James Fidler Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JAMES FIDLER
Born: August 26, 1898 in St. Louis, Missouri
Died: August 9, 1988 in Los Angeles, California
Died: August 9, 1988 in Los Angeles, California
James "Jimmie" Fidler (1898-1988) became one of the hottest gossip columnists in the United States between the 1930s and the 1950s. His gossip column Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood was syndicated in 360 papers, including the Los Angeles Times and the New York Post. He also began broadcasting a radio version in 1933. His radio show, known for its biting commentary and trademark sign-off "Good night to you, and you, and I do mean you!", was heard by 40 million people each week at its peak. Fidler continued broadcasting in one form or another until retiring from radio in 1983. He expanded into film with segments on Fox Movietone News.
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 209355JIMMIE FIDLER Fidler signs a card in black ink Signature: "Jimmie Fidler" .5x3 card. High school dropout and movie extra Fidler (1900-1988) became one of the hottest gossip columnists in the United States between the 1930s and the 1950s.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 208168JIMMIE FIDLER Fidler writes a note to his friends Autograph note signed: "Reguard to my good/friends, the Sussmans/Jimmie Fidler" .5x3 card. High school dropout and movie extra Fidler (1900-1988) became one of the hottest gossip columnists in the United States between the 1930s and the 1950s.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 281444JIMMIE FIDLER Small b/w bust photo by Scotty Melbourne of gossip columnist Jimmie Fidler in a tux, signed with "Best of luck to you - and I do mean you" in white ink. Inscribed photograph signed "To Betty Lynde:/Best of luck to you - and I do mean you -/Jimmie Fidler" in white ink.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294650JIMMIE FIDLER Small 2½x4½ photograph shown crossing a street, papers in hand Photograph inscribed and signed: "To my friend Chaw:/My best always,/Jimmie Fidler". B/w, 2½x4½
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 31793JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER The Hollywood columnist gives a word of advice to friend Louis Sobol, advising him not to imitate famed writer O.O. McIntyre too much Typed letter signed: "Jimmie", in green ink, 8½x11. Hollywood, California.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 31767Letter from Fidler to fellow columnist Louis Sobol, speaking briefly of a small time actress who he remarks has a look "poets write about". Then goes on to ask that Sobol turn in a payment that is due, saying that it was probably overlooked in the Christmas rush
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/14/1941 - HFSID 31792JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER Letter from Fidler to columnist Louis Sobol, asking if his supposed friend has been talking badly behind his back about his recent Washington testimony Typed letter signed: "Jimmie", in green ink, 3 pages, 8½x10½. October 14, 1941.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/20/1941 - HFSID 31791JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER Fidler writes about his falling out with publicity Harry Brand, saying that he didn't appreciate Brand's deliberate attempts to undermine his articles Typed letter signed: "Jimmie", in green ink, 2 pages, 8½x10½. Hollywood, California.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 2/7 - HFSID 31815The Hollywood gossip columnist and radio host writes to Louis Sobol, thanking the friend for his help and advice with the dispute involving actress Constance Bennett. The actress sued Fidler in 1938 for $250,000 due to his reporting that she snubbed fellow actress Patsy Kelly.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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EDGAR KENNEDY - AUTOGRAPH 1945 CO-SIGNED BY: NIGEL BRUCE, GEORGE MURPHY, HENRY O'NEILL, WILLIAM FRAWLEY, RUBY KEELER, BOB STEELE, ANDY CLYDE, HOWARD HILL, HARRY VON ZELL, TRUMAN BRADLEY, HUNTLEY GORDON, GEORGE "GABBY" HAYES, JACK CARSON, CHARLES D. COBURN, JIMMY DORSEY, LEO B. GORCEY, CHARLES "BUDDY" ROGERS, ROBERT ARMSTRONG, JAMES "JIMMIE" FIDLER, RALPH MORGAN, KEN MURRAY - HFSID 82924An extensive collection of 25 signatures on front and back of a page from the book Movie Lot to Beachhead, featuring signatures from Dead End Kid Leo B. Gorcey, bandleader Jimmy Dorsey, actor Bill Frawley, writer Jimmie Fidler, and legend Buddy Rogers. Extremely rare collection of some of Hollywood's most elite personalities!
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
