Major Lanny Ross Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR LANNY ROSS
Born: January 19, 1906 in Seattle, Washington
Died: April 25, 1988 in New York City, New York
Biography
Lanny Ross (1906-1988) began his career in the 1930s as a radio crooner, best known for singing "Moonlight and Roses". Over the next two decades, he would host the NBC radio show, Show Boat, appear on radio and TV versions of Your Hit Parade and host his own TV series, The Swift Show (1948). Ross also appeared in several feature films, including Yours Sincerely (1933), Melody in Spring (1934), College Rhythm (1934), The Lady Objects (1938), Gulliver's Travels(1939; animated, as the voice of Prince David), Stage Door Canteen (1943) and Banjo (1947). He later hosted an episode of The Bell Telephone Hour in 1962.
1939-Gulliver's-Travels (Performer), 1934-College-Rhythm (Performer), 1955-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1951-General-Electric-Guest-House (in person), 1934-Melody-in-Spring (Performer), 1962-The-Bell-Telephone-Hour (in person), 1937-Smart-Blonde (Sound), 1938-The-Lady-Objects (Performer), 1933-Yours-Sincerely (Performer), 1951-Wonderful-Town,-U.S.A. (in person), 1949-Mighty-Manhattan,-New-York's-Wonder-City (in person), 1949-The-Swift-Show (in person), 1943-Stage-Door-Canteen (in person), 1939-Tempo-of-Tomorrow (Sound), 1951-Cavalcade-of-Stars (in person), 1934-Tune-Up-and-Sing (in person)
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 325020Handwritten letter from Lanny Ross expresses gratitude to a fan for a gift, quoting Captain Henry from his radio series Show Boat. It is signed: "Lanny" in black ink and is dated from New York City.Price: $360.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/11/1980 - HFSID 22909Letter signed by Lanny Ross, dated July 11, 1980, addressing Mr. Heimleyer. Ross finds it "very enterprising" to request autographs, proposing a limerick contest among students. Includes a handwritten postscript mentioning an enclosed limerick dated May 18, 1980.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1942 - HFSID 156383Card signed by Lanny Ross in black ink, featuring the inscription "Sincerely/Lanny Ross" on the verso. Dated March 16, 1942, in New York, it includes a pencil note identifying Ross as a tenor singer and is addressed to a collector.
Price: $160.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 289540Photograph of Lanny Ross, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman, stating "To Saul/many good wishes/Lanny Ross". Ross, a radio crooner, is known for singing "Moonlight and Roses" and hosting various radio and TV shows.
Price: $220.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 183782Photograph of Lanny Ross, smiling in a dark suit, is signed in black ink with the inscription "To Clyde Edomunu/Sincerely/Lanny Ross". Ross, a radio crooner known for his work in the 1930s and 1940s, is featured in this black and white image.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 342361Photograph signed by Lanny Ross, inscribed as "To Harry/ Good Luck/ from Lanny Ross" in light blue ink. Ross, known for Moonlight and Roses, had a notable career in radio and film from the 1930s onwards.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 342126Publicity photograph of Lanny Ross, smiling and signed "Sincerely" in black ink. Ross, a vocalist active from the 1930s, is known for his radio and television appearances, including hosting Your Hit Parade and The Swift Show.
Price: $320.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1934 - HFSID 278083Photograph signed in 1934 by Lancelot Patrick "Lanny" Ross, with the inscription "Lanny Ross/1934." Ross was a radio crooner known for "Moonlight and Roses", and he appeared in various films and television shows throughout his career.
Price: $320.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1966 - HFSID 84698Photograph of Lanny Ross signed to a fan with the inscription, "To Bill Buckley/Here's looking at/you - straight/in '66 - and on/Lanny Ross", dated 1966. The black and white image is captured by Augusta Berns.
Price: $320.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 75684Christmas card signed by Lanny Ross, imprinted with "Greetings/of the/Season/Lanny Ross". Includes a black and white photograph of Ross on the left margin. Lanny Ross, known for his radio and television work, lived from 1906 to 1988.
Price: $220.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/22/1948 - HFSID 178235Contract detailing Lanny Ross' appearance on The Swift Show, signed in black ink on March 22, 1948. It specifies a pay scale of $400-$550 per week, also signed by representatives from McCann-Erickson, Inc. and William Morris Agency.
Price: $460.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/08/1946 - HFSID 178230Contract signed by Lanny Ross for his services as a singer and artist, agreeing to six recording sessions for $650.00 each. The contract, dated May 8, 1946, also includes the signature of John R. Andrus for Associated Program Service, Inc.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/07/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 178232Contract for the publication of Songs My Mother Taught Me signed by "Lanny Ross" and "Virginia Tavers" in black ink, detailing royalty donations to the Veterans Administration. Dated June 7, 1946, between Ross and Compton Advertising, Inc.
Price: $460.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/30/1946 - HFSID 345589Contract signed by Lanny Ross in blue ink on the verso, dated July 30, 1946. This agreement with William Morris Agency, Inc. designates them as his exclusive representative for one year. The document contains text on both the front and back.
Price: $575.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/10/1949 - HFSID 178234Contract signed by Lanny Ross for the use of his likeness, voice, and image in promoting Camel Cigarettes for $1,000, dated October 10, 1949. Signed in black ink as "Lanny Ross", licensing rights to William Esty Company, Inc.
Price: $575.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/15/1950 - HFSID 178233Contract signed by Lanny Ross for the use of his likeness, voice, and image in promoting Camel Cigarettes, dated November 11, 1950. Signed in black ink, the document allows the William Esty Company, Inc. to utilize Ross's attributes for advertising purposes.
Price: $575.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 178231Assignment of License signed by Lanny Ross, voluntarily transferring his image and likeness to Snader Telescriptions Corp. Document includes terms regarding usage rights, with a rider noting limitations on endorsement. Signed in Beverly Hills, California, circa 1950s.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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MAJOR LANNY ROSS - SELF-CARICATURE SIGNED - HFSID 16107Self-caricatures and signature on a card feature Lanny Ross's drawn profiles and are signed in red ink. Ross, a radio crooner active from the 1930s, is known for songs like "Moonlight and Roses" and hosting various shows.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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MELODY IN SPRING MOVIE CAST - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289900Photograph inscribed to collector Saul Goodman, signed by Lanny Ross with “To Saul/Lanny Ross” and Ann Sothern with “To Saul/Sincerely/Ann Sothern.” It features the cast of the 1934 film Melody in Spring, directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Price: $400.00
