Katharine Hepburn Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
KATHARINE HEPBURN
Born: May 12, 1907 in Hartford, Connecticut
Died: June 29, 2003 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Died: June 29, 2003 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
atharine Hepburn (1907-2003) was nominated for 12 Academy Awards for Best Actress, winning four: Morning Glory (1934), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1969) and On Golden Pond (1982). She won an Emmy for Love Among the Ruins (1975). Altogether, she notched 12 Oscar, 5 Emmy and 2 Tony nominations. Like many film actors and actresses, she first broke into show business on the stage, making her first appearances on Broadway in 1928 with roles in Night Hostess and These Days. She returned to Broadway frequently throughout her career, sometimes to rehabilitate her public image. Her final role on Broadway was in the comedy The West Side Waltz (1982), which she starred in. In 1932, she made her first appearance in a film, starring in A Bill of Divorcement alongside John Barrymore. Over the decades, she played opposite most of her era's biggest stars, including Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, Laurence Olivier, Henry Fonda, and Spencer Tracy, the latter of whom she made nine films with. Her intimate relationship with Tracy spanned 26 years (until his death in 1967) and is the most famous extramarital affair in the history of Hollywood. Tracy was married to Louise Tracy, but the two had been estranged for years. Later in life, Hepburn starred in several television movies, the last being One Christmas (1994). In 1991, she published an autobiography titled Me: Stories of My Life. To the present day, Hepburn remains a significant cultural icon due to her prolific career and disregard for the Hollywood social scene and its conventions at the time. After she divorced in 1934, she never married again, choosing to live independently for the rest of her life. Her career floundered at times, particularly in the years just before WWII broke out from 1934-1940. This can be partially attributed to her poor relationship with the press, whom she refused to deal with cordially in many cases. She was named the greatest female star in the history of Hollywood by the American Film Institute in 1999, although naturally some disagree with this assessment.
1994 One Christmas (Performer), 1992 The Man Upstairs (Performer), 1981 On Golden Pond (Performer), 1975 Love Among the Ruins (Performer), 1973 The Glass Menagerie (Performer), 1971 The Trojan Women (Performer), 1962 Long Day's Journey Into Night (Performer), 1956 The Rainmaker (Performer), 1955 Summertime (Performer), 1947 Song of Love (Performer), 1938 Bringing Up Baby (Performer), 1937 Stage Door (Performer), 1933 Morning Glory (Performer), 1996 The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (in person), 1994 100 Years of the Hollywood Western (in person), 1984 Julianna: A Portrait (in person), 1969 Hollywood: The Selznick Years (in person), 1968 The 40th Annual Academy Awards (in person), 1943 Stage Door Canteen (in person), 2003/I True Love (Other), 1997 Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (Other), 1993 The 65th Annual Academy Awards (Other), 2009 Michael Jackson (Other), 2004 The 76th Annual Academy Awards (Other), 1993-1999 Biography (Other), 1999 ABC 2000: The Millennium (Other), 1998 Sharon Stone - Una mujer de 100 caras (Other), 1971 Directed by John Ford (Other), 1987 Moonlighting (Other), 2011 A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (Other), 2003 Complicated Women (Other), 1986 The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn (in person), 1994 This Can't Be Love (Performer), 1984 Grace Quigley (Performer), 1967 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (Performer), 1956 The Iron Petticoat (Performer), 1948 State of the Union (Performer), 1947 The Sea of Grass (Performer), 1946 Undercurrent (Performer), 1944 Dragon Seed (Performer), 1942 Woman of the Year (Performer), 1940 The Philadelphia Story (Performer), 1936 Mary of Scotland (Performer), 1935 Alice Adams (Performer), 1935 Break of Hearts (Performer), 1934 The Little Minister (Performer), 1932 A Bill of Divorcement (Performer), 1993 The Roots of Roe (in person), 1991 Aspekte (in person), 1990 Night of 100 Stars III (in person), 1987-1988 Great Performances (in person), 1987 Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story (in person), 1984 George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (in person), 1946 American Creed (in person), 1995 Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell (in person), 1974 The 1974 Annual Entertainment Hall of Fame Awards (in person), 2005 Sexes (Other), 2005 War Stories with Oliver North (Other), 1995 The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (Other), 1975 Brother Can You Spare a Dime (Other), 1981 Sixty Years of Seduction (Other), 1972 Hollywood: The Dream Factory (Other), 1955 MGM Parade (Other), 1992 Oscar's Greatest Moments (Other), 2010 Smash His Camera (Other), 2003 60 Minutes (Other), 1964 The Big Parade of Comedy (Other), 1981 The Barbara Wa_lters Summer Special (in person), 1949 Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (in person), 1990 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (in person), 2010 Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (Other), 1994 That's Entertainment! III (Other), 1991 60 Minutes: The Entertainers (Other), 1973 A Delicate Balance (Performer), 1968 The Lion in Winter (Performer), 1959 Suddenly, Last Summer (Performer), 1957 Desk Set (Performer), 1942 Keeper of the Flame (Performer), 1938 Holiday (Performer), 1937 Quality Street (Performer), 1933 Little Women (Performer), 1933 Christopher Strong (Performer), 1993 Katharine Hepburn: All About Me (Writer), 1993 Katharine Hepburn: All About Me (in person), 1992 Fonda on Fonda (in person), 1989 American Masters (in person), 1988 Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (in person), 1974 The 46th Annual Academy Awards (in person), 1970 The 24th Annual Tony Awards (in person), 1963 The 35th Annual Academy Awards (in person), 1941 Women in Defense (in person), 1999 Hollywood Greats (Other), 1996 The Good, the Bad & the Beautiful (Other), 2009 American Masters (Other), 1990 The Tales of Helpmann (Other), 1981 Starring Katharine Hepburn (Other), 1940 Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (Other), 2002 The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part I: 1956-1961 (Other), 1988 The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (Other), 1950 The Schumann Story (Other), 1940 The Miracle of Sound (Other), 2001 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding (Other), 1994 Love Affair (Performer), 1988 Laura Lansing Slept Here (Performer), 1986 Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry (Performer), 1979 The Corn Is Green (Performer), 1978 Olly, Olly, Oxen Free (Performer), 1975 Rooster Cogburn (Performer), 1969 The Madwoman of Chaillot (Performer), 1952 Pat and Mike (Performer), 1951 The African Queen (Performer), 1949 Adam's Rib (Performer), 1945 Without Love (Performer), 1936 A Woman Rebels (Performer), 1935 Sylvia Scarlett (Performer), 1934 Spitfire (Performer), 1993 Reflections on the Silver Screen (in person), 1991 The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (in person), 1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (in person), 1973 The Dick Cavett Show (in person), 1974 That's Entertainment! (Other), 1968 Black History: Lost Stolen, or Strayed (Other), 1950 The Costume Designer (Other), 2004 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (Other), 1996 Bogart: The Untold Story (Other), 2009 Cinema 3 (Other), 2004 History vs. Hollywood (Other), 1995 Legends of Entertainment Video (Other), 1993 One on One: Classic Television Interviews (Other), 1995 50 Years of Funny Females (Other), 1976 That's Entertainment, Part II (Other), 2010 Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (Other), 2007 City Confidential (Other), 2008 Spisok korabley (Other), 2005-2006 Private Screenings (Other), 2005 La Marató 2005 (Other), 2003 20/20 (Other), 1997 20th Century-Fox: The First 50 Years (Other), 1976 America at the Movies (Other)
The West Side Waltz - Performer (November 19, 1981 - March 13, 1982), A Matter of Gravity - Performer (February 3, 1976 - April 10, 1976), Coco - Performer (December 18, 1969 - October 3, 1970), The Millionairess - Performer (October 17, 1952 - December 28, 1952), As You Like It - Performer (January 26, 1950 - June 3, 1950), Without Love - Performer (November 10, 1942 - February 13, 1943), The Philadelphia Story - Performer (March 28, 1939 - March 30, 1940), The Lake - Performer (December 26, 1933 - February 1934), The Warrior's Husband - Performer (March 11, 1932 - May 1932), Art and Mrs. Bottle - Performer (November 18, 1930 - December 1930), These Days - Performer (November 12, 1928 - November 1928), Night Hostess - Performer (September 12, 1928 - December 1928)
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The renowned actress signed and sent this handwritten letter to a friend thanking him for the flowers and inviting him to call when he comes back Autograph Letter Signed: "Kathn Hep". One page. 4¾x5¾. To Henry. read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress known for her professional and personal relationship with fellow actor Spencer Tracy signed this handwritten letter of thanks Autograph Letter Signed: "Katharine Hepburn", Two pages, 3¾x5, conjoined leaves. No place, no date. To Mr. Crabtree. read more...Sale Price $1,600.00
$2,000.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN In this rare signed handwritten letter, the world-famous actress thanks a friend Rare Autograph Letter Signed: "K-". One page, 8¼x11. No place, no date. To "A.P." read more...Sale Price $1,120.00
$1,400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN A handwritten letter signed in a shaky hand on her personal stationery thanking someone for sending her a pair of shoes Autograph Letter signed: "C". Two pages 5½x8½. read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress wrote and signed this congratulatory note on her personal stationery in red ink Autograph Letter signed: "Katharine Hepburn". One page, 6x8. To "Dear Joe Mac", in full: "Good for you - for winning - for generosity. read more...Sale Price $580.00
$725.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN Signed handwritten letter thanking someone for a Christmas present Autograph Letter signed: "Kate Hep". Two pages (front and verso), 5x6½. No place, no date. To "Alex Tiers", In Full: "You are sweet to remember me so charmingly. read more...Sale Price $880.00
$1,100.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The legendary actress signed her name on this letter to her long-time wardrobe stylist and friend, Eric Harrison, thanking him for his help "actually & spiritually" Autograph letter signed: "Kate Hep" in black ink. 5¾x4 notecard. read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress considered one of the greatest of all time sent this handwritten letter with her rare full signature to thank her Broadway producer for a charming article Early Autograph Letter Signed: "Katharine Houghton Hepburn". One page. 7x10. No place, March 1, 1947. read more...Sale Price $2,080.00
$2,600.00
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The American actress handwrote, signed, and dated this quick thank you letter to Elinor Jugurzoff on a card from her personalized stationery in 1973. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. read more...Sale Price $1,120.00
$1,400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress handwrote, signed, and dated this thank you letter to Joseph Assante on her personalized stationery in 1985 Autograph letter signed: "Katharine Hepburn". One page, 6x8, on Hepburn's personalized stationery. November 22, 1985. read more...Sale Price $960.00
$1,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress signed and sent this handwritten letter of thanks to a longtime MGM makeup artist for a Christmas gift Autograph Letter Signed: "Katharine". Two pages. 5¾x7½, conjoined leaves. Hartford, Connecticut, Dated December 26, 1945. read more...Sale Price $1,120.00
$1,400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The famous actress wrote this fascinating unsigned letter from to a friend about the location for The Trojan Women Autograph Letter Unsigned. Three pages, 8x12½, separate sheets. Guadalajara, Spain, September 8, 1970. read more...Sale Price $1,760.00
$2,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The Academy Award-winning actress wrote and signed this short note on her personal letterhead Autograph Note Unsigned. 6¼x4¼. Written on her personal letterhead. read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The world-renowned actress signed and sent this note of regret that she does not have the time to go over a lot of material Autograph Note Signed: "Katharine Hepburn". One page. 6x8. No place, no date. read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress signed this typed letter thanking John Day for a blue scarf Autograph Note Signed: "K. Hepburn", 1p, 6x8. No place, 1982 January 21. In full: "Sorry so short but so much mail". read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN Her very shaky handwritten reply to a letter from a neighbor, written on a birthday card to her Autograph Note signed: "Dear --- ---, Thank you for your sweet letter." 8x5¼. read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN A handwritten note below her return address on an envelope fragment sent to an admirer in Australia Autograph Note, unsigned, 6¼x4½. Written near her return address on a fragment of an envelope mailed to someone in Victoria, Australia. read more...Sale Price $306.00
$360.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN This unsigned note was written on an envelope accompanying a letter from someone she had befriended Autograph Note Unsigned. 9½x4. Written above her address on an envelope from an admirer whose letter (included) thanked her for having a soda with him on a rainy day in New York. read more...Sale Price $306.00
$360.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The American actress who starred in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) wrote this note to Ruth Casabillo Autograph Note Unsigned, 7¼x5¼. Written on an envelope addressed to her from Mrs. R. read more...Sale Price $306.00
$360.00
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The Broadway performer and actress who was nominated for 12 Academy Awards throughout her lengthy career wrote this note on verso of a typed letter, answering a query with a question of her own read more...Sale Price $306.00
$360.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN This black and white photograph is signed by the actress in blue felt tip Photograph inscribed and signed: "For John/affectionately/Katharine Hepburn". B/w, 7x9¼. read more...Sale Price $1,440.00
$1,800.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN Black and white publicity photograph of the actress looking frightened Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Kate/Katharine Hepburn". B/w, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $1,760.00
$2,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN Black and white magazine photograph of the actress in her role as Mary, Queen of Scots, in the 1936 film Mary of Scotland read more...Sale Price $1,920.00
$2,400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress and Broadway performer signed this 11¾x16 photograph of her in The Madwoman of Chaillot Photograph inscribed and signed: "For dearest Vi,/Love & Tears/Katharine/Act III Mad Woman". B/w, 11¾x16. read more...Sale Price $2,560.00
$3,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN Full color signed photograph of the actress on the set of Rooster Cogburn. Extremely rare! Rare Photograph Inscribed and Signed: "For Madeline/1935-1975-/yours faithfully/Katharine Hepburn". Color, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $3,360.00
$4,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN Black and white 3½x5½ postcard photograph of the actress with her hand resting on her neck Photograph Signed: "Katharine Hepburn". B/w, 3½x5½. Actual image 3x5 with a white border (one surface). read more...Sale Price $1,200.00
$1,500.00
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Rare signed movie still from 1955's Summertime of Hepburn with co-star Rossano Brazzi in a restaurant overlooking the canals of Venice. The famous actress generally didn't sign photographs, hence the rarity of the signature here. read more...Sale Price $1,600.00
$2,000.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress bought the rights to the novel Prester John for $10,000 when she signed this contract Carbon copy contract signed: "Katharine read more...Sale Price $1,280.00
$1,600.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress signed this document to appear in Without Love, a play that ran for 113 performances on Broadway in 1942 Contract Signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 2p (front and verso), 8½x20. New York City, New York. February 4, 1942. read more...Sale Price $2,000.00
$2,500.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN and BENJAMIN “B.B.” KAHANE The two entertainment professionals signed this contract that modified a previous signed agreement Typed Contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 1½p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, April 3, 1935. read more...Sale Price $1,120.00
$1,400.00
