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Gertrude Niesen Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

GERTRUDE NIESEN
Born: July 8, 1911 in New York City, New York
Died: March 27, 1975 in Hollywood, California
Biography | show moreshow less
Big band and cabaret singer Gertrude Niesen (1911-1975) performed pop standards by all the great songwriters of her era (1930s-1950s). She was the first to record "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (1933). Her stage performances included the lead in the Broadway musical Follow the Girls (1944-1946)., and she appeared in several films (This is the Army, 1943). Two of her albums have recently been re-released: My Best Wishes (originally 1938) and I Wanna Get Married (from 1945).
Film Credits | show moreshow less
Theater Credits
Follow-the-Girls - Performer (April 8, 1944 - May 18, 1946), Ziegfeld-Follies-of-1936 - Performer (January 30, 1936 - May 9, 1936), Calling-All-Stars - Performer (December 13, 1934 - January 12, 1935)
  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPH  - HFSID 22653
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 22653
    GERTRUDE NIESEN Her clipped signature below a magazine photo Signature: "Gertrude Niesen", 6x9½ overall, signature 2¾x1 (two surfaces), b/w, 4¼x4½ newspaper photograph. Big band and cabaret singer Niesen (1911-1975) performed pop standards by all the great songwriters of her era (1930s-1950s).

    Sale Price $81.00

    $90.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 CO-SIGNED BY: LEE TRACY - HFSID 46794
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 CO-SIGNED BY: LEE TRACY - HFSID 46794
    GERTRUDE NIESEN and LEE TRACY Signatures, each acquired in November 1938, affixed to an album leaf Signatures: "Gertrude Niesen", 3x1¾, "Lee Tracy", 3x1¾, both affixed to the same album leaf (5¼x4¼). Ink note (unknown hand) on each sheet: "Nov. 1938.

    Sale Price $144.00

    $160.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: FRANK LIBERMAN, PER LIBERM - HFSID 22651
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: FRANK LIBERMAN, PER LIBERMAN - HFSID 22651
    GERTRUDE NIESEN She signs an autograph note (to chanteuse Hildegarde): "You never looked lovelier - or sounded better." Autograph Note signed: "Gertrude Niesen", 9½x2¼. No place, no date. In full: "You never looked lovelier - or sounded better." Also signed on verso (dated Aug. 23, n.

    Sale Price $144.00

    $160.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 180429
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180429
    GERTRUDE NIESEN Inscribed photo in jewels and evening dress Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Florence/Good luck/Gertrude Niesen". Sepia, 5x6¾ overall, image 4½x6 (one surface). Big band and cabaret singer Niesen (1911-1975) performed pop standards by all the great songwriters of her era (1930s-1950s).

    Sale Price $252.00

    $280.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 266626
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 266626
    GERTRUDE NIESEN Black and white publicity photograph of Gertrude Niesen in a sequined gown signed to a fan. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Gus -/Best wishes/Gertrude Niesen". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7¼x8¾ (one surface). Publicity photo captioned in lower margin.

    Sale Price $270.00

    $300.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938  - HFSID 288852
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 288852
    GERTRUDE NIESEN Shown in fancy robe, sultry image slumped in a chair, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Saul/Best wishes/Gertrude Niesen". B/w, 8x10. Ink stamp on verso dates signature February 9, 1938.

    Sale Price $510.00

    $600.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 315541
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 315541
    GERTRUDE NIESEN A vintage 4¾x7 candid photograph of the singer sporting bold red lips and a head scarf, acquired from the collection of Francis and Violet Zane. Photograph signed: "Best wishes/Gertrude Niesen", in blue ink, Sepia toned 4¾x7.

    Sale Price $288.00

    $320.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK  - HFSID 165422
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 165422
    GERTRUDE NIESEN Card signed at another entertainer's show Printed Card signed in ink: "Gertrude Niesen", 4x5. Printed question card from The College Inn, Sherman Hotel, Chicago featuring a performance by "Myrus - the Man with the X-Ray Eyes - Wizard of Mental Telepathy.

    Sale Price $162.00

    $180.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED  - HFSID 31944
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 31944
    GERTRUDE NIESEN Her affectionate, typed letter to a Broadway columnist about the differences between working in New York and Hollywood, signed "Scorchy Torchy" Typed Letter signed: "Scorchy Torchy", 1 page, 6¼x9¼. Undated.

    Sale Price $324.00

    $360.00

  • GERTRUDE NIESEN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/08/1936  - HFSID 344107
    GERTRUDE NIESEN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/08/1936 - HFSID 344107
    GERTRUDE NIESEN The lounge singer and actress signs this typed letter to Charles Mank with blue ink Typed letter signed: "Gertrude Niesen" in blue ink. 7¼x10¼. Los Angeles, October 8, 1936. To Mr. Chaw Mank, in full: "Dear Mr. Mank, Thank you very much for sending me your club news.

    Sale Price $324.00

    $360.00

  • IRVING BERLIN - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: GERTRUDE NIESEN - HFSID 169646
    IRVING BERLIN - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: GERTRUDE NIESEN - HFSID 169646
    IRVING BERLIN and GERTRUDE NIESEN Album leaf signed by Berlin on one side, inscribed and signed by Niesen on verso Signature: "Irving Berlin", 4¾x3¾ album leaf. Inscribed and signed on verso: "To Al/Gertrude Niesen".

    Sale Price $315.00

    $350.00

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