Monica Lewis Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MONICA LEWIS
Born: May 05, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois
Died: June 12, 2015 in Los Angeles, California
Biography
Monica Lewis was born May 5, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois and she was an American singer and actress known for her work in radio, film, television, and animation.
She began her professional career in the early 1940s and gained national attention as a big band vocalist and jazz singer. Lewis's early exposure to music came from her family; her father, Leon Lewis, was a concert pianist and composer, and her mother, Jessica Lewis, was a vocalist. She began singing on radio broadcasts, becoming a regular on shows such as The Chesterfield Supper Club. She also recorded with Benny Goodman’s orchestra and released numerous solo recordings throughout the 1940s and 1950s. In film, Lewis appeared in a range of musical and dramatic roles. Her screen credits include The D.I. (1957), Earthquake (1974), and Airport ’77 (1977). She also provided the voice for the cartoon character Chiquita Banana, a role she performed in advertisements for over a decade.
She began her professional career in the early 1940s and gained national attention as a big band vocalist and jazz singer. Lewis's early exposure to music came from her family; her father, Leon Lewis, was a concert pianist and composer, and her mother, Jessica Lewis, was a vocalist. She began singing on radio broadcasts, becoming a regular on shows such as The Chesterfield Supper Club. She also recorded with Benny Goodman’s orchestra and released numerous solo recordings throughout the 1940s and 1950s. In film, Lewis appeared in a range of musical and dramatic roles. Her screen credits include The D.I. (1957), Earthquake (1974), and Airport ’77 (1977). She also provided the voice for the cartoon character Chiquita Banana, a role she performed in advertisements for over a decade.
1985-Remington-Steele (Performer), 1978-The-Immigrants (Performer), 1977-Rollercoaster (Performer), 1977-Airport-'77 (Performer), 1968-1974-Ironside (Performer), 1972-Emergency! (Performer), 1971-Marcus-Welby,-M.D. (Performer), 1965-1968-The-Virginian (Performer), 1967-Laredo (Performer), 1961-1962-The-Tall-Man (Performer), 1961-Laramie (Performer), 1959-1960-Johnny-Staccato (Performer), 1958-Peter-Gunn (Performer), 1957-Make-Room-for-Daddy (Performer), 1954-The-Morning-Show (in person), 1951-The-Strip (in person), 2007-Jimmy-Kimmel-Live! (Performer), 1985-Stick (Performer), 1978-Actor (Performer), 1977-Quincy-M.E. (Performer), 1974-Earthquake (Performer), 1973-Charley-Varrick (Performer), 1955-1962-General-Electric-Theater (Performer), 1957-The-D.I. (Performer), 1957-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (Performer), 1955-Appointment-with-Adventure (Performer), 1952-Everything-I-Have-Is-Yours (Performer), 1951-Excuse-My-Dust (Performer), 1978-The-Joe-Franklin-Show (in person), 1951-Red-Cross-Fund-Program (in person), 1965-Wagon-Train (Performer), 1960-Shotgun-Slade (Sound), 1971-Rod-Serling's-Night-Gallery (Performer), 1948-1953-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1988-Dead-Heat (Performer), 1986-Falcon-Crest (Performer), 1978-Nunzio (Performer), 1960-1961-Shotgun-Slade (Performer), 1960-Overland-Trail (Performer), 1959-Riverboat (Performer), 1957-Studio-57 (Performer), 1949-Cavalcade-of-Stars (in person), 1985-Santa-Barbara (Performer), 1983-The-Sting-II (Performer), 1982-Boxoffice (Performer), 1979-The-Concorde...-Airport-'79 (Performer), 1978-Zero-to-Sixty (Performer), 1975-Barbary-Coast (Performer), 1965-Convoy (Performer), 1964-Arrest-and-Trial (Performer), 1963-Kraft-Suspense-Theatre (Performer), 1960-The-Deputy (Performer), 1959-Tales-of-Wells-Fargo (Performer), 1959-M-Squad (Performer), 1953-Affair-with-a-Stranger (Performer), 1951-Inside-Straight (Performer), 1955-Masquerade-Party (in person), 1954-The-Blue-Angel (in person), 1952-1954-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1953-The-George-Jessel-Show (in person), 1953-The-Larry-Storch-Show (in person)
Theater Credits
Johnny-2-X-4 - Performer (March 16, 1942 - May 9, 1942)
Style
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 27080Autograph note signed by Monica Lewis in black ink, addressed to George Sanders. The note expresses gratitude for his show and includes a personal message. A magazine photograph is affixed to the page, with a self-caricature drawing on the verso.Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 83476Card signed by Monica Lewis, featuring the inscription, "To Kayo/Best wishes/Monica Lewis" in blue ink. A magazine photograph is affixed at the right side. Lewis was an American jazz singer and film actress, known for her roles in the 1950s.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 59031Card signed by Monica Lewis includes a magazine photo, with her autograph sentiment reading, "Best always/Monica Lewis". Signed in blue ink, it highlights her background as an American jazz singer and film actress, active in the 1950s.
Price: $160.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 25605Photograph of Monica Lewis shows her smiling and gazing into the camera, inscribed for George Sanders with the text, "To George -/It was fun./Many Thanks/Monica Lewis". Signed in black felt tip, this item highlights Lewis's career as an actress and singer.
Price: $320.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 25606Photograph showing Monica Lewis in a Christmas outfit, signed in green felt tip with the inscription "Greetings/Monica/Lewis". Lewis was an American jazz singer and actress known for her roles in films and television series from the 1950s.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 80896Photograph of Monica Lewis, showcasing the actress and singer in an elegant dress, is signed in black felt tip with the inscription, "Monica Lewis". Lewis, an American jazz singer and film actress, was active in the 1950s and beyond.
Price: $300.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 191560Photograph of Monica Lewis smiling and gazing into the camera, signed in black felt tip with the inscription, "Good luck/Monica Lewis". Lewis was a notable actress and jazz singer, known for her roles in films during the 1950s.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 191561Photograph of Monica Lewis shows her holding a bow in the sea, signed in black felt tip with the inscription "Best wishes/Monica Lewis". Lewis was a noted actress and singer, known for her roles in films and television throughout the 1950s.
Price: $320.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 191564Photograph shows actress and singer Monica Lewis in an elegant dress, signed in black felt tip with the inscription, "Good luck/Monica Lewis". Lewis, known for her roles in films like Excuse My Dust, was active in the entertainment industry from the 1950s.
Price: $320.00
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MONICA LEWIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 315418Photograph of Monica Lewis shows her in classic black cigarette pants and a striped shirt. It is signed in blue ink with the inscription "Good luck/Monia/Lewis". This piece comes from the collection of Francis and Violet Zane.
Price: $280.00
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MONICA LEWIS - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 191559Photograph signed by Monica Lewis, depicting her as “Barbara” from the 1974 film Earthquake. The signature reads, “Good luck -/Monica Lewis”, written in black felt tip. The item includes a printed caption on the verso regarding the film.
Price: $200.00
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THE STRIP MOVIE CAST - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294865Photograph signed by Mickey Rooney and Monica Lewis, with inscriptions reading "Mickey Rooney" and "Monica/Lewis". It depicts Rooney at the piano, from the film The Strip (1951).
Price: $280.00
