Martha Raye Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MARTHA RAYE
Born: August 27, 1916 in Butte, Montana
Died: October 19, 1994 in Los Angeles, California
Biography
Martha Raye (1916-1994, born in Butte, Montana) made her Broadway debut in 1934 and her first film in 1936. She had her own TV show (1953-1954) and many guest appearances. A tireless performer for American troops in three wars, billing herself as "Colonel Maggie", she was honored with the Academy of Motion Pictures' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1968) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1993). She was buried in the military cemetery at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
1995-The-67th-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 2005-The-Adventures-of-Errol-Flynn (Other), 1999-Hidden-Hollywood-II:-More-Treasures-from-the-20th-Century-Fox (Other), 1979-1984-Alice (Performer), 1979-The-Concorde...-Airport-'79 (Performer), 1944-Pin-Up-Girl (Performer), 1941-Keep-'Em-Flying (Performer), 1939-$1000-a-Touchdown (Performer), 1938-Tropic-Holiday (Performer), 1936-College-Holiday (Performer), 1936-Rhythm-on-the-Range (Performer), 1968-1969-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1968-The-Steve-Allen-Show (in person), 1965-Danny-Thomas-Meets-the-Comics (in person), 1964-The-Judy-Garland-Show (in person), 1962-The-Roy-Rogers-&-Dale-Evans-Show (in person), 1959-The-Patti-Page-Oldsmobile-Show (in person), 1956-1957-Washington-Square (in person), 1954-1956-The-Martha-Raye-Show (in person), 1955-Max-Liebman-Presents:-Big-Time (in person), 1944-Four-Jills-in-a-Jeep (in person), 1937-Cinema-Circus (in person), 1934-A-Nite-in-a-Nite-Club (in person), 1961-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (Other), 1970-The-Bugaloos (Sound), 1952-Screen-Snapshots-5852:-Hollywood-Night-at-'21'-Club (in person), 2009-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-History---The-1930s: (Other), 1993-The-First-Annual-Comedy-Hall-of-Fame (Other), 1949-1955-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1980-The-Gossip-Columnist (Performer), 1976-1977-McMillan-&-Wife (Performer), 1973-Love,-American-Style (Performer), 1970-Pufnstuf (Performer), 1965-Burke's-Law (Performer), 1962-Billy-Rose's-Jumbo (Performer), 1941-Hellzapoppin' (Performer), 1940-The-Boys-from-Syracuse (Performer), 1938-Give-Me-a-Sailor (Performer), 1986-NBC-60th-Anniversary-Celebration (in person), 1966-1969-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1968-1969-The-Hollywood-Squares (in person), 1968-Operation:-Entertainment (in person), 1963-1964-Bob-Hope-Presents-the-Chrysler-Theatre (in person), 1956-1960-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1959-The-Big-Party (in person), 1958-The-Patrice-Munsel-Show (in person), 1953-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 2003-Chaplin-Today:-Monsieur-Verdoux (Other), 1985-All-Star-Party-for-'Dutch'-Reagan (in person), 2009-Johnny-Mercer:-The-Dream's-on-Me (Other), 1983-Vietnam:-A-Television-History (Other), 1982-Showbiz-Goes-to-War (Other), 1992-The-37th-Annual-Thalians-Ball (in person), 1979-Skinflint:-A-Country-Christmas-Carol (Performer), 1977-'Twas-the-Night-Before-Christmas (Performer), 1966-Magic-Mansion (Performer), 1947-Monsieur-Verdoux (Performer), 1938-College-Swing (Performer), 1937-Double-or-Nothing (Performer), 1937-Mountain-Music (Performer), 1937-Waikiki-Wedding (Performer), 1936-The-Big-Broadcast-of-1937 (Performer), 1992-The-Howard-Stern-Show (in person), 1982-Circus-of-the-Stars-#7 (in person), 1973-Ed-Sullivan-Presents:-The-TV-Comedy-Years (in person), 1967-1971-The-Carol-Burnett-Show (in person), 1970-No-Substitute-for-Victory (in person), 1969-The-Barbara-McNair-Show (in person), 1968-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (in person), 1961-I've-Got-a-Secret (in person), 1958-The-Big-Record (in person), 1939-Screen-Snapshots-Series-18,-No.-6 (in person), 1956-The-Wa_lter-Winchell-Show (in person), 1970-The-Hollywood-Palace (Other), 1952-Screen-Snapshots:-Memories-of-Famous-Hollywood-Comedians (Other), 1994-Entertaining-the-Troops (Other), 1974-Fred-Astaire-Salutes-the-Fox-Musicals (Other), 1936-Hideaway-Girl (Performer), 1982-The-34th-Annual-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1982-Women-I-Love:-Beautiful-But-Funny (in person), 1981-Bob-Hope's-30th-Anniversary-Special (in person), 1967-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1966-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1962-1966-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1966-Clown-Alley (in person), 1965-The-Celebrity-Game (in person), 1965-The-37th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1964-The-Bob-Hope-Show (in person), 1961-Perry-Como's-Kraft-Music-Hall (in person), 1958-1959-The-Garry-Moore-Show (in person), 1955-What's-My-Line (in person), 1951-1953-All-Star-Revue (in person), 1943-Show-Business-at-War (in person), 1985-Alice-in-Wonderland (Performer), 1985-Murder,-She-Wrote (Performer), 1979-1981-The-Love-Boat (Performer), 1981-Pippin:-His-Life-and-Times (Performer), 1963-1971-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Performer), 1970-1971-The-Bugaloos (Performer), 1970-The-Phynx (Performer), 1966-Clown-Alley (Performer), 1954-Producers'-Showcase (Performer), 1950-Musical-Comedy-Time (Performer), 1941-Navy-Blues (Performer), 1940-The-Farmer's-Daughter (Performer), 1939-Never-Say-Die (Performer), 1938-The-Big-Broadcast-of-1938 (Performer), 1937-Artists-&-Models (Performer)
Theater Credits
No,-No,-Nanette - Performer (January 19, 1971 - March 3, 1973), Hello,-Dolly! - Performer (January 16, 1964 - December 27, 1970), Hold-on-to-Your-Hats - Performer (September 11, 1940 - March 1, 1941), Calling-All-Stars - Performer (December 13, 1934 - January 12, 1935)
Style
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 454Album leaf signed "Oh! Boy!" by Martha Raye, with an autograph sentiment reading "Oh! Boy!/Martha Raye". Includes pencil notes on the verso. Raye was a notable singer, actress, and comedienne recognized for her performances and humanitarian efforts.Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 83519Card signed with the inscription "Bless you/Martha/Raye". Martha Raye, a noted singer, actress, and comedienne, performed for American troops and received the Academy of Motion Pictures' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Price: $140.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160464Card signed by Martha Raye includes an autograph sentiment reading "Oh Boy!/Martha Raye" in blue ink. Raye, a notable singer, actress, and comedienne, had a significant career on Broadway and in film, performing for American troops during multiple wars.
Price: $140.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 165366Question card signed by Martha Raye with the sentiment "Oh! Boy!/Martha/Raye" in pencil. This card relates to a performance by mentalist Myrus at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago and comes from the collection of his wife, Elsie Myrus.
Price: $160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 288340Album leaf signed by Martha Raye features the inscription "Oh Boy!/Martha/Raye". Raye, a renowned actress and comedienne, performed for American troops and received the Academy of Motion Pictures' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Price: $140.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 284667Inscribed movie still from Hellza Poppin signed by Martha Raye, stating, "Bless you Flossie/Martha/Raye". This black and white photograph captures Raye, a celebrated performer, in the 1941 film adaptation of the Broadway hit.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 160652Publicity photo of Martha Raye, inscribed and signed "Bless you David/Martha/Raye" in blue ink. Raye, a singer, actress, and comedienne, performed for American troops and received notable honors, including the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Price: $160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 37891Publicity photograph of Martha Raye, signed with the inscription "Bless you Carrie/Martha Raye." Raye, a singer and actress, was honored for her performances for American troops and received the Academy of Motion Pictures' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 89278Photograph of Martha Raye inscribed and signed "Bless you David/Martha Raye", showcasing her as Polident's spokeswoman. Raye, a singer, actress, and comedienne, is known for her performances and humanitarian efforts, earning accolades including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 22772Publicity photo of Martha Raye in the stage production of Hello, Dolly, signed with the inscription "Bless You". Raye performed the role in 1967 and is known for her contributions to Broadway and television.
Price: $160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 223238Signed photograph of Martha Raye showcasing her as a Polident spokeswoman, inscribed with "For Norma/Martha Raye". Raye, known for her performances and humanitarian efforts, gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s through these commercials.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 272202Promotional photo signed by Martha Raye, inscribed "To Jim/Martha Raye", depicting her in a blue blouse for Polident. Raye, a notable singer and actress, was recognized for her work as a spokeswoman in the 1970s and 1980s.
Price: $160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 298863Photograph of Martha Raye, inscribed and signed: "Bless you Warren/Martha/Raye" in black felt tip. Raye, an actress known for her performances and humanitarian efforts, received the Academy of Motion Pictures' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Price: $160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 298864Photograph of Martha Raye, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, signed with the inscription, “Bless you/Martha/Raye” in black felt tip. Raye was honored for her humanitarian efforts and performances for American troops during three wars.
Price: $160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 321514Photograph shows actress Martha Raye posing with a box of Polident, inscribed with "To Tom/ Martha Raye" in blue ink. The image is a still from her Polident commercial, highlighting her career as a singer, actress, and comedienne.
Price: $160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 288726Photograph of Martha Raye in a lacy dress, inscribed to collector Saul Goodman with the message, "To Saul -/My best wishes to youse/Oh Boy/Martha/Raye". Signed in July 1937, it reflects her career as a singer and actress.
Price: $600.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 277818Photograph of Martha Raye, signed with the inscription "Bless you/Martha/Raye". Raye, a singer, actress, and comedienne, is known for her performances for American troops and receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180518Movie still signed by Martha Raye from $1,000 A Touchdown, depicting her in a dress and football cap. Raye's signature reads, "Bless you/Martha/Raye". Includes pencil notations on the back. The still is from the 1939 film by Paramount Pictures.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180519Photograph of Martha Raye depicts her in a little black dress, signed "Bless you/Martha/Raye". Raye, a singer, actress, and comedienne, is recognized for her extensive contributions to entertainment and humanitarian efforts.
Price: $280.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180520Publicity photo of Martha Raye signed "Bless you/Martha/Raye". Raye, a singer, actress, and comedienne, performed for American troops and received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Price: $300.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180522Photograph of Martha Raye shows her in a black dress, signed "Bless you/Martha/Raye". Raye, a singer, actress, and comedienne, is recognized for her performances during three wars and receiving the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Price: $280.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181396Photograph of Martha Raye in a feathered headdress, signed "Martha Raye". Raye, a singer, actress, and comedienne, is known for her performances during three wars and receiving the Academy of Motion Pictures' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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MARTHA RAYE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101023Photograph of Martha Raye, showing her from the waist up in an evening gown. The image is signed "Hello, there-/Martha/Raye" in purple ink. It includes the original mailing envelope from her photo service at Paramount Pictures, postmarked December 1, 1937.
Price: $300.00
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MARTHA RAYE - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/01/1940 - HFSID 178244Contract signed by Martha Raye in 1940, engaging the William Morris Agency as her personal representative for one year at a 10% commission. Signed in purple ink, includes pencil notations. Also includes a rider to the agreement, signed in purple ink.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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MARTHA RAYE - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 04/25/1961 - HFSID 262467Contract signed by Martha Raye in red ink, initialed twice as "M.R." for a live appearance on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall on May 24, 1961. Raye received $7,500, with additional rider pages included in the contract.
Price: $320.00
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MARTHA RAYE - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/23/1961 - HFSID 262473Typed contract signed "Martha Raye" in red ink, detailing her billing for a March 22 broadcast of The Perry Como Show. Countersigned by "Harvey B. Sindle/Asst. Secretary" of Roncom Productions. Dated February 23, 1961.
Price: $360.00
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MARTHA RAYE - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/21/1958 - HFSID 272263Contract signed by Martha Raye in 1958, hiring the William Morris Agency as her movie agent for three years with a 10% commission. Signed as "Martha Raye" in blue ink, it includes details of the agreement and is a carbon copy document.
Price: $360.00
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MARTHA RAYE - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/04/1955 - HFSID 345586Contract signed by Martha Raye in green ink, establishing her representation with the William Morris Agency for television and motion pictures. The six-page document, dated July 4, 1955, is also signed by a representative of the agency.
Price: $360.00
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MARTHA RAYE - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/01/1946 - HFSID 178243Contract signed by Martha Raye in 1946, hiring the William Morris Agency as her personal representative for 20 weeks. Document titled "Actor's Equity Association/Personal Representative Agreement" includes Raye's signature and stipulates a 10% commission.
Price: $360.00
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MARTHA RAYE - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/11/1945 - HFSID 158327Contract signed "Martha Raye" in 1945 with M. C. A. Artists Ltd., engaging her for a one-week performance in Detroit. Raye received $6,000 plus box office shares. Two riders are initialed "MR", dated Sept. 11, 1945.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
