Jimmy Dorsey Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JIMMY DORSEY
Born: February 29, 1904 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Died: June 12, 1957 in New York City, New York
Biography
James Francis "JIMMY" DORSEY (1904-1957) and brother Thomas Francis "TOMMY" DORSEY, Jr. formed their first band, Dorsey's Novelty Six, in 1920. In 1927, their orchestra, which featured Tommy on trombone, became The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra; its members included Glenn Miller and Bob Crosby. In 1935, Tommy quit after a disagreement with his brother and formed a band of his own from the remnants of Joe Haymes' orchestra. His theme song was "Sentimental" ("I'm Getting Sentimental Over You"), which was first recorded in 1932 by a pick-up recording group under the Dorsey Brothers. Frank Sinatra became one of Tommy's vocalists, resulting in a number of Top 10 hits for the orchestra leader. The brothers reunited in 1953, led mainly by Tommy, but with Jimmy prominently featured, and earning national publicity through the Dorseys' own TV program, Stage Show, on CBS (1955-1956).
1974-The-e_xecution-of-Private-Slovik (Sound), 1929-High-Hat (in person), 1995-Today (Sound), 1944-You-Can't-Ration-Love (Sound), 1938-Jimmy-Dorsey-and-His-Orchestra (Sound), 1955-What's-My-Line (in person), 1953-The-Dorsey-Brothers'-Encore (in person), 1938-Jimmy-Dorsey-and-His-Orchestra (in person), 1981-This-Is-Elvis (Other), 1956-Jazz-Ball (Other), 2003-Red-Betsy (Sound), 1979-Tangerine (Sound), 1949-Make-Believe-Ballroom (Sound), 1944-Lost-in-a-Harem (Sound), 1942-The-Fleet's-In (Sound), 1944-Lost-in-a-Harem (Performer), 1952-1955-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (in person), 1949-Make-Believe-Ballroom (in person), 1944-Hollywood-Canteen (in person), 1942-The-Fleet's-In (in person), 1938-You-Leave-Me-Breathless (in person), 1934-Mirrors (in person), 2012-Boardwalk-Empire (Sound), 1955-1956-Stage-Show (in person), 1964-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 2008-Nancy-LaMott:-I'll-Be-Here-with-You (Sound), 1991-Cool-as-Ice (Sound), 1989-Cookie (Sound), 1984-Racing-with-the-Moon (Sound), 1970-Petticoat-Junction (Sound), 1964-The-Jack-Benny-Program (Sound), 1952-Varieties (Sound), 1947-The-Fabulous-Dorseys (Sound), 1946-Headline-Bands (Sound), 1944-Groovie-Movie (Sound), 1954-The-George-Jessel-Show (in person), 1952-Varieties (in person), 1948-Music-Man (in person), 1947-The-Fabulous-Dorseys (in person), 1928-Walt-Roesner-and-the-Capitolians (in person), 1946-Headline-Bands (Other), 1988-Big-Top-Pee-wee (Sound), 1996-My-Sex-Life...-or-How-I-Got-Into-an-Argument (Sound), 1998-Playing-by-Heart (Sound), 1994-Second-Best (Sound), 1948-Catalina-Interlude (Sound), 1944-Four-Jills-in-a-Jeep (Sound), 1943-I-Dood-It (Sound), 1936-That-Girl-from-Paris (Performer), 1948-Jimmy-Dorsey-and-His-Orchestra (in person), 1948-Catalina-Interlude (in person), 1944-Four-Jills-in-a-Jeep (in person), 1943-I-Dood-It (in person), 1941-Birth-of-the-Blues (Other)
Theater Credits
Strike-Up-the-Band - Other (January 14, 1930 - June 28, 1930)
Style
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JIMMY DORSEY - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1949 - HFSID 41645Advertisement signed by Jimmy Dorsey, dated January 22, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio. It contains the inscription "Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey" on the inside front cover. The cover promotes his engagement and mentions a music charge for entry after 9 P.M.Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 576Piece of paper signed by Jimmy Dorsey, featuring the signature "Jimmy Dorsey". Dorsey, a prominent musician, led his orchestra to 100 chart hits over 15 years, including the 1937 hit "Too Marvelous For Words".
Price: $180.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 167019Album leaf signed by Jimmy Dorsey, with the signature reading "Jimmy Dorsey". Accompanied by a cutout magazine photograph affixed at the lower margin. Dorsey, known for his work in music, led his own successful orchestra after working with his brother.
Price: $180.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 225527Card signed by Jimmy Dorsey contains a brief note to a fan, reading "To Marie -/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Dorsey, an accomplished alto saxophonist and clarinetist, led a successful orchestra, recording 100 chart hits over his career.
Price: $280.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 285078Autograph note signed by Jimmy Dorsey, reading "To Lonnie-/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Dorsey, a prominent musician, led his own orchestra after his brother left. Notably, he recorded many hits, including the classic "Too Marvelous For Words".
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 287475Autograph note signed by Jimmy Dorsey reads, "Dear Lorraine - Lots of/good luck with your/Club./Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Dorsey, a celebrated bandleader and musician, is known for his significant contributions to music, particularly with his orchestra's chart hits.
Price: $380.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 34048Index card containing a note signed by Jimmy Dorsey states, "To Marc -/My Sincere good Wishes/Jimmy Dorsey". The verso includes a printed list of cover charges for The Roof, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York.
Price: $320.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279725Photograph of Jimmy Dorsey playing a saxophone, inscribed and signed: "To Frank/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Captioned at lower margin. Dorsey, an influential musician, led his own band after his brother's departure, recording numerous hits.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 252569Photograph of Jimmy Dorsey shows him in a suit and tie. It is inscribed and signed: "To Sam Reber-/With all my Sincere/good wishes_/Jimmy Dorsey". This sepia publicity photo comes from Colonnades Inc., New York.
Sale Price $260.00
$350.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 266609Photograph signed by Jimmy Dorsey, inscribed "To Sam Miller/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". The item showcases the renowned alto saxophonist and clarinetist, who led a successful orchestra and recorded numerous chart hits.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176222Photograph of Jimmy Dorsey shows him in a suit with a bow tie. It is inscribed and signed: "To Ruth/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". The publicity photo includes a caption at the lower margin: "Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra".
Price: $275.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176242Photograph inscribed and signed by Jimmy Dorsey with the inscription "To Mae/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey." It depicts Dorsey holding his instrument, with a printed caption reading "Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra."
Price: $275.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 178855Photograph of Jimmy Dorsey, inscribed and signed: "To Antoinette/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". This M-G-M publicity photograph captures him in a suit and tie, holding an instrument. Dorsey was a prominent bandleader and musician, known for numerous chart hits.
Price: $375.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 217838Photograph of Jimmy Dorsey, featuring him in a suit with a bow tie. Inscribed and signed: "To Stirling/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey." Dorsey, an accomplished alto saxophonist and clarinetist, led his own successful orchestra after his brother's departure.
Sale Price $225.00
$275.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 09/15/1937 - HFSID 755Photograph of Jimmy Dorsey wearing a suit, inscribed and signed: "To Ed--/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey/Sept 15 '37". Dorsey, an accomplished alto saxophonist and clarinetist, led his orchestra to 100 chart hits, including the 1937 hit "Too Marvelous For Words".
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 290061Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Marshall/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey." Dated October 27, 1939, with a collector's ink stamp on verso. Depicting Jimmy Dorsey in a tuxedo, holding a baton, it highlights his musical legacy and accomplishments.
Price: $300.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 266610Photograph of Jimmy Dorsey holding a saxophone, signed "Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Captioned at the lower margin, it features information about Dorsey's musical career and his contributions to the band he led after his brother's departure.
Price: $425.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289948Consent forms authorize the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce the Dorsey brothers' signatures and likeness for fundraising stamps. Each document is signed twice by Jimmy Dorsey and Tommy Dorsey on August 6, 1946.
Price: $950.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 284995Postcard photograph of the Atlantic City Race Course, inscribed and signed on the verso as "To Dory/Jimmy Dorsey." Un-mailed, this postcard showcases the celebrated musician Jimmy Dorsey, known for his contributions to music and numerous chart hits.
Price: $220.00
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EDGAR KENNEDY - AUTOGRAPH 1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82924Page from the book Movie Lot to Beachhead is signed by 25 notable personalities, including "Leo B. Gorcey" and "Bill Frawley". Signatures appear on both sides, making this a rare collection from Hollywood's elite, published in 1945.
Price: $800.00
