Jean Hersholt Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

JEAN HERSHOLT

Born: July 12, 1886 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: June 02, 1956 in Hollywood, California

Danish actor Jean Hersholt's (1886-1956) screen image was altered permanently in 1936 when he was cast as Dr. Dafoe, the Canadian obstetrician who delivered the celebrated Dionne Quintuplets, in 20th Century-Fox's The Country Doctor. Plans to create a Dr. Dafoe movie series were blocked by the real Dafoe, but Hersholt was anxious to sustain the characterization of a beneficent, lovable small-town doctor. Thus Dr. Christian, named for Hersholt's favorite author, Hans Christian Andersen, was born. The actor created the role of Dr. Christian on radio in 1937 and then filmed a series of six Christian movies for RKO (1939-1941). Extending the ethics and generosity of Dr. Christian into his private life, Hersholt set up the Motion Picture Relief Fund, which provided medical care and a livable income for actors, directors and other studio employees who were no longer able to care for themselves. While serving as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he received two honorary Academy Awards for his charity work (1940, 1950). After the actor's death in 1956, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was set up by the Academy to honor conspicuous acts of selflessness and kindness in the movie industry.

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1940-Dr.-Christian-Meets-the-Women (Performer), 1938-Alexander's-Ragtime-Band (Performer), 1936-Reunion (Performer), 1936-Sins-of-Man (Performer), 1936-Tough-Guy (Performer), 1934-The-Painted-Veil (Performer), 1932-Skyscraper-Souls (Performer), 1931-Private-Lives (Performer), 1931-The-Phantom-of-Paris (Performer), 1930-A-Soldier's-Plaything (Performer), 1930-Hell-Harbor (Performer), 1930-Mamba (Performer), 1930-The-Case-of-Sergeant-Grischa (Performer), 1928-Jazz-Mad (Performer), 1927-The-Student-Prince-in-Old-Heidelberg (Performer), 1926-My-Old-Dutch (Performer), 1925-A-Woman's-Faith (Performer), 1923-Quicksands (Performer), 1922-When-Romance-Rides (Performer), 1921-Man-of-the-Forest (Performer), 1920-The-Red-Lane (Performer), 1918-The-Answer (Performer), 1917-The-Saintly-Sinner (Performer), 1916-Scratched (Performer), 1916-Kinkaid,-Gambler (Performer), 1916-Some-Medicine-Man (Performer), 1916-The-Apostle-of-Vengeance (Performer), 1915/II-Never-Again (Performer), 1906-Konfirmanden (Performer), 1922-When-Romance-Rides (Director), 1943-Stage-Door-Canteen (in person), 1941-Hedda-Hopper's-Hollywood-No.-2 (in person), 1923-Souls-for-Sale (in person), 1951-It's-a-Big-Country:-An-American-Anthology (Performer), 1999-Biography (Other), 2003-Complicated-Women (Other), 1963-Hollywood-Without-Make-Up (Other), 2004-Checking-Out:-Grand-Hotel (Other), 1932/I-Grand-Hotel (Performer), 1949-Dancing-in-the-Dark (Performer), 1940-The-Courageous-Dr.-Christian (Performer), 1938-Five-of-a-Kind (Performer), 1938-Happy-Landing (Performer), 1936-One-in-a-Million (Performer), 1936-The-Country-Doctor (Performer), 1935-Break-of-Hearts (Performer), 1934-The-Fountain (Performer), 1932-New-Morals-for-Old (Performer), 1931-Transatlantic (Performer), 1931-Daybreak (Performer), 1930-Viennese-Nights (Performer), 1930-The-Third-Alarm (Performer), 1930-The-Cat-Creeps (Performer), 1930-The-Climax (Performer), 1927-The-Wrong-Mr.-Wright (Performer), 1926-It-Must-Be-Love (Performer), 1925-Fifth-Avenue-Models (Performer), 1925-Dangerous-Innocence (Performer), 1924-So-Big (Performer), 1924-Sinners-in-Silk (Performer), 1921-The-Four-Horsemen-of-the-Apocalypse (Performer), 1920-The-Deceiver (Performer), 1919-Whom-the-Gods-Would-Destroy (Performer), 1917-'49-'17 (Performer), 1917-The-Show-Down (Performer), 1917-The-Townsend-Divorce-Case (Performer), 1917-The-Terror (Performer), 1917-Love-Aflame (Performer), 1916-It's-All-Wrong (Performer), 1916-The-Aryan (Performer), 1916-Hell's-Hinges (Performer), 1920-The-Deceiver (Director), 1954-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood-Stars-on-Parade (in person), 1954-A-Star-Is-Born-World-Premiere (in person), 1953-The-25th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1952-What's-My-Line (in person), 1949-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood's-Happy-Homes (in person), 1943-To-the-People-of-the-United-States (in person), 1924-The-City-of-Stars (in person), 1923-C-V-News:-Filming-Greed (in person), 1956-Dr.-Christian (Performer), 1955-Run-for-Cover (Performer), 1939-Meet-Dr.-Christian (Performer), 1939-Mr.-Moto-in-Danger-Island (Performer), 1936-His-Brother's-Wife (Performer), 1935-Murder-in-the-Fleet (Performer), 1935-Mark-of-the-Vampire (Performer), 1934-The-Cat-and-the-Fiddle (Performer), 1933-Christopher-Bean (Performer), 1933-Song-of-the-Eagle (Performer), 1932-Hearts-of-Humanity (Performer), 1932-Night-Court (Performer), 1932-Are-You-Listening (Performer), 1932-The-Beast-of-the-City (Performer), 1932-Emma (Performer), 1931-The-Sin-of-Madelon-Claudet (Performer), 1931-The-Voice-of-Hollywood-No.-7-Second-Series (Performer), 1930-East-Is-West (Performer), 1928-Give-and-Take (Performer), 1928-The-Battle-of-the-Sexes (Performer), 1928-Abie's-Irish-Rose (Performer), 1928-13-Washington-Square (Performer), 1926-Flames (Performer), 1925-Stella-Dallas (Performer), 1925-Don-Q-Son-of-Zorro (Performer), 1925-If-Marriage-Fails (Performer), 1924-Cheap-Kisses (Performer), 1924-Her-Night-of-Romance (Performer), 1924-The-Goldfish (Performer), 1922-Tess-of-the-Storm-Country (Performer), 1921-The-Servant-in-the-House (Performer), 1920-The-Golden-Trail (Performer), 1920-Merely-Mary-Ann (Performer), 1919-In-the-Land-of-the-Setting-Sun (Performer), 1919-Love's-Prisoner (Performer), 1918-Madame-Spy (Performer), 1917-Princess-Virtue (Performer), 1917-A-Stormy-Knight (Performer), 1917-The-Soul-Herder (Performer), 1917-The-Gunman's-Gospel (Performer), 1917-Southern-Justice (Performer), 1917-The-Clash-of-Steel (Performer), 1917-Fighting-for-Love (Performer), 1916-As-the-Candle-Burned (Performer), 1915-The-Disciple (Performer), 1920-The-Golden-Trail (Director), 1920-The-Golden-Trail (Other), 1954-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1997-20th-Century-Fox:-The-First-50-Years (Other), 1955-Screen-Snapshots-Series-34,-No.-6:-Hollywood-Shower-of-Stars (in person), 1952-Screen-Snapshots-5852:-Hollywood-Night-at-'21'-Club (in person), 1990-Hollywood-Mavericks (Other), 1931-Susan-Lenox (Performer), 1980-Hollywood (Other), 1941-They-Meet-Again (Performer), 1941-Melody-for-Three (Performer), 1940-Remedy-for-Riches (Performer), 1938-I'll-Give-a-Million (Performer), 1937-Heidi (Performer), 1937-Seventh-Heaven (Performer), 1934-Men-in-White (Performer), 1933-Dinner-at-Eight (Performer), 1933-The-Crime-of-the-Century (Performer), 1932-Flesh (Performer), 1932-The-Mask-of-Fu-Manchu (Performer), 1932-Unashamed (Performer), 1929-Modern-Love (Performer), 1929-The-Younger-Generation (Performer), 1929-Girl-on-the-Barge (Performer), 1928-The-Secret-Hour (Performer), 1927-Alias-the-Deacon (Performer), 1926-The-Old-Soak (Performer), 1926-The-Greater-Glory (Performer), 1924-Greed (Performer), 1924-The-Woman-on-the-Jury (Performer), 1924-Torment (Performer), 1923-Red-Lights (Performer), 1923-Jazzmania (Performer), 1922-The-Strangers'-Banquet (Performer), 1922-Heart's-Haven (Performer), 1921-A-Certain-Rich-Man (Performer), 1917-The-Greater-Law (Performer), 1917-Her-Primitive-Man (Performer), 1917-Perils-of-the-Secret-Service (Performer), 1917-Black-Orchids (Performer), 1916-Bullets-and-Brown-Eyes (Performer), 1916-The-Desert (Performer), 1906-En-ny-hat-til-Madammen (Performer), 1906-Professorens-Morgenavis (Performer), 1906-Professorens-Morgenavis (Director), 1922-The-Gray-Dawn (Director), 1922-Golden-Dreams (Other), 1922-Golden-Dreams (in person), 1955-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1940-Cavalcade-of-the-Academy-Awards (in person)

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JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 101905

Album leaf signed in blue ink by Jean Hersholt, reading "Jean Hersholt." Hersholt, a Danish actor known for playing Dr. Dafoe in The Country Doctor, contributed significantly to the film industry through charity work and establishing the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 343060

Index card signed by Jean Hersholt, featuring his signature "Jean Hersholt" in blue ink. Hersholt, known for his role in The Country Doctor, was a humanitarian who established the Motion Picture Relief Fund and received two honorary Academy Awards.

Price: $160.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/03/1940 - HFSID 296237

Autograph letter signed: Jean, from Jean Hersholt to Edward Clark, dated October 3, 1940, discussing the Motion Picture Relief Fund's decision against a proposed benefit. Hersholt expresses familiarity with similar propositions and mentions his busy schedule with radio and film work.

Sale Price $375.00

$450.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 7/1940 - HFSID 42807

Autograph note signed by Jean Hersholt reads, "To Margaret Main/My sincere wishes to you./Jean Hersholt/July 1940." on a yellow album leaf. Hersholt, known for his role as Dr. Christian, was a significant figure in film and philanthropy.

Price: $240.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 250978

Photograph of Jean Hersholt in a suit, inscribed and signed "To/Herbert C. Branch/With best wishes./Jean Hersholt". Hersholt, known for his role as Dr. Dafoe in The Country Doctor, was a notable humanitarian in the film industry.

Price: $600.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 300291

Photograph of Danish actor Jean Hersholt sitting and wearing a suit, inscribed and signed: "To Doris Randle/Best wishes/ Jean Hersholt". Known for his role as Dr. Dafoe in The Country Doctor, he contributed significantly to the film industry and philanthropy.

Sale Price $375.00

$450.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 289904

Photograph of Jean Hersholt inscribed and signed: "To Maxine Lieberman/Best wishes from/Jean Hersholt". Hersholt, known for his role as Dr. Dafoe in The Country Doctor, also created the character Dr. Christian and established the Motion Picture Relief Fund.

Price: $400.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1927 - HFSID 281008

Publicity photograph of Jean Hersholt wearing a suit, inscribed and signed with "To Adolph Newton Sutro/Best of luck from/Jean Hersholt/1927". The actor, known for his humanitarian efforts, created the character Dr. Christian in a popular radio series.

Sale Price $745.00

$900.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1931 - HFSID 258873

Vintage sepia publicity photograph of Jean Hersholt holding a lit cigar, inscribed and signed: "To Frank Stusek/With all my sincere wishes/Jean Hersholt/-31.". Hersholt is known for his role as Dr. Christian and his humanitarian efforts in the film industry.

Price: $600.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1952 - HFSID 319893

Photograph inscribed and signed by Jean Hersholt, reading "For/ Jackie S. William/ With best wishes/ from/ Jean Hersholt 1952". Hersholt, known for his philanthropic efforts, is recognized for his role as Dr. Christian and contributions to the Motion Picture Relief Fund.

Price: $850.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 6/1942 - HFSID 35332

Photograph signed by Jean Hersholt as Dr. Christian, inscribed with "To/Renée and Edmun[d]/Scotti/With all my sincerest/wishes-/Jean Hersholt/Doctor Christian/June 1942". Hersholt created the character based on his principles and is known for his humanitarian efforts in the film industry.

Sale Price $1,895.00

$2,250.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 9/1936 - HFSID 255526

Photograph of Jean Hersholt in a scene from The Country Doctor, inscribed and signed: "To Harry Williamson/Just a reminder of/The Country Doctor/alias/Jean Hersholt/Sept. 1936". Hersholt is recognized for his humanitarian contributions in the film industry.

Sale Price $425.00

$500.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 289372

Publicity photograph of Jean Hersholt, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman. Photograph signed: "To Saul/From/ Jean Hersholt", with a collector's ink stamp on verso dating the signature to January 28, 1939.

Price: $500.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 225940

Photograph of Jean Hersholt shows the actor in a white shirt and striped tie. Signed with "Sincerely,/Jean Hersholt". Hersholt is known for portraying Dr. Christian and for his humanitarian efforts in the film industry.

Price: $500.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1936 - HFSID 323253

Vintage still from the 1936 film The Country Doctor, signed by Jean Hersholt with the inscription, "Of all the H50 pictures I've made, I loved this one the most Jean Hersholt 1936". Dated the same year as the film's release.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 07/23/1946 - HFSID 288897

Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund, signed twice by Jean Hersholt in Hollywood on July 23, 1946. The document grants permission to use his signature and likeness for fundraising stamps supporting needy film industry veterans.

Sale Price $1,275.00

$1,500.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 225976

Typed letter signed by Jean Hersholt, ordering three copies of a short article about Hans Christian Andersen. Addressed to Clyde King, Jr., and detailing the request, it reflects Hersholt's connection to the author and his philanthropic efforts in the film industry.

Price: $500.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/19/1956 - HFSID 20347

Typed letter signed by Jean Hersholt, dated January 19, 1956, expresses his favorite Bible quote, the 23rd Psalm. Addressed to Mr. Frank R. Thornton, it highlights the quote's influence on his life. Hersholt was known for his humanitarian efforts in Hollywood.

Price: $400.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/31/1949 - HFSID 101973

Typed letter signed by Jean Hersholt expresses gratitude for advertising support in the Souvenir Program for the Friars' Frolic. Dated March 31, 1949, it highlights Hersholt's commitment to the Motion Picture Relief Fund and his humanitarian efforts in the industry.

Price: $400.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/03/1952 - HFSID 225977

Typed letter signed by Jean Hersholt, dated June 3, 1952, ordering two copies of Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. The letter is addressed to Clyde King, Jr., and includes a black and white photograph. Hersholt is known for his humanitarian contributions in the film industry.

Price: $500.00
JEAN HERSHOLT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/21/1948 - HFSID 156989

Typed letter signed by Jean Hersholt expresses gratitude for a tribute in the August 31st issue of Look Magazine. Dated August 21, 1948, it is addressed to Mr. Daniel D. Mich, highlighting Hersholt's charitable contributions and recognition in the film industry.

Sale Price $325.00

$400.00
CONNIE MARSHALL - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/26/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 288770

Consent form documenting Connie Marshall's authorization for the Motion Picture Relief Fund to use her signature and likeness for fundraising stamps, signed twice by her as "Constance B. Marshall" and "Connie Marshall", and by Jean Hersholt and her mother.

Price: $700.00
DICK HAYMES - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/26/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289027

Consent form documenting Dick Haymes's authorization, signed twice by him and once by Jean Hersholt as President of the Motion Picture Relief Fund. It grants rights to use his likeness for fundraising stamps, dated June 26, 1946.

Price: $700.00
FRANK LATIMORE - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/26/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 288966

Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund signed by Frank Latimore twice with the phrases, “Frank Latimore” and “Best Wishes Frank Latimore,” and also signed by Jean Hersholt as Fund President, dated June 26, 1946.

Price: $700.00
STEPHEN "MICHAEL" DUNNE - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/26/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289295

Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund signed by Michael Dunne and Jean Hersholt in 1946. Document grants exclusive rights to use Dunne's name and likeness for stamps, aiming to support needy film industry veterans.

Price: $700.00