), 1944-Step-Lively (Performer), 1943-Bataan (Performer), 1941-Ringside-Maisie (Performer), 1940-Two-Girls-on-Broadway (Performer), 1939-Risky-Business (Performer), 1938-Little-Miss-Broadway (Performer), 1937-The-Women-Men-Marry (Performer), 1937-Top-of-the-Town (Performer), 1936-Woman-Trap (Performer), 1968-The-Smothers-Brothers-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1965-Issues-and-Answers (in person), 1958-The-Thin-Man (in person), 1952-The-Hoaxters (in person), 1943-Show-Business-at-War (in person), 1938-Screen-Snapshots-Series-17,-No.-5 (in person), 2003-b_egin-the-Beguine (Other), 1951-It's-a-Big-Country:-An-American-Anthology (Performer), 1985-That's-Dancing! (Other), 2008-Desperately-Seeking-Paul-McCartney (Other), 1960-New-Comedy-Showcase (Performer), 1952-Talk-About-a-Stranger (Performer), 1948-Big-City (Performer), 1945-Having-Wonderful-Crime (Performer), 1944-Broadway-Rhythm (Performer), 1941-A-Girl,-a-Guy,-and-a-Gob (Performer), 1940-Broadway-Melody-of-1940 (Performer), 1938-Hold-That-Co-ed (Performer), 1937-London-by-Night (Performer), 1935-The-Public-Menace (Performer), 1971-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1960-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1955-1956-MGM-Parade (in person), 1955-1955-Motion-Picture-Theatre-Celebration (in person), 1953-The-25th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1949-The-Actor's-Society-Benefit-Gala (in person), 1941-Meet-the-Stars-#5:-Hollywood-Meets-the-Navy (in person), 1939-Rhumba-Rhythm-at-the-Hollywood-La-Conga (in person), 2006-Voces (Other), 1985-All-Star-Party-for-'Dutch'-Reagan (in person), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Sound), 1955-MGM-Parade (Director), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Other), 1949-Some-of-the-Best:-Twenty-Five-Years-of-Motion-Picture-Leadership (in person)
Theater Credits
Roberta - Performer (November 18, 1933 - July 21, 1934), Of-Thee-I-Sing - Performer (May 15, 1933 - June 10, 1933), Of-Thee-I-Sing - Performer (December 26, 1931 - January 14, 1933), Shoot-the-Works - Performer (July 21, 1931 - October 3, 1931)
Style
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 37599Signature by George Murphy is on a piece of paper in blue ink, labeled "George Murphy". Murphy, a dancer and actor known for his roles in 1930s film musicals, later transitioned to dramatic roles and served in the U.S. Senate.Price: $160.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 287536Album leaf signed by George Murphy in red pencil, including the signature "George Murphy". An attached newspaper photograph is positioned in the bottom right corner. Murphy was a dancer, actor, and U.S. Senator from California.
Price: $160.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347711Index card signed in black felt tip by actor and politician George Murphy. Murphy, known for his roles in 1930s film musicals and later as a U.S. Senator, provides his signature reading "George Murphy".
Price: $80.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1936 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 323094Album leaf signed by George Murphy in blue ink, with Pinky Tomlin's signature on the verso. Signed texts include "George Murphy" and "Pinky Tomlin". This item dates to circa 1936, relating to the careers of both entertainers.
Price: $180.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1951 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 22565Album leaf signed by George Murphy and Elizabeth Dickinson in blue ink, with Dickinson dating her signature as “May 14th, 1951.” Includes a magazine photograph of Murphy affixed in the corner and an ink note referencing Dorothy Arzner.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 1938 - HFSID 320728Autograph letter signed: "George Murphy", written in 1938. Addressed to a friend, it expresses well wishes for "Good luck and happiness." George Murphy, a notable dancer and actor, later became a U.S. Senator from California.
Price: $220.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 34659Card signed by George Murphy includes his signature in blue ink, inscribed with "To Kayo/best wishes/George Murphy". A black and white newspaper photograph is affixed in the upper right corner. Murphy was a notable dancer, actor, and politician.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 32632Quotation signed by George Murphy features the text "It is the duty of all citizens to be actively interested in the political welfare of the country." written in blue ink on yellow paper. Murphy, a dancer and actor, served in the U.S. Senate.
Price: $220.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT ON CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 76453Calling card signed by George Murphy in black ink, inscribed with "Best wishes/ George Murphy". Murphy served as a U.S. senator and is known for his career in film musicals and dramatic roles.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 37600Card signed by George Murphy features a blue ink autograph with the sentiment "Best wishes/George Murphy". Murphy, a dancer and actor active in the 1930s and a U.S. Senator from 1965-1971, is noted for his political career.
Price: $160.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 76454Photograph of George Murphy signed and inscribed to a fan with "Leonard Wilson/best wishes/George Murphy". Murphy, a dancer and actor known for his roles in the 1930s and later political career, served in the U.S. Senate.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 53915Photograph publicity still from the film Show Business inscribed and signed “To Joe McCarden/Best Regards/George Murphy” by George Murphy. Murphy was a dancer, actor, Screen Actors Guild president, and later a U.S. Senator from California.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 326664Photograph of George Murphy, signed in blue ink and inscribed "To Clint/George Murphy". George Murphy was a dancer and actor known for his roles in film musicals and serving in the U.S. Senate from California.
Price: $160.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 312559Photograph signed by George Murphy, inscribed as "To Barry/with my best wishes/George Murphy." Documenting his transition from actor to senator, Murphy served in the U.S. Senate from California after being President of the Screen Actors Guild.
Price: $280.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 312979Photograph of George Murphy, inscribed "To Paul & Eileen/Best Wishes/George Murphy" in black ink. George Murphy, a dancer and actor, appeared in film musicals and served as President of the Screen Actors Guild before winning a Senate seat in 1964.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1939 - HFSID 320727Photograph of George Murphy, standing by a wooden fence, is signed to a fan with the inscription "To Jacob/George Murphy/1939" in black ink. Murphy, a dancer and actor, transitioned from film musicals to dramatic roles and served in the U.S. Senate.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 305861Photograph shows actor George Murphy in a black and white still from the 1938 film Hold That Co-ed. It is signed with the inscription "Best wishes/George Murphy" in black felt tip. Murphy was a dancer, actor, and U.S. Senator.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 315542Photograph of George Murphy, signed "George Murphy" in blue ink. Acquired from the collection of Francis and Violet Zane, it captures the actor in a light-colored suit, representing Hollywood history from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Price: $360.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 287461Photograph of George Murphy, actor and U.S. Senator, shows him smiling while seated. It is signed with the inscription, To Joe Epstein/Sincerely/George Murphy. Murphy's career included film musicals and a political path similar to Ronald Reagan's.
Price: $300.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 160658Photograph featuring an older George Murphy in a suit and tie, signed with "Best wishes/George Murphy". Murphy, a dancer and actor known for his film musicals and later dramatic roles, served in the U.S. Senate from California.
Price: $280.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181328Photograph featuring George Murphy in a suit and tie, signed with "Best wishes/George Murphy". Murphy, a dancer and actor, transitioned from film musicals to dramatic roles and served as a U.S. Senator after being President of the Screen Actors Guild.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181367Photograph of George Murphy features him in a suit and hat, signed with "Best wishes/George Murphy". Murphy, a dancer and actor, transitioned from film musicals to dramatic roles and served as a U.S. Senator from California.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181760Photograph of George Murphy, sitting in a director's chair. Signed with the inscription "Best wishes/George Murphy". George Murphy, a dancer and actor, transitioned from film musicals to dramatic roles, later serving in the U.S. Senate.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - CHECK ENDORSED 03/28/1974 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 39844Check endorsed by George Murphy, dated March 28, 1974, from The Wolper Organization Inc. for $1,000. Signed with "George Murphy". Additional signatures include "R. Ron Johnson" and "Irwin E. Russell".
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - CHECK ENDORSED 04/01/1975 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 39843Check endorsed by George Murphy, dated April 1, 1975, for $1,000 from The Wolper Organization Inc. Signed by Murphy and representatives J. M. Davis and Irwin E. Russell. The check evidences Murphy's career in film and politics.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - CHECK ENDORSED 06/26/1975 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 40416Check endorsed by George Murphy, dated June 26, 1975, drawn on The Wolper Organization's account for $685.03. Signed with "George Murphy". J. Mike Davis also signed for The Wolper Organization. Bank stamps present on the check.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - CHECK ENDORSED 10/29/1974 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 39851Check endorsed by George Murphy, dated October 29, 1974, for $1000 from The Wolper Organization Inc. Signed with the name "George Murphy". Also signed by Irwin E. Russell for The Wolper Organization Inc. Bank stamp visible on verso.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 01/20/1947 - HFSID 288783Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund signed twice by George Murphy, granting permission to use his name and likeness for fundraising stamps. Dated January 20, 1947, it serves as a verified example of his autograph.
Price: $700.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 19607Philatelic envelope signed by "George Murphy", honoring Christmas with a 15-cent stamp postmarked in Christmas, Michigan, on October 31, 1980, marking the first day of issue. George Murphy was a dancer and actor, later serving in the U.S. Senate.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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GEORGE MURPHY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 54417Postcard signed by George Murphy on the verso. It includes a black and white photograph with a sepia hue captioned "Sunday afternoon at the Hollywood Canteen". Murphy, a dancer and actor, served as a U.S. Senator from 1965-1971.
Price: $160.00
