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-Marato-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 HEPBURNThe 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.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNIn 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.".Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNA 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.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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. They will be thrilled.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNSigned 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. [illegible phrase] my mother's favorite.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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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.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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.To Emil LaVigne, Culver City, California.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe Academy Award-winning actress wrote and signed this short note on her personal letterhead Autograph Note Unsigned. 6¼x4¼. Written on her personal letterhead. InSale Price $405.00
$450.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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".Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNHer 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. Written in reply to a hand written, 2-page letter and birthday card from Josephine Hary, Hebron, Connecticut.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNA 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.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThis 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.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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. Casabillo, Simsbury, Connecticut, postmarked December 3, 1984.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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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 ownSale Price $270.00
$300.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThis 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.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNBlack and white publicity photograph of the actress looking frightened Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Kate/Katharine Hepburn". B/w, 8x10. Stage, screen, andSale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNBlack and white magazine photograph of the actress in her role as Mary, Queen of Scots, in the 1936 film Mary of Scotland. Magazine Photograph inscribed and signed: "To [illegible]/What a delight it's been/to act with you/Affectionately/Kate". B/w, 7¾x10.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe 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.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNFull 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. Inscribed by Katharine Hepburn to her longtime friend Madeline Nueske.Sale Price $2,240.00
$2,800.00
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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.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe actress bought the rights to the novel Prester John for $10,000 when she signed this contract Carbon copy contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn" as Purchaser in black ink, 8 pages, 8½x12¾, separate sheets, on thin paper. Undated contract with the executors of the estate of John Buchan.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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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.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURN and BENJAMIN “B.B.” KAHANEThe two entertainment professionals signed this contract that modified a previous signed agreement Typed Contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 1½p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, April 3, 1935. In letter form, signed: "B.B.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNThe actress agrees to a worldwide distribution contract for The Iron Petticoat, which co-starred Bob Hope Carbon Document signed in ink: "Katharine Hepburn", 12p, 8½x13. No place, September 1, 1955. Signed on last page.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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KATHARINE HEPBURNShe signed this contract to appear as Rosalind in this 1950 Theatre Guild production of As You Like It, her only Shakespeare credit on Broadway Contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 2 pages (front and verso), 8½x22. New York, N. Y., December 3, 1949.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
