Joan Crawford Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOAN CRAWFORD
Born: March 23, 1906 in San Antonio, Texas
Died: May 10, 1977 in New York City, New York
Biography
Joan Crawford (1906-1977), shot to stardom on the strength of 1928's Our Dancing Daughters, starring as Diana "Di" Medford, a role originally intended for Clara Bow. The film was hugely successful, and MGM soon doubled her salary and began featuring her name on marquees. Unlike so many stars of the period, Crawford successfully made the transformation from the silents to the sound era, although she preferred the silents. Crawford, originally a professional dancer, had made her film debut in 1925. She won a Best Actress Academy Award for Mildred Pierce (1945) and was nominated for Best Actress Oscars for Possessed (1947) and Sudden Fear (1952). A tell-all memoir, Mommie Dearest (1978, later made into a feature film), by her daughter Christina, portrayed Crawford as unfeeling and ruthlessly ambitious. However, Crawford was a faithful correspondent with her large fan base.
1959-The-Joseph-Cotten-Show:-On-Trial (Performer), 1952-Olympic-Fund-Telethon (in person), 2001-Backstory (Other), 1988-Going-Hollywood:-The-War-Years (Other), 1985-That's-Dancing! (Other), 1969-Hollywood:-The-Selznick-Years (Other), 1962-Lykke-og-krone (Other), 2003-Complicated-Women (Other), 1993-The-65th-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 2012-Arena (Other), 2008-Thou-Shalt-Not:-Sex,-Sin-and-Censorship-in-Pre-Code-Hollywood (Other), 1999-ABC-2000:-The-Millennium (Other), 1970-The-Hollywood-Palace (Other), 1998-Universal-Horror (Other), 2008-Hush...-Hush,-Sweet-Joan:-The-Making-of-Charlotte (Other), 2004-Ziegfeld-Girl-Intro (Other), 1966-Cinema (in person), 1966-The-38th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1965-The-37th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1964-The-36th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1964-How-to-Plan-a-Movie-Murder (in person), 1956-Picture-Parade (in person), 1955-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1950-Screen-Actors (in person), 1938-Screen-Snapshots-Series-17,-No.-6 (in person), 1932/I-Screen-Snapshots (in person), 1972-The-Sixth-Sense (Performer), 1968-Journey-to-Midnight (Performer), 1965-I-Saw-What-You-Did (Performer), 1964-Della (Performer), 1963-Route-66 (Performer), 1961-The-Foxes (Performer), 1959-The-Best-of-Everything (Performer), 1955-Female-on-the-Beach (Performer), 1953-Torch-Song (Performer), 1951-Goodbye,-My-Fancy (Performer), 1950-The-Damned-Don't-Cry (Performer), 1946-Humoresque (Performer), 1945-Mildred-Pierce (Performer), 1942-They-All-Kissed-the-Bride (Performer), 1941-A-Woman's-Face (Performer), 1937-Mannequin (Performer), 1936-The-Gorgeous-Hussy (Performer), 1933-Dancing-Lady (Performer), 1932-Rain (Performer), 1931-Laughing-Sinners (Performer), 1930-Paid (Performer), 1929-Our-Modern-Maidens (Performer), 1928-Rose-Marie (Performer), 1927-Spring-Fever (Performer), 1927-The-Understanding-Heart (Performer), 1926-Paris (Performer), 1964-Della (Producer), 1970-1971-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1970-The-Tim-Conway-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1962-Password-All-Stars (in person), 2012-Frost-on-Interviews (Other), 1997-Judy-Garland's-Hollywood (Other), 1978-Hollywood-Greats (Other), 1932/I-Grand-Hotel (Performer), 1968-The-Linkletter-Show (in person), 2004-Checking-Out:-Grand-Hotel (Other), 1995-The-First-100-Years:-A-Celebration-of-American-Movies (Other), 1984-TV's-Funniest-Game-Show-Moments (Other), 1978-The-50th-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Sound), 2010-Moguls-&-Movie-Stars:-A-History-of-Hollywood (Other), 2009-1939:-Hollywood's-Greatest-Year (Other), 2002-Joan-Crawford:-The-Ultimate-Movie-Star (Other), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Other), 2007-Why-Be-Good-Sexuality-&-Censorship-in-Early-Cinema (Other), 2000-Lon-Chaney:-A-Thousand-Faces (Other), 1983-Hollywood-Out-takes-and-Rare-Footage (Other), 1964-The-Big-Parade-of-Comedy (Other), 1972-Hollywood:-The-Dream-Factory (Other), 2005-The-Damned-Don't-Cry:-The-Crawford-Formula---Real-and-Reel (Other), 1996-Joan-Crawford:-Always-the-Star (Other), 1995-The-Casting-Couch (Other), 2007-Royal-Wedding:-June,-Judy-and-Jane (Other), 1995-American-Cinema (Other), 1975-Brother-Can-You-Spare-a-Dime (Other), 1970-Trog (Performer), 1969-Journey-to-the-Unknown (Performer), 1967-The-Man-from-U.N.C.L.E. (Performer), 1963-The-Caretakers (Performer), 1959-1961-Zane-Grey-Theater (Performer), 1959-Woman-on-the-Run (Performer), 1954-Johnny-Guitar (Performer), 1953-The-Revlon-Mirror-Theater (Performer), 1941-When-Ladies-Meet (Performer), 1939-The-Women (Performer), 1938-The-Shining-Hour (Performer), 1936-Love-on-the-Run (Performer), 1935-I-Live-My-Life (Performer), 1934-Chained (Performer), 1933-Today-We-Live (Performer), 1932-Letty-Lynton (Performer), 1931-This-Modern-Age (Performer), 1931-Dance,-Fools,-Dance (Performer), 1930-Montana-Moon (Performer), 1929-Untamed (Performer), 1928-Our-Dancing-Daughters (Performer), 1928-Four-Walls (Performer), 1928-Across-to-Singapore (Performer), 1925-Old-Clothes (Performer), 1925-The-Circle (Performer), 1925-The-Merry-Widow (Performer), 1959-Woman-on-the-Run (Producer), 2012-A-Lazy-Summer-Afternoon-with-Mario-Montez (Writer), 1963-1972-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1970-The-27th-Annual-Golden-Globes-Awards (in person), 1969-Garbo (in person), 1967-The-39th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1957-1966-What's-My-Line (in person), 1965-To-Tell-the-Truth (in person), 1965-The-17th-Annual-Primetime-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1962-1965-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1962-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1961-The-33rd-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1958-1960-The-Bob-Hope-Show (in person), 1960-Hedda-Hopper's-Hollywood (in person), 1959-Sunday-Showcase (in person), 1954-1955-Tonight! (in person), 1955-Hollywood-Mothers-and-Fathers (in person), 1954-A-Star-Is-Born-World-Premiere (in person), 1953-The-25th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1944-Hollywood-Canteen (in person), 1939-Screen-Snapshots-Series-18,-No.-8 (in person), 1931-Wir-schalten-um-auf-Hollywood (in person), 1929-Hollywood-Snapshots-#11 (in person), 1926-WAMPAS-Baby-Stars-of-1926 (in person), 1925-1925-Studio-Tour (in person), 1972-Beyond-the-Water's-Edge (Performer), 1967-Berserk (Performer), 1964-Strait-Jacket (Performer), 1954-1959-General-Electric-Theater (Performer), 1955-Queen-Bee (Performer), 1952-Sudden-Fear (Performer), 1942-Reunion-in-France (Performer), 1940-Susan-and-God (Performer), 1937-The-Bride-Wore-Red (Performer), 1937-The-Last-of-Mrs.-Cheyney (Performer), 1935-No-More-Ladies (Performer), 1934-Sadie-McKee (Performer), 1931-Possessed (Performer), 1931-The-Stolen-Jools (Performer), 1928-The-Law-of-the-Range (Performer), 1927-The-Unknown (Performer), 1927-The-Taxi-Dancer (Performer), 1926-Tramp,-Tramp,-Tramp (Performer), 1925-Ben-Hur:-A-Tale-of-the-Christ (Performer), 1925-A-Slave-of-Fashion (Performer), 1925-Pretty-Ladies (Performer), 1952-Sudden-Fear (Producer), 1952-Sudden-Fear (Writer), 1925-Lady-of-the-Night (Other), 1975-Easter-Island (in person), 1971-Journey-to-Murder (in person), 1965-1969-Girl-Talk (in person), 1966-The-Oscar (in person), 1965-I'll-Bet (in person), 1964-The-Celebrity-Game (in person), 1961-1963-I've-Got-a-Secret (in person), 1963-The-35th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1962-Your-First-Impression (in person), 1960-Startime (in person), 1937-Screen-Snapshots-Series-16,-No.-12 (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-6 (in person), 1930-Screen-Snapshots-Series-10,-No.-1 (in person), 1930-Screen-Snapshots-Series-9,-No.-11 (in person), 1929-The-Hollywood-Revue-of-1929 (in person), 1928-Voices-Across-the-Sea (in person), 2008-Tough-Baby:-Torch-Song (Sound), 2008-Tough-Baby:-Torch-Song (Other), 2007-Girl-27 (Other), 1959-Zwischen-Gluck-und-Krone (Other), 1940-Hollywood:-Style-Center-of-the-World (Other), 1969-Rod-Serling's-Night-Gallery (Performer), 1990-Dream-On (Other), 1955-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other), 1998-Warner-Bros.-75th-Anniversary:-No-Guts,-No-Glory (Other), 2007-The-Brothers-Warner (Other), 1963-Hollywood:-The-Great-Stars (Other), 2013-Donne-nel-mito:-Anna-Magnani-a-Hollywood (Other), 1982-Dead-Men-Don't-Wear-Plaid (Other), 1965-The-Love-Goddesses (Other), 1940-The-Miracle-of-Sound (Other), 1925-The-Only-Thing (Performer), 1957-The-Story-of-Esther-Costello (Producer), 1968-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1968-The-Lucy-Show (in person), 1968-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1965-1967-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1965-ABC's-Nightlife (in person), 1962-The-34th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1961-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (in person), 1960-The-32nd-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1957-Caesar's-Hour (in person), 1957-Tonight!-America-After-Dark (in person), 1953-At-Home-with-Joan-Crawford (in person), 1949-It's-a-Great-Feeling (in person), 1970-The-Virginian (Performer), 1968-The-Secret-Storm (Performer), 1962-What-Ever-Happened-to-Baby-Jane (Performer), 1957-The-Story-of-Esther-Costello (Performer), 1956-Autumn-Leaves (Performer), 1952-This-Woman-Is-Dangerous (Performer), 1950-Harriet-Craig (Performer), 1949-Flamingo-Road (Performer), 1947-Daisy-Kenyon (Performer), 1947-Possessed (Performer), 1943-Above-Suspicion (Performer), 1940-Strange-Cargo (Performer), 1939-The-Ice-Follies-of-1939 (Performer), 1934-Forsaking-All-Others (Performer), 1930-Our-Blushing-Brides (Performer), 1930-Great-Day (Performer), 1929-The-Duke-Steps-Out (Performer), 1928-Dream-of-Love (Performer), 1927/II-West-Point (Performer), 1927-Twelve-Miles-Out (Performer), 1927-Winners-of-the-Wilderness (Performer), 1926-The-Boob (Performer), 1925-Sally,-Irene-and-Mary (Performer), 1951-Cancer-Fund-Film-Not_ables-Attend-Glittering-Benefits (in person), 2010-Flappers,-Speakeasies,-and-the-Birth-of-Modern-Culture (Other), 2007-City-Confidential (Other), 2006-Stardust:-The-Bette-Davis-Story (Other), 2002-Battle-Axe:-The-Making-of-'Strait-Jacket' (Other), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Other), 1967-The-Karate-Killers (Other), 1964-Four-Days-in-November (Other), 1974-That's-Entertainment! (Sound), 2007-Brush-with-Life:-The-Art-of-Being-Edward-Biberman (Other), 1994-1996-Biography (Other), 1974-That's-Entertainment! (Other), 2008-Blue-Skies-Beyond-the-Looking-Glass (Other), 2008-TV's-Believe-It-or-Not (Other), 1968-Mia-and-Roman (Other), 1995-Legends-of-Entertainment-Video (Other), 1984-Going-Hollywood:-The-'30s (Other), 1939-From-the-Ends-of-the-Earth (Other), 1977-That's-Action (Other), 1963-1964-Hollywood-and-the-Stars (Other), 2008-American-Masters (Other), 2008-Gable-and-Crawford (Other), 2007-Spine-Tingler!-The-William-Castle-Story (Other)
Theater Credits
The-Passing-Show-of-1924 - Performer (September 3, 1924 - November 22, 1924), Innocent-Eyes - Performer (May 20, 1924 - August 30, 1924)
Style
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 31598Autograph letter signed: Joan, containing birthday greetings on her personal letterhead. It includes a message to Rush, expressing love from Claire and Christian. Joan Crawford, renowned actress, is noted for her successful transition from silent films to sound.Price: $420.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED CIRCA 1928 - HFSID 47548Autograph note by Joan Crawford, unsigned, requesting a reply from "Dan my Sweet," likely Dan Mahoney. Written on M-G-M Studios letterhead, expressing disappointment over not receiving letters. Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress known for her correspondence with fans.
Price: $900.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 53911Movie still of Joan Crawford in a low-cut black dress, signed "To Joe Nicholson/with my Blessings/Joan Crawford." Inscribed with "with my Blessings." This still is from the film The Damned Don't Cry, produced by Warner Bros. in 1950.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 67488Photograph of Joan Crawford leaning against a pillar is inscribed and signed with "Hi to/Lillyan/from/Joan Crawford". Known for her transition from silent films to sound, Crawford was a Best Actress Academy Award winner and a dedicated correspondent with fans.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 43987Publicity photograph of Joan Crawford, inscribed and signed with the message, "Hello to Wayne/from/Joan Crawford". Crawford, an acclaimed actress, won a Best Actress Academy Award for Mildred Pierce and maintained a strong connection with her fans through correspondence.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 257367Publicity photograph of Joan Crawford, inscribed and signed “For Helen/from/Joan Crawford.” Crawford, a successful actress transitioning from silent films to sound, won an Academy Award for Mildred Pierce and maintained correspondence with fans throughout her career.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 253320Photograph of Joan Crawford in profile, inscribed and signed: "Happy Holidays/Sherri/from/Joan Crawford." Crawford, a successful actress transitioning from silent to sound films, won a Best Actress Academy Award for Mildred Pierce (1945).
Price: $1,100.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 280435Photograph signed by Joan Crawford features the actor in a fur coat, inscribed with "Hello to Gladys/from/Joan Crawford" in blue ink. Crawford, an Oscar-winning actress, was known for her successful career transitioning from silent films to sound.
Price: $950.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 145657Christmas card features an imprinted cover stating "Merry Christmas" and includes a handwritten signature by Joan Crawford reading "Love/Joan". The card expresses a donation made in the recipient's name to the Las Vegas Variety Club.
Price: $300.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/21/1968 - HFSID 255731Contract between Joan Crawford and the William Morris Agency, signed "Joan Crawford" in red ink. The contract, dated March 21, 1968, details a three-year representation agreement for a 10 percent commission. Additional notations are in black ink by an unknown hand.
Price: $950.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/20/1947 - HFSID 72841Contract signed by Joan Crawford with Warner Brothers in 1947, allowing her to engage a 'director of photography'. Signed "Joan Crawford" in blue ink, this 3-page document details her employment for fourteen motion pictures.
Price: $1,000.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/18/1951 - HFSID 72850Contract signed by Joan Crawford with Warner Brothers in 1951, modifying her previous agreement. The document is signed "Joan Crawford" and includes details about her services for a motion picture, specifically referencing her contract from December 11, 1950.
Price: $950.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/18/1949 - HFSID 72852Document signed by Joan Crawford in 1949 modifies her 1947 contract with Warner Brothers. Signed in blue ink, it includes an assistant secretary's signature in black ink. Addressed to Crawford in Burbank, it clarifies terms regarding screenplay receipt.
Price: $950.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 298097Document signed: "Joan Crawford", 1 page, concerning payment of commissions under AFTRA rules. Crawford agrees to commission payments on existing contracts. The document is unsigned with no specific date or location.
Price: $850.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/03/1950 - HFSID 72844Document signed by Joan Crawford in 1950, modifying the dates of a 1947 contract with Warner Brothers. Addressed to her at MCA Artists, Ltd., it includes signatures from Crawford and an assistant secretary of Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc.
Price: $950.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/16/1952 - HFSID 227202Document signed by Joan Crawford, dated 1952, is a release form addressed to News Syndicate Co., Inc. It grants permission to use her name and likeness for editorial and promotional purposes, excluding commercial advertising.
Price: $850.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - INSCRIBED CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 145658Christmas card inscribed and signed: "To Jeanne and Mr. Parker/Love/Joan-Chiffon-Ma Petite and/Masterpiece the IV". Imprinted inside is a message about a donation made to the Las Vegas Variety Club. Card sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Variety Club of Southern Nevada.
Price: $280.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/08/1958 - HFSID 537Typed letter signed: "Joan", expressing gratitude for correspondence and an article written about her. Dated January 8, 1958, on personal letterhead, it discusses upcoming travel plans and well-wishes for the New Year.
Price: $320.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/12/1955 - HFSID 544Typed letter from Joan Crawford expresses gratitude for a Christmas card, signed "Joan Crawford", dated January 12, 1955, addressed to Mr. Larry Quirk. The letter mentions her appreciation for positive remarks about her story in The Woman's Home Companion.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/23/1949 - HFSID 67082Typed letter signed "Joan Crawford" in blue ink, dated August 23, 1949, expresses gratitude to a fan for her comments on the film Flamingo Road. Addressed to Joan Conord in New Jersey, it highlights Crawford's connection with her audience.
Price: $400.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/16/1942 - HFSID 265725Typed letter signed by Joan Crawford expresses gratitude for comments on her films. Dated September 16, 1942, on personal letterhead, it mentions enjoyment of work and details about her film projects. The letter is addressed to Sarah in Washington, D.C.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/06/1964 - HFSID 145656Typed letter signed "'Ma Petite'" by Joan Crawford on her personalized stationery, dated October 6, 1964, expresses gratitude to a fan. It includes an autograph postscript about the "Worlds Fair" and comes with the original mailing envelope.
Price: $360.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/03/1969 - HFSID 270908Typed letter signed by Joan Crawford expresses gratitude for an article about her interview. Dated November 3, 1969, it mentions her upcoming film Trog and a brief visit to Boston. The letter is on imprinted stationery.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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JOAN CRAWFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/1970 - HFSID 189616Typed letter signed: "Love/Joan", sent by Joan Crawford in Christmas 1970 on seasonal letterhead to "dear Arnold and Mother Weissberger". It expresses holiday greetings and gratitude for friendship, wishing blessings for the New Year.
Price: $280.00
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GRETA GARBO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 348934Photograph featuring a large crowd at a 1927 MGM convention, signed by 27 MGM stars including Greta Garbo and Lon Chaney, Sr.. Accompanied by an unsigned original printed menu. Documenting a significant MGM event in early Hollywood.
Price: $7,950.00
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PAID MOVIE CAST - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 279639Book signed by Joan Crawford, Christine Crawford, and William Bakewell, inscribed with "To Art/Gratefully/Joan Crawford", "William Bakewell", and "To Art from -/Christina Crawford". This is a novelization of the 1930 film Paid.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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STEVE FORREST - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 25247Index card signed by Steve Forrest in blue ink and Joan Crawford in red ink on the verso. Both signatures are present on a 5x3 index card, with additional pencil notes in an unknown hand and light toning visible.
Price: $200.00
