Jimmy Durante Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JIMMY DURANTE
Born: February 10, 1893 in New York City, New York
Died: January 29, 1980 in Santa Monica, California
Biography
Jimmy Durante was born on February 10, 1893, in New York City and he was an entertainer, famed for his distinctive gravelly voice, prominent nose (earning him the affectionate nickname "Schnozzola"), and unmistakable comedic charm. Durante's career spanned vaudeville, radio, Broadway, film, and television.
Durante began his career as a ragtime pianist and bandleader in the 1920s before transitioning into comedy and acting. He played under the nickname "Ragtime Jimmy" for the Original New Orleans Jazz Band. He quickly gained popularity through vaudeville and Broadway shows, eventually making a successful leap to films with roles in classics such as Palooka (1934), You're in the Army Now (1941), and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963). Durante also appeared on television, Four Star Revue and The Jimmy Durante Show. His stage career included, Show Girl (1929), Strike Me Pink (1934) and Red, Hot and Blue (1936).
Durante began his career as a ragtime pianist and bandleader in the 1920s before transitioning into comedy and acting. He played under the nickname "Ragtime Jimmy" for the Original New Orleans Jazz Band. He quickly gained popularity through vaudeville and Broadway shows, eventually making a successful leap to films with roles in classics such as Palooka (1934), You're in the Army Now (1941), and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963). Durante also appeared on television, Four Star Revue and The Jimmy Durante Show. His stage career included, Show Girl (1929), Strike Me Pink (1934) and Red, Hot and Blue (1936).
1981-The-53rd-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 1953-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood's-Greatest-Comedians (Other), 1993-Sleepless-in-Seattle (Sound), 1934-Underneath-the-Broadway-Moon (Sound), 1971-The-23rd-Annual-Primetime-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1991-Something-a-Little-Less-Serious:-A-Tribute-to-'It's-a-Mad-Mad-Mad (Other), 1970-Jimmy-Durante-Presents-the-Lennon-Sisters (Sound), 1949-The-Milton-Berle-Show (Sound), 1944-Swooner-Crooner (Sound), 2009-1929:-The-Great-Crash (Other), 1976-It's-Showtime (Other), 1950-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 2004-Broadway:-The-American-Musical (Other), 1996-Bob-Hope:-Hollywood's-Brightest-Star (Other), 1950-The-Great-Rupert (Performer), 1947-It-Happened-in-Brooklyn (Performer), 1942-The-Man-Who-Came-to-Dinner (Performer), 1938-Sally,-Irene-and-Mary (Performer), 1935-Carnival (Performer), 1932-The-Phantom-President (Performer), 1968-The-Don-Rickles-Show (in person), 1965-Shindig! (in person), 1963-1965-What's-My-Line (in person), 1962-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (in person), 1958-The-Frank-Sinatra-Show (in person), 1957-The-Heart-of-Show-Business (in person), 1956-Inside-Beverly-Hills (in person), 1954-The-Donald-O'Connor-Show (in person), 1953-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1950-1953-All-Star-Revue (in person), 1934-Hollywood-Party (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-6 (in person), 1932-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-A-3 (in person), 1931-Jackie-Cooper's-Birthday-Party (in person), 1930-The-March-of-Time (in person), 1974-That's-Entertainment! (Sound), The-Hollywood-Palace (Sound), 1958-Perry-Como's-Kraft-Music-Hall (Sound), 1999-The-Rat-Pack (Other), 1996-Classic-Stand-Up-Comedy-of-Television (Other), 1974-That's-Entertainment! (Other), 2011-Hewy's-Animated-Movie-Reviews (Sound), 2009-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-History---The-1930s: (Sound), 1994-Greedy (Sound), 2013-Sa-er-der-tegnefilm (Other), 1961-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (Other), 1991-Only-the-Lonely (Sound), 1997-20th-Century-Fox:-The-First-50-Years (Other), 1993-American-Justice:-Target---Mafia (Other), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Sound), 1969-Those-Daring-Young-Men-in-Their-Jaunty-Jalopies (Sound), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Other), 1963-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other), 1963-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Sound), 1963-It's-a-Mad,-Mad,-Mad,-Mad-World (Performer), 1937-Hollywood-Party (Music Department), 1963-The-Judy-Garland-Show (Sound), 1958-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1984-Going-Hollywood:-The-'30s (Other), 1964-Hollywood-and-the-Stars (Other), 1966-Alice-Through-the-Looking-Glass (Performer), 1966-Bob-Hope-Presents-the-Chrysler-Theatre (Performer), 1964-Summer-Playhouse (Performer), 1962-Billy-Rose's-Jumbo (Performer), 1944-Two-Girls-and-a-Sailor (Performer), 1940-Melody-Ranch (Performer), 1938-Start-Cheering (Performer), 1934-Strictly-Dynamite (Performer), 1933-Broadway-to-Hollywood (Performer), 1933-Give-a-Man-a-Job (Performer), 1932-Le-plombier-amoureux (Performer), 1932-The-Passionate-Plumber (Performer), 1931-New-Adventures-of-Get-Rich-Quick-Wallingford (Performer), 1971-1972-The-Sonny-and-Cher-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1966-1969-The-Bob-Hope-Show (in person), 1964-1969-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1968-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1967-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1963-The-Jerry-Lewis-Show (in person), 1962-At-This-Very-Moment (in person), 1960-The-Garry-Moore-Show (in person), 1955-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood-Premiere (in person), 1954-Max-Liebman-Presents:-Spotlight (in person), 1935-Screen-Snapshots-Series-14,-No.-6 (in person), 2009-Orphan (Sound), 1997-Judy-Garland's-Hollywood (Other), 1992-Legends-of-Comedy (Other), 1965-Hollywood-My-Home-Town (Other), 1975-Brother-Can-You-Spare-a-Dime (Other), 1949-Some-of-the-Best:-Twenty-Five-Years-of-Motion-Picture-Leadership (in person), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Sound), 2008-11th-Annual-the-Kennedy-Center-Mark-Twain-Prize-for-American (Other), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Other), 1956-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 2004-Checking-Out:-Grand-Hotel (Other), 2001-Marlene-Dietrich:-Her-Own-Song (Other), 1959-Sunday-Showcase (Sound), 1964-The-Big-Parade-of-Comedy (Other), 1982-Showbiz-Goes-to-War (Other), 1961-The-Last-Judgment (Performer), 1950-The-Milkman (Performer), 1948-On-an-Island-with-You (Performer), 1947-This-Time-for-Keeps (Performer), 1936-Forbidden-Music (Performer), 1934-Student-Tour (Performer), 1934-Palooka (Performer), 1933-Meet-the-Baron (Performer), 1933-Hell-Below (Performer), 1932-Speak-Easily (Performer), 1931-The-Christmas-Party (Performer), 1931-The-Cuban-Love-Song (Performer), 1930-Roadhouse-Nights (Performer), 1972-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1971-The-Pearl-Bailey-Show (in person), 1969-1970-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1969-The-Kraft-Music-Hall (in person), 1967-The-Smothers-Brothers-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1966-The-Lucy-Show (in person), 1962-The-14th-Annual-Primetime-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1960-Pepe (in person), 1959-Bing-Crosby-and-Dean-Martin-Present-High-Hopes (in person), 1957-Club-Oasis (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-9 (in person), 1933-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-A-9 (in person), 1932-Hollywood-on-Parade (in person), 1966-The-Sammy-Davis,-Jr.-Show (Sound), 2001-The-Nightclub-Years (Other), 1994-Paul-Merton's-Palladium-Story (Other), 1980-Bob-Hope's-Overseas-Christmas-Tours:-Around-the-World-with-the (Other), 2007-American-Masters (Sound), 2007-Gene-Autry:-White-Hat,-Silver-Screen (Other), 1988-Happy-Birthday,-Bob:-50-Stars-Salute-Your-50-Years-with-NBC (Other), 2004-The-Notebook (Sound), 1997-Hidden-Hollywood:-Treasures-from-the-20th-Century-Fox-Film-Vaults (Sound), 1956-The-Jimmy-Durante-Show (Sound), 1961-Make-Room-for-Daddy (Performer), 1962-The-New-March-of-Dimes-Presents:-The-Scene-Stealers (in person), 1997-Hidden-Hollywood:-Treasures-from-the-20th-Century-Fox-Film-Vaults (Other), 1988-My-Stepmother-Is-an-Alien (Sound), 1956-The-Wa_lter-Winchell-Show (in person), 1952-Screen-Snapshots:-Memories-of-Famous-Hollywood-Comedians (Other), 1991-City-Slickers (Sound), 1962-The-Jack-Benny-Program (Sound), 1994-Entertaining-the-Troops (Other), 1974-Fred-Astaire-Salutes-the-Fox-Musicals (Other), 1997-2007-American-Masters (Other), 2003-Christmas-from-Hollywood (Other), 1970-The-Hollywood-Palace (Other), 2000-Lacos-de-Familia (Sound), 1970-Howdy (Performer), 1969-Frosty-the-Snowman (Performer), 1946-Two-Sisters-from-Boston (Performer), 1944-Music-for-Millions (Performer), 1941-You're-in-the-Army-Now (Performer), 1938-Little-Miss-Broadway (Performer), 1934-George-White's-Scandals (Performer), 1933-What-No-Beer (Performer), 1932-Blondie-of-the-Follies (Performer), 1932-The-Wet-Parade (Performer), 1974-ABC-Late-Night (in person), 1969-1970-Jimmy-Durante-Presents-the-Lennon-Sisters (in person), 1969-The-Mothers-In-Law (in person), 1968-Romp!!! (in person), 1961-1966-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1965-The-37th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1961-1963-Perry-Como's-Kraft-Music-Hall (in person), 1962-President-Kennedy's-Birthday-Salute (in person), 1959-1961-Sunday-Showcase (in person), 1961-Bobby-Darin-and-Friends (in person), 1960-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1957-1958-The-Dinah-Shore-Chevy-Show (in person), 1957-Beau-James (in person), 1954-1956-The-Jimmy-Durante-Show (in person), 1953-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (in person)
Keep-Off-the-Grass - Performer (May 23, 1940 - June 29, 1940), Stars-In-Your-Eyes - Performer (March 9, 1939 - May 27, 1939), Red,-Hot-and-Blue - Performer (October 29, 1936 - April 10, 1937), Jumbo - Performer (November 16, 1935 - April 18, 1936), Strike-Me-Pink - Performer (March 4, 1933 - June 10, 1933), The-New-Yorkers - Performer (December 8, 1930 - May 2, 1931), Show-Girl - Performer (July 2, 1929 - October 5, 1929)
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 49543Piece of paper signed by "Jimmy Durante", attached to a card. Durante, known as "The Schnozzola", was a vaudeville sensation and a multifaceted entertainer. Signature includes a tape mark touching the "J" in Jimmy, otherwise in fine condition.Price: $90.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 161042Signature by Jimmy Durante, reading "Jimmy/Durante", is included. Durante, known as "The Schnozzola", was a renowned entertainer in vaudeville, television, and film, recognized for his distinctive voice and charitable performances benefiting children.
Price: $80.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 521Autograph letter signed by Jimmy Durante expresses gratitude for a letter of encouragement. Addressed to Barbara, it includes a personal message. Durante, known for his distinctive nose and career in entertainment, emphasizes appreciation and hopes to return to New York.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 2152Autograph note signed by Jimmy Durante reads, "To Jane Thomson-/Wish you were/on the train with your Dad/Love & Kisses/Jimmy Schnozzle Durante." Durante, known for his unique performances, was a notable entertainer in vaudeville, films, and radio.
Price: $140.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 165343Autograph note signed by Jimmy Durante reads, "Hot Cha/my Best always/and I think/your great -/Jimmy Durante", on a card promoting an appearance by "Myrus, The Wizard of Mental Telepathy" in Chicago. From the collection of Elsie Myrus.
Price: $140.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 285069Card signed by Jimmy Durante in black ink, reading "Jimmy/Durante". Durante, also known as "The Schnozzola", gained fame in vaudeville, film, and television, recognized for his unique voice and popular songs like "Inka Dinka Doo".
Price: $90.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 101428Autographed piece of paper signed by Jimmy Durante and Ethel Merman, including sentiments: "My Best/Jimmy Durante" and "Best Wishes/Ethel Merman". Durante and Merman collaborated on Broadway and appeared together in the film It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Price: $160.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 100157Photograph of Jimmy Durante wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: "To Norman/Its a pleasure/my Best/from Pal/Jimmy Durante". Durante was a renowned entertainer known for his unique voice and signature phrases.
Price: $220.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 145370Photograph of Jimmy Durante wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: "To Sylvia/A Pleasure/Working/with you/Best Wishes/Jimmy Durante". Durante, known as "The Schnozzola", was a celebrated performer in vaudeville, films, and television.
Price: $750.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 30738Photograph of Jimmy Durante wearing a suit, tie, and hat, inscribed and signed: "To Elinor/A Pleasure/Best/Jimmy/Durante". Known as The Schnoz, Durante was a prominent performer in various entertainment mediums.
Price: $200.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 46482Photograph of Jimmy Durante adjusting his tie, inscribed and signed: "To/Margie/a pleasure/I loves ya/Jimmy Durante". Dated 1949 on verso, linking to his role as a host of The Texaco Star Theatre during that time.
Price: $240.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 50759Photograph of Jimmy Durante in profile, smoking a cigar and wearing a hat, is inscribed and signed: "To the/Villanova/Rest -/When you/want Italian/food - Boy/go to the/Villanova/Jimmy Durante". Photograph by Maurice Seymour.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 55314Photograph of Jimmy Durante inscribed and signed: "Hello Misty -/Best/Jimmy Durante". Dated on verso: "24-11-'32". Durante appeared in five films that year, known for his distinctive nose and entertainment talents across various media.
Price: $220.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 174014Publicity photograph of Jimmy Durante playing the piano, inscribed and signed: "To/Eddie and/Betty Sousa/this is/a/pleasure/Jimmy/Durante." Durante, known as "The Schnozzola," gained fame in vaudeville and later in films and television, performing for charitable causes.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 175133Photograph of Jimmy Durante wearing a plaid sport coat, inscribed and signed: "To Hall Fisher/'A pleasure'/my Best/Wishes/Always/Jimmy/Durante". Durante, known for his unique voice and comedic performances, was a prominent figure in entertainment.
Price: $220.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 250357Photograph of Jimmy Durante holding a football and smoking a cigar, inscribed and signed: "To Murray/Hot Cha/Best/Jimmy Durante". Durante was a renowned performer in vaudeville, film, radio, and television, known for his distinctive voice and humor.
Price: $400.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254064Publicity photograph of Jimmy Durante from the movie Hopeful, signed and inscribed: "To Murray -/Hot Cha/Jimmy Durante". Includes a typed caption on the verso discussing Durante's career and aspirations.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254989Photograph of Jimmy Durante wearing a tie, inscribed and signed: "To Murray -/Hot Cha/Jimmy Durante". Known for his performances in vaudeville, films, and television, Durante was a popular entertainer recognized for his distinctive voice and humor.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 255108Photograph of Jimmy Durante wearing a tuxedo, inscribed and signed: "To Murray/Hot Cha/Best/Jimmy Durante". Durante, known as "The Schnozzola", was a prominent performer in vaudeville, films, and television, entertaining audiences with music and humor.
Price: $320.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 281408Photograph of Jimmy Durante, inscribed and signed "To/Trinia/this is a/pleasure/Jimmy Durante". Known for his distinctive nose, Durante was a renowned performer in vaudeville, film, and television, famous for songs like Inka Dinka Doo and Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?
Price: $220.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 282772Photograph of Jimmy Durante shows him in a suit and tie, signed to restaurant owner Joseph "Peppino" Micoli. Inscribed with "To/Joe Peppino-/a pleasure/to do Business/with you/what Food/Saluta/Jimmy/Durante." The item highlights Durante's connection to Beverly Hills.
Price: $280.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 257857Publicity photograph of Jimmy Durante playing the piano, inscribed and signed: "To Joan -/Mc Grath -/a pleasure/my Best Wishes/Jimmy/Durante". Durante, known for his unique persona, had a successful career in vaudeville, films, and television.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 257858Photograph of Jimmy Durante shows him with his hand resting on his head. It is inscribed and signed: "To Catherine/Here's wishing my Best/for your Book. I hope putting/me in it won't spoil it -/Hot-Cha - Schnozzle Durante".
Price: $400.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 72221Photograph of Jimmy Durante, signed "Jimmy Durante". Known as "The Schnozzola", Durante was a vaudeville sensation and popular performer across various media. He was recognized for his humor and signature songs like "Inka Dinka Doo".
Price: $240.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/28/1957 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 178184Contract signed by Jimmy Durante and Irvin Feld, dated January 28, 1957, confirming Durante's performance in Washington, D.C. for fourteen days. Signatures include "Jimmy Durante" and "Irvin Feld" (twice), detailing payment and performance terms.
Price: $360.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/10/1972 - HFSID 262357Contract signed by Jimmy Durante for his appearance on Burl Lives 1972 Special, dated April 10, 1972. Signed in ink as "Jimmy Durante" and "JD" on the last page. Includes details of compensation and rehearsal schedule.
Price: $400.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/19/1963 - HFSID 258900Partly printed document signed by Jimmy Durante, dated April 19, 1963. Durante hires the William Morris Agency, Inc. as his sole agent for entertainment services, agreeing to a ten percent commission. Also signed by an agent from the agency.
Price: $360.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/06/1972 - HFSID 169261Contract signed by Jimmy Durante with Independent Television Corporation and Jewel Productions Limited for appearing on The Julie Andrews Hour, dated October 6, 1972. Signed in ink as "Jimmy Durante" and detailing compensation, rehearsal, and recording dates.
Sale Price $275.00
$340.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/16/1951 - HFSID 258059Document signed by Jimmy Durante, agreeing to a three-year representation contract with the William Morris Agency, dated November 16, 1951. Signed as "Jimmy Durante" and also by an agent from the agency.
Price: $360.00
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JIMMY "SCHNOZZOLA" DURANTE - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/1952 - HFSID 178183Document signed by Jimmy Durante licensing the rights to "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" and "Santa Clause Is Coming to Town" to Simon and Schuster, Inc. Signed in ink under "Approved and Accepted" on letterhead dated November 1952.
Price: $360.00
