John Boles Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHN BOLES
Born: October 28, 1895 in Greenville, Texas
Died: February 27, 1969 in San Angelo, Texas
Biography
John Boles (1895-1969, born in Greenville, Texas), a stage actor and singer before making his film debut in 1924, appeared in a number of feature films for Fox and as a freelancer, including Rio Rita (1929), The Desert Song (1929), Frankenstein(1931), Bottoms Up (1934), and three Shirley Temple films. Before his acting career took off, Boles studied to become a physician and later served in the United States Army Intelligence Service during WWI for two years.
1963-Hollywood-Without-Make-Up (Other), 1935-Curly-Top (Performer), 1934-The-Age-of-Innocence (Performer), 1934-Beloved (Performer), 1933-Child-of-Manhattan (Performer), 1932-Careless-Lady (Performer), 1931-Seed (Performer), 1931-One-Heavenly-Night (Performer), 1928-Fazil (Performer), 1928-We-Americans (Performer), 1927-The-Love-of-Sunya (Performer), 1924-So-This-Is-Marriage (Performer), 1935-Starlit-Days-at-the-Lido (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-9 (in person), 1933-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-A-9 (in person), 1931-Voice-of-Hollywood (in person), 1930-King-of-Jazz (in person), 1950-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 2008-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-History---The-1920s:-The (Sound), 1932-6-Hours-to-Live (Performer), 1930-Song-of-the-West (Performer), 1929-Rio-Rita (Performer), 1928-Romance-of-the-Underworld (Performer), 1928-The-Water-Hole (Performer), 1928-Virgin-Lips (Performer), 1942-Between-Us-Girls (Performer), 1942-Road-to-Happiness (Performer), 1938-Romance-in-the-Dark (Performer), 1937-She-Married-an-Artist (Performer), 1937-Stella-Dallas (Performer), 1937-As-Good-as-Married (Performer), 1935-Orchids-to-You (Performer), 1934-The-White-Parade (Performer), 1934-Wild-Gold (Performer), 1933-Only-Yesterday (Performer), 1997-20th-Century-Fox:-The-First-50-Years (Other), 1928-The-Shepherd-of-the-Hills (Performer), 1939-Hollywood-Hobbies (in person), 1935-Screen-Snapshots-Series-14,-No.-8 (in person), 1931-Screen-Snapshots-Series-10,-No.-6 (in person), 1936-Craig's-Wife (Performer), 1936-A-Message-to-Garcia (Performer), 1936-Rose-of-the-Rancho (Performer), 1935-The-Littlest-Rebel (Performer), 1934-Music-in-the-Air (Performer), 1934-I-Believed-in-You (Performer), 1932-Back-Street (Performer), 1931-Good-Sport (Performer), 1931-Frankenstein (Performer), 1929-Scandal (Performer), 1928-Man-Made-Women (Performer), 1928-The-Bride-of-the-Colorado (Performer), 1952-Babes-in-Bagdad (Performer), 1943-Thousands-Cheer (Performer), 1938-Sinners-in-Paradise (Performer), 1937-Fight-for-Your-Lady (Performer), 1935-Redheads-on-Parade (Performer), 1934-The-Life-of-Vergie-Winters (Performer), 1934-Bottoms-Up (Performer), 1933-My-Lips-Betray (Performer), 1931-Resurrection (Performer), 1930-Captain-of-the-Guard (Performer), 1929-The-Desert-Song (Performer), 1929-The-Last-Warning (Performer), 1925-Excuse-Me (Performer), 1924-The-Sixth-Commandment (Performer), 1938-Screen-Snapshots-Series-18,-No.-1 (in person), 1934-Stand-Up-and-Cheer! (in person), 1930-Screen-Snapshots-Series-9,-No.-12 (in person)
Theater Credits
One-Touch-of-Venus - Performer (October 7, 1943 - February 10, 1945), Kitty's-Kisses - Performer (May 6, 1926 - October 2, 1926), Mercenary-Mary - Performer (April 13, 1925 - August 8, 1925), Little-Jessie-James - Performer (August 15, 1923 - July 19, 1924)
Style
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 19123Album leaf signed in pencil by actor John Boles, known for his role in the 1931 film Frankenstein. Signature reads: "John Boles". Boles, a stage actor and singer, appeared in several notable films during his career.Price: $120.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 342956John Boles signed his name in pencil as "John Boles" for child actor Billy Seay. Boles, a prominent actor and singer, appeared in various feature films including Frankenstein (1931) and Rio Rita (1929), among others.
Price: $120.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1948 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 165668Album leaf signed by John Boles, Cecil Parker, and Charles Victor, including notes reading, “To Bill/Best regards/from/John Boles/1948”, “Best wishes/Cecil Parker”, and “Charles Victor”. Signed in 1948, it is an extremely rare item.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 49611Note paper signed by John Boles features the autograph sentiment "Sincerely/John Boles" in black ink. The signature appears clipped from a photograph and includes typed notations on the verso, highlighting Boles' career in stage and film.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 19124Photograph of John Boles, shown in a suit and tie, is inscribed and signed: “To/Geo. M. Smith/with the/best wishes/of/John Boles” in green ink. Boles, a stage actor and singer, appeared in notable films from 1924 onwards.
Price: $300.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 324045Photograph of John Boles, signed and inscribed with "To Francis/from/John Boles" in black ink. Boles, a stage actor and singer, appeared in films like Rio Rita and Frankenstein. This item is from the collection of Francis and Violet Zane.
Price: $280.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 345482Photograph of John Boles inscribed with “Cordially yours- / John Boles” in black ink and “To Dorothy, / Best wishes of / John Boles / 1949” in blue ink. Boles is known for his roles in films like Frankenstein and The Desert Song.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 05/12/1936 - HFSID 226580Photograph signed by John Boles features him in a suit and tie, inscribed with "To Mabel, Ward & Roger/the whole swell/Marsh family -/and to you Marsh Sr./many thanks for/the lovely article/Sunday!/Cordially -/John Boles/5/12/36" in blue ink.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1944 - HFSID 55456Photograph of John Boles, signed in 1944 with the inscription, “To Billie/Best wishes/of/John Boles/1944,” in black ink. Boles is depicted on his doorstep smoking a cigarette, showcasing his presence as a notable actor of the era.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1947 - HFSID 257345Photograph of actor John Boles, inscribed and signed "To Albert/Best regards/from/John Boles/1947". Notations on the verso indicate it was signed at the Hotel John Marshall in Richmond, Virginia on February 12, 1947.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1936 - HFSID 345425Photograph signed by John Boles, inscribed with "To Al Ross/my best to you/John Boles/1936" in black ink, includes a facsimile signature at the right edge. Boles was an American actor known for his roles in various films, including Frankenstein.
Price: $340.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 153917Photograph of John Boles, signed with the inscription "Best Wishes/John Boles". Boles, an actor and singer, appeared in films such as Frankenstein and Stella Dallas. The photograph is sepia-toned and shows him in a suit and tie.
Price: $400.00
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JOHN BOLES - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK 1934 - HFSID 289499Photograph of John Boles, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman. Signed: "To Saul/from/John Boles/1934." The signature is dated October 1934, with an ink note on the verso providing the exact date.
Price: $300.00
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JOHN BOLES - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK 1941 - HFSID 257344Publicity photograph of John Boles from Fox Films' I Believed In You, inscribed and signed in ink: "To Albert/from/John Boles/-1941-". Boles was a notable actor, singer, and served in the U.S. Army during WWI.
Price: $380.00
