Lena Horne Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LENA HORNE
Born: June 30, 1917 in New York City, New York
Died: May 9, 2010 in New York City, New York
Died: May 9, 2010 in New York City, New York
Lena Horne (1917-2010), began performing at age six and left school at 16 to support her sick mother. She began singing at Harlem's Cotton Club in 1933, where Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington took her under their wings. She later performed with Noble Sissle's Orchestra and Teddy Wilson's big band. Horne won critical acclaim for her performance in Stormy Weather (1943) and for singing the movie's title song. Although she was the first black American woman to sign a long-term movie contract with a major studio (MGM), her films were shot so that her scenes could be cut out before being shown in the South. Horne placed a single, Love Me or Leave Me, in the Billboard Top 20 in 1955 and won two Grammy Awards (1981 for her album Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music and 1995 for her album An Evening with Lena Horne) and was nominated for a Tony in 1958 for her performance in Jamaica (1957-1959). Horne also won a special Tony in 1981 for her one-woman show Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.
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(Other), 1978-The-Wiz (Performer), 1969-Death-of-a-Gunfighter (Performer), 1943-Cabin-in-the-Sky (Performer), 2004-The-Masters-Behind-the-Musicals (in person), 2001-Then-I'll-Be-Free-to-Travel-Home (in person), 1997-1998-The-Rosie-O'Donnell-Show (in person), 1994-An-Evening-with-Lena-Horne (in person), 1994-Sinatra-Duets (in person), 1993-Aretha-Franklin:-Duets (in person), 1989-Benny-Carter:-Symphony-in-Riffs (in person), 1988-Ebony/Jet-Showcase (in person), 1987-The-8th-Annual-Black-Achievement-Awards (in person), 1985-Night-of-100-Stars-II (in person), 1983-The-37th-Annual-Tony-Awards (in person), 1982-The-36th-Annual-Tony-Awards (in person), 1981-Tomorrow-Coast-to-Coast (in person), 1981-The-35th-Annual-Tony-Awards (in person), 1979-Song-by-Song (in person), 1970-The-Engelbert-Humperdinck-Show (in person), 1969-Monsanto-Night-Presents-Lena-Horne (in person), 1968-1969-Rowan-&-Martin's-Laugh-In (in person), 1966-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1966-The-Eamonn-Andrews-Show (in person), 1965-Today (in person), 1964-Freedom-Spectacular (in person), 1963-The-Jack-Paar-Program (in person), 1963-Password-All-Stars (in person), 1958-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1957-The-Heart-of-Show-Business (in person), 1956-Meet-Me-in-Las-Vegas (in person), 1951-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1948-Words-and-Music (in person), 1946-Studio-Visit (in person), 1943-I-Dood-It (in person), 1943-Thousands-Cheer (in person), 2009-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-History---The-1930s: (Sound), 2002-Six-Feet-Under (Sound), 2010-Breakfast (Other), 2006-War-Stories-with-Oliver-North (Other), 2004-TV-in-Black:-The-First-Fifty-Years (Other), 1993-One-on-One:-Classic-Television-Interviews (Other), 1992-Liberators:-Fighting-on-Two-Fronts-in-World-War-II (Other), 2000-The-Family-Man (Sound), 1980-Sesame-Street (Sound), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Sound), 1990-Wolf-Trap-Presents-Victor-Borge:-An-80th-Birthday-Celebration (in person), 1982-People-of-the-Year (in person), 2012-Strange-Frame:-Love-&-Sax (Other), 2010-Cinema-3 (Other), 1980-Sesame-Street (Other), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Other), 1994-The-Adventures-of-Priscilla,-Queen-of-the-Desert (Sound), 1997-20th-Century-Fox:-The-First-50-Years (Other), 1984-DTV:-Golden-Oldies (Sound), 1984-The-Kennedy-Center-Honors:-A-Celebration-of-the-Performing-Arts (in person), 2007-Brush-with-Life:-The-Art-of-Being-Edward-Biberman (Other), 2004-Andy-Williams:-My-Favorite-Duets (Other), 1984-DTV:-Golden-Oldies (Other), 1974-That's-Entertainment! 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(Other), 1946-Mantan-Messes-Up (Other), 1945-Harlem-Hotshots (Other), 1944-Two-Girls-and-a-Sailor (Performer), 1943-Stormy-Weather (Performer), 1985-The-Cosby-Show (in person), 1976-The-Muppet-Show (in person), 1973-Tony-&-Lena (in person), 1969-1970-The-Kraft-Music-Hall (in person), 1969-The-London-Palladium-Show (in person), 1964-Lena (in person), 1963-The-Judy-Garland-Show (in person), 1962-At-This-Very-Moment (in person), 1961-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (in person), 1953-1958-What's-My-Line (in person), 1951-1957-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1956-Val-Parnell's-Startime (in person), 1944-Boogie-Woogie-Dream (in person), 1997-Deja-Vu (Sound), 1990-Mr.-&-Mrs.-Bridge (Sound), 1984-Lena-Horne:-The-Lady-and-Her-Music (in person), 1998-Small-Steps,-Big-Strides:-The-Black-Experience-in-Hollywood (Other), 1993-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-Elizabeth-Taylor (in person), 1988-CBS-This-Morning (in person), 1985-2003-Great-Performances (Other), 1985-Muppet-Video:-Muppet-Moments (Other), 1994-Entertaining-the-Troops (Sound), 2001-The-Nightclub-Years (Other), 1994-Entertaining-the-Troops (Other), 1974-Fred-Astaire-Salutes-the-Fox-Musicals (Other), 1992-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (Sound), 1994-All-Star-25th-Birthday:-Stars-and-Street-Forever! 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Theater Credits
Tony-&-Lena-Sing - Performer (October 30, 1974 - November 24, 1974), Jamaica - Performer (October 31, 1957 - April 11, 1959), Lew-Leslie's-Blackbirds-of-1939 - Performer (February 11, 1939 - February 18, 1939), Dance-With-Your-Gods - Performer (October 6, 1934 - October 1934), Lena-Horne:-"The-Lady-and-Her-Music" - Performer (May 12, 1981 - June 30, 1982)
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Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne signed this AFTRA contract in 1969 to appear on an episode of Kraft Music Hall. Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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LENA HORNE Handwritten note of the actress and singer Autograph Note signed: "To Warren/Sincerely/Lena Horne", 5x3 card. Sultry American jazz singer and actressLena Horne (1917-2010) began performing at age six and left school at 16 to support her sick mother.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LENA HORNE and JOSEPH P. WRIGHT Album leaf signed by Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne in 1966. Also signed by Zenith Radio Chairman and President Joseph Wright. From the collection of radio interviewer George Sanders. Autograph note signed "To George/From Amys [sic]/Grandma/Lena Horne/1966", 7x9¼ album leaf.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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LENA HORNE Small card signed "yours" by Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne. She was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio. Autograph sentiment signed: "yours/Lena Horne". 3¼x2 card.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LENA HORNE The singer and actress signs her name in black ink. Autograph sentiment signed: "Most sincerely/Lena Horne", in black ink, 7x4½. Hollywood's Lovely Singing Star Lena Horne.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LENA HORNE and MELVILLE COOPER Album leaf signed by Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne and by character actor Melville Cooper. With b/w printed photographs of both affixed. Autograph sentiment signed "Always/Lena Horne". 5¼x4¼ album leaf with rounded left corners.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LENA HORNE and PEGGY MORAN Album leaf signed by Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne and by actress Peggy Moran. With a small b/w photograph of Horne affixed. Autograph sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Lena Horne" in blue ink. 5¾x4 album leaf. Photo (b/w, 1¼x2) affixed in upper left.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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Small 3½x4¾ artful b/w photograph of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne in an off-the-shoulder gown, signed "Sincerely" in silver ink. Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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Small 3½x5¼b/w British Picturegoer bust photograph of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne in a low-cut white dress, signed "Sincerely". Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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Small 3½x4¾ signed b/w photograph of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne leaning back and looking up. Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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Small b/w photograph 4x5¾ b/w photograph of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne sitting in an off-the-shoulder gown, signed "Sincerely". Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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B/w photograph by Martha Swope of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne on stage in a white dress and holding a microphone, signed "Be Happy" in blue ink. This is a publicity photo for Horne's one-woman show Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, which earned her a special Tony Award in 1981.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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LENA HORNE Photograph of a smiling Horne dressed in white lace, signed to a collector "With the best of good wishes" Inscribed photograph signed: "To Harry Wilkinson/With the best of good/wishes to you/Lena Horne", in black ink, Sepia toned 7½x9¾.Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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LENA HORNE Inscribed and signed photo, shown with short hair Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Leah -/Sincerely/Lena Horne". B/w, 8x10. Lena Horne began performing at age six, and by 16 was singing and dancing at Harlem's Cotton Club, where Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington took her under their wings.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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LENA HORNE The American jazz singer is shown in full view with a bright smile in this black and white photograph. Inscribed Photograph signed: "To Claude/Sincerely/Lena Horne" in black felt tip, B/w 8x10.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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LENA HORNE The Grammy Award winner is shown with a bright smile wearing a pink top Photograph signed: "Hello!/Lena Horne", Color 8x10. Sultry American jazz singer and actressLena Horne (1917-2010) began performing at age six and left school at 16 to support her sick mother.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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LENA HORNE The actress signs a publicity photograph for the 1943 film Cabin in the Sky. Photograph signed: "Lena/Horne", Color, 10x8. Publicity photograph for the 1943 film Cabin in the Sky. SultrySale Price $342.00
$380.00
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B/w photograph of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne in a headdress and beaded costume, signed "Sincerely". Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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Small 6¾x4¾ b/w bust photograph of a laughing and short-haired Lena Horne in a black top, signed "Hi!". The Grammy and Tony-winning Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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LENA HORNE The talented and legendary actress poses in white turtleneck and coat, signs name in black ink Photograph signed: "Hello, Lena Horne" in black ink. B/w, 8x10. Sultry American jazz singer and actress LenaHorne (1917-2010) began performing at age six and left school at 16 to support her sick mother.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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Artful b/w headshot of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne with her hands to her cheek, signed "Most Sincerely". Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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LENA HORNE The jazz singer and actress signs her name on a photograph, shown wearing a ruffled dress and holding a parasol Photograph signed: "Love/Horne", in black ink, Color 8x10. Sultry American jazz singer and actress Lena Horne (1917-2010) began performing at age six and left school at 16 to support her sick mother.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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B/w photograph of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne in a white off-the-shoulder dress with a hat and hoop skirt, signed "Sincerely". Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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Vintage b/w publicity photo, for 1948's Words and Music, of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne in a white dress with flowers, signed "Sincerely". Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne "Sincerely" signed this b/w photograph of her in a frilly black blouse. Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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Small b/w 4¼x6 full-length photograph of Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne in an evening gown and with her hands raised, signed "Most sincerely". Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
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LENA HORNE Lena Horne signs an 11x14 color publicity photograph of her in an orange jacket. Oversize Photograph signed: "Sincerely/Lena Horne". Color, 11x14. Lena Horne began performing at age six, and by 16 was singing and dancing at Harlem's Cotton Club, where Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington took her under their wings.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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Color photograph of a lobby card for 1943's Cabin in the Sky, signed "Sincerely" by Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne. Her "nude scene" in this movie (actually a scene of her in a bubble bath) wasn't seen until 1994.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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Tony and Grammy-winning singer Lena Horne signed this document from Yorkshire Productions in 1969 to cancel her appearance on Kraft Music Hall. Horne was the first black American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major movie studio.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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Advertising sticker for the 1982 cross-country tour of singer Lena Horne's one-woman Broadway show Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, signed "Hi!" by her. Horne earned a special Tony Award for this show.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
