Rudy Vallee Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
RUDY VALLEE
Born: July 28, 1901 in Island Pond, Vermont
Died: July 03, 1986 in North Hollywood, California
Biography
Rudy Vallee was a prominent American singer, actor, bandleader, and radio host born on July 28, 1901 in Island Pond, Vermont. He rose to fame in the late 1920s as one of the first modern pop stars. Known for his distinctive "crooning" vocal style, he was widely popular among teenage girls, a phenomenon that was new to the music industry at the time. Vallee was best remembered for leading the Connecticut Yankees, an orchestra with which he created numerous hits including "Deep Night", "Marie", and "As Time Goes By". His soft vocal delivery was a major influence on later crooners like Bing Crosby.
In addition to his musical career, Vallee was also a successful actor and radio personality. His radio program, "The Rudy Vallee Show", ran from 1929 to 1939 and was highly influential in the format's early years. He also appeared in a number of films including "The Vagabond Lover" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".
In addition to his musical career, Vallee was also a successful actor and radio personality. His radio program, "The Rudy Vallee Show", ran from 1929 to 1939 and was highly influential in the format's early years. He also appeared in a number of films including "The Vagabond Lover" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".
1953-Screen-Snapshots:-Spike-Jones-in-Hollywood (Other), 1951-The-Fred-Waring-Show (in person), 1935-Things-You-Never-See-on-the-Screen (in person), 2009-The-National-Parks:-America's-Best-Idea (Sound), 1969-Mondo-Trasho (Sound), 1949-Twelve-O'Clock-High (Sound), 1936-Shop-Talk (Sound), 1967-How-to-Succeed-in-Business-Without-Really-Trying (Sound), 1940-Susan-and-God (Sound), 1967-How-to-Succeed-in-Business-Without-Really-Trying (Performer), 1947-The-Unfaithful (Music Department), 2006-Private-Screenings (Other), 1993-King-of-the-Hill (Sound), 1958-The-Jack-Paar-Tonight-Show (in person), 2004-Broadway:-The-American-Musical (Other), 1976-Ellery-Queen (Performer), 1975-Sunburst (Performer), 1971-1972-Alias-Smith-and-Jones (Performer), 1970-The-Name-of-the-Game (Performer), 1958-Kraft-Theatre (Performer), 1949-Father-Was-a-Fullback (Performer), 1949-The-Beautiful-Blonde-from-Bashful-Bend (Performer), 1948-Unfaithfully-Yours (Performer), 1946-The-Fabulous-Suzanne (Performer), 1945-It's-in-the-Bag! (Performer), 1943-Happy-Go-Lucky (Performer), 1939-Second-Fiddle (Performer), 1938-Gold-Diggers-in-Paris (Performer), 1981-The-Alan-Thicke-Show (in person), 1979-The-Muppets-Go-Hollywood (in person), 1978-The-5th-Annual-American-Music-Awards (in person), 1977-All-You-Need-Is-Love (in person), 1971-The-Chicago-Teddy-Bears (in person), 1970-Here's-Lucy (in person), 1967-1968-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1968-Silent-Treatment (in person), 1962-1963-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1949-1962-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1958-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (in person), 1957-The-Lucy-Desi-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1956-1957-December-Bride (in person), 1950-Your-Show-of-Shows (in person), 1946-Margie (in person), 1940-Rodeo-Dough (in person), 1935-Broadway-Highlights-No.-2 (in person), 1932-Rudy-Vallee-Melodies (in person), 1931-Betty-Co-ed (in person), 1930-The-Stein-Song (in person), 1929-Radio-Rhythm (in person), 1929-Rudy-Vallee-and-His-Connecticut-Yankees (in person), 1991-My-Own-Private-Idaho (Sound), 1997-20th-Century-Fox:-The-First-50-Years (Other), 1990-Miller's-Crossing (Sound), 1944-11th.-Naval-District-'United-States-Coast-Guard-Band' (Sound), 1970-Preston-Sturges---Portrat-eines-Hollywood-Regisseurs (in person), 1944-11th.-Naval-District-'United-States-Coast-Guard-Band' (in person), 1998-The-Canadians (Other), 1996-Biography (Other), 1950-The-Golden-Twenties (Other), 1935-Bordertown (Sound), 1995-Betty-Boop:-Queen-of-the-Cartoons (Other), 1940-Screen-Snapshots-Series-19,-No.-9:-Sports-in-Hollywood (in person), 1961-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (Other), 1984-City-Heat (Sound), 1984-Going-Hollywood:-The-'30s (Other), 1984-Santa-Barbara (Performer), 1981-The-Perfect-Woman (Performer), 1968-The-Night-They-Raided-Minsky's (Performer), 1968-Live-a-Little,-Love-a-Little (Performer), 1968-Death-Valley-Days (Performer), 1967-Batman (Performer), 1948-So-This-Is-New-York (Performer), 1946-People-Are-Funny (Performer), 1941-Time-Out-for-Rhythm (Performer), 1941-Too-Many-Blondes (Performer), 1932-Knowmore-College (Performer), 1931-Kitty-from-Kansas-City (Performer), 1929-The-Vagabond-Lover (Performer), 1973-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1970-He-Said,-She-Said (in person), 1968-1970-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1950-1964-What's-My-Line (in person), 1959-The-George-Gobel-Show (in person), 1958-The-Patrice-Munsel-Show (in person), 1957-The-Helen-Morgan-Story (in person), 1955-Gentlemen-Marry-Brunettes (in person), 1938-For-Auld-Lang-Syne (in person), 1938-Breakdowns-of-1938 (in person), 1935-A-Trip-Thru-a-Hollywood-Studio (in person), 1950-Father-of-the-Bride (Sound), 1934-Change-of-Heart (Sound), 1931-Confessions-of-a-Co-Ed (Sound), 1929-Baby-Rose-Marie-the-Child-Wonder (Sound), 1941-The-Great-American-Broadcast (Other), 2008-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-History---The-1920s:-The (Sound), 1967-Bonnie-and-Clyde (Sound), 1934-Babbitt (Sound), 2008-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-History---The-1920s:-The (Other), 2012-Here's-Lucy-Spotlight:-Lucie-Arnaz (Other), 1956-Jazz-Ball (Other), 1990-1997-American-Masters (Other), 1979-CHiPs (Performer), 1971-Rod-Serling's-Night-Gallery (Performer), 1958-Hansel-and-Gretel (Performer), 1956-Matinee-Theatre (Performer), 1954-Ricochet-Romance (Performer), 1945-Man-Alive (Performer), 1942-The-Palm-Beach-Story (Performer), 1934-George-White's-Scandals (Performer), 1931-Musical-Justice (Performer), 1970-The-Phynx (in person), 1963-Stump-the-Stars (in person), 1959-The-Garry-Moore-Show (in person), 1955-1956-Shower-of-Stars (in person), 1955-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1953-The-Ford-50th-Anniversary-Show (in person), 1952-Songs-for-Sale (in person), 1935-Paramount-Headliner:-Broadway-Highlights-No.-1 (in person), 1933-International-House (in person), 1929-Glorifying-the-American-Girl (in person), 2006-The-Good-Shepherd (Sound), 1975-Brother-Can-You-Spare-a-Dime (Sound), 2009-Ice-Age:-Dawn-of-the-Dinosaurs (Sound), 1995-Nixon (Sound), 1988-The-Glory-and-Misery-of-Human-Life (Sound), All-You-Need-Is-Love (Sound), 1978-Hollywood's-Diamond-Jubilee (in person), 1989-The-Best-of-Gleason-3 (Other), American-Masters (Sound), 1973-A-Summer-Without-Boys (Sound), 1934-Gentlemen-Are-Born (Sound), 1978-ABC's-Silver-Anniversary-Celebration (in person), 1950-1952-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1943-Screen-Snapshots-Series-23,-No.-1:-Hollywood-in-Uniform (in person), 1975-Brother-Can-You-Spare-a-Dime (Other), 1992-Shining-Through (Sound), 1965-Hollywood-My-Home-Town (Other), 1976-Won-Ton-Ton:-The-Dog-Who-Saved-Hollywood (Performer), 1969-Petticoat-Junction (Performer), 1955-Star-Tonight (Performer), 1950-The-Admiral-Was-a-Lady (Performer), 1949-Mother-Is-a-Freshman (Performer), 1948-My-Dear-Secretary (Performer), 1948-I-Remember-Mama (Performer), 1947-The-Bachelor-and-the-Bobby-Soxer (Performer), 1947-The-Sin-of-Harold-Diddlebock (Performer), 1935-Sweet-Music (Performer), 1932-The-Musical-Doctor (Performer), 1930-Campus-Sweethearts (Performer), 1987-Hollywood-the-Golden-Years:-The-RKO-Story (in person), 1980-Men-Who-Rate-a-10 (in person), 1975-The-17th-Annual-Grammy-Awards (in person), 1970-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1967-Go!!! (in person), 1958-The-Mike-Wallace-Interview (in person), 1956-Tonight! (in person), 1942-Hedda-Hopper's-Hollywood-No.-6 (in person), 1941-Picture-People-No.-2:-Hollywood-Sports (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-9 (in person)
Theater Credits
How-to-Succeed-in-Business-Without-Really-Trying - Performer (October 14, 1961 - March 6, 1965), George-White's-Scandals-[1936] - Performer (December 25, 1935 - March 28, 1936), George-White's-Scandals-[1931] - Performer (September 14, 1931 - March 5, 1932)
Style
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 13640Card signed by Rudy Vallée, displaying the signature "Rudy Vallée". Vallée, a prominent entertainer, is known for his roles in films like The Palm Beach Story and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 54295Index card signed in black ink by Rudy Vallée, featuring the signature "Rudy Vallée". Vallée was a prominent figure in radio, movies, and Broadway, recognized as the first "crooner" and noted for his role in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Price: $80.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 165380Card signed by Rudy Vallée, inscribed "Rudy Vallée" in pencil, was collected by Elsie Myrus, wife of "Myrus, the Wizard of Mental Telepathy." Vallée was a prominent performer in radio, film, and Broadway from the 1920s to 1960s.
Price: $80.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 13641Card signed by Rudy Vallée in green felt tip pen, featuring the sentiment "Sincerely,/Rudy/Vallée". Vallée was a prominent entertainer from the 1920s to the 1950s, known as the first crooner and for his role in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Price: $90.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101163Photograph of Rudy Vallée shows him in a tuxedo holding a conductor's wand. It is inscribed and signed: "To you at Bedford/Muskally/Rudy/Vallée." Vallée was a prominent figure in radio, film, and Broadway from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Price: $180.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 198829Photograph of Rudy Vallée wearing a military suit, inscribed and signed: "To you, who/are crusading/for abused hu-/man beings!/My congratulations!/Rudy/Vallée". Vallée, a prominent entertainer, gained fame in radio, film, and Broadway from the 1920s to 1960s.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 250866Photograph of Rudy Vallée wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: "To Ed/Rudy/Vallée". Vallée, a prominent figure from the mid-1920s to mid-1950s, was known as the first "crooner" and made a comeback in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251069Publicity photograph of Rudy Vallée, inscribed and signed "To Jere/Rudy Vallee". Vallée, a prominent figure in entertainment from the 1920s to the 1950s, is known for his contribution to radio, film, and Broadway. Matting done by an unknown individual.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 298568Photograph inscribed and signed: "Get Well WARREN/Rudy Vallée" in black felt tip, showcasing Rudy Vallée promoting his 1976 book Rudy Vallée Kisses and Tells. Vallée had a notable career in radio, film, and Broadway from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Price: $160.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 298681Photograph signed by Rudy Vallée with the inscription "Love Rudy/Vallée", depicting him in a garish suit hugging a woman. Vallée, a prominent figure from the mid-1920s to the mid-1950s, is known as the first singer called a "crooner."
Price: $120.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 02/10/1983 - HFSID 217592Photograph of Rudy Vallée shows him in a tuxedo holding a saxophone. It is inscribed and signed: "To Larry/Saxatively/Rudy/Vallée/2-10-83". Vallée had a prominent career in radio, film, and Broadway, known as the first "crooner."
Price: $180.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 12/30/1978 - HFSID 216272Photograph of Rudy Vallée, showing him in a suit and tie. Inscribed and signed: "To our favorite/Aunt/from the Vagabond/group!/Rudy/Vallée/12-30-78". Vallée was a prominent figure in radio, film, and Broadway musicals from the 1920s to 1960s.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 7/1970 - HFSID 198830Photograph of Rudy Vallée wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: "To Mary/Happy to be with you again!/Rudy/July 1970". Vallée, known as a pioneer crooner, had a successful career in radio, movies, and Broadway musicals.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1934 - HFSID 289445Publicity photograph of Rudy Vallée wearing a suit and bow tie, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman. Signed with the inscription "To Saul/Rudy Vallée". The photograph dates from the mid-1920s to mid-1950s.
Price: $340.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1961 - HFSID 31624Photograph of Rudy Vallée holding a megaphone, inscribed and signed: "To Corinne/in friendship from/1929 to 1961/Sincerely/Rudy Vallée". Vallée was a notable entertainer in radio, film, and Broadway, known as the first "crooner."
Price: $280.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 0/13/1947 - HFSID 101999Check signed by Rudy Vallée on January 13, 1947, for $1,500.00, payable to Frank Cooper Associates. Endorsed on verso as "Frank Cooper Associates". Vallée, a prominent entertainer, achieved fame in radio, film, and Broadway musicals.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/18/1946 - HFSID 321835Check signed by Rudy Vallée, dated November 18, 1946, for $48.80, made out to Dave Gelfand. Vallée's signature appears as "Rudy Vallée". The check is drawn on his personal account at California Bank, Hollywood.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 324105Photograph of Rudy Vallée shows him seated in a three-piece suit, signed with "Rudy Vallée". Active from the mid-1920s to mid-1950s, Vallée was a prominent figure in radio, films, and Broadway, known for his distinct crooning style.
Price: $280.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 198831Photograph of Rudy Vallée shows him in a suit and tie. Signed with "Rudy/Vallée", this black and white publicity photograph dates from the mid-1920s to mid-1950s, highlighting his successful career in radio, film, and Broadway musicals.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 200630Photograph of Rudy Vallée shows him in a suit and tie. It is signed with the inscription "Rudy/Vallée". Vallée had a successful career on radio, in movies, and on Broadway, notably in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 203769Photograph of Rudy Vallée, featuring a small sepia tone image of the artist. Signed with the inscription "Sincerely/Rudy Vallée". Vallée had a notable career from the 1920s to the 1950s, known for his crooning style.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181784Photograph of Rudy Vallée in a scene from one of his films, signed with the inscription "This was one/of my weaker/roles!/Rudy Vallée". Vallée, prominent from the mid-1920s to mid-1950s, was a pioneering crooner and Broadway star.
Price: $200.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 26190Photograph of Rudy Vallée, signed with "Sincerely/Rudy Vallée". Featuring his image from the mid-1920s to mid-1950s, he is recognized as the first "crooner" and noted for his role in the Broadway production How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 72253Photograph of Rudy Vallée shows him in a suit and tie. It is signed "Rudy Vallée". Vallée had a notable career on radio, in movies, and Broadway, becoming the first singer dubbed a "crooner."
Price: $220.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 79597Photograph of Rudy Vallée in a plaid suit, signed with the inscription "I look like/or resemble Rex/Harrison in this/Pose!(in the late)/30's)/Rudy Vallée". Vallée had a notable career in radio, film, and Broadway, becoming the first "crooner."
Price: $220.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 79598Publicity photograph of Rudy Vallée in a scene from The Fabulous Suzanne, signed with the inscription, "A pleasant/film. Rudy Vallée". Vallée, a notable radio and film star, is featured alongside Barbara Britton in this 1946 movie still.
Price: $220.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 08/11/1983 - HFSID 76535Photograph of Rudy Vallée in a scene from Man Alive signed with a note stating, "Howard Hughes was/never aware that I was/in/this R.K.O. film./He was hurt in/his plane crash when this was/made!/Rudy Vallée (a very dull film!)/8-11-83".
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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RUDY VALLEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1936 - HFSID 293985Photograph signed by Rudy Vallée, featuring him crouching with a Doberman, includes the inscription "This is what Himmel thinks of my singing!/Rudy/(1936)". The verso contains promotional material about his NBC-Radio show in London for King George VI's coronation.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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RUDY VALLEE - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 11/21/1949 - HFSID 158381Contract signed by Rudy Vallée in 1949 using his birth name "Hubert Prior Vallée" and professional name "(Rudy Vallée)" in red ink, establishing MCA Artists, Ltd. as his manager for seven years. Also signed by an MCA representative.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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RUDY VALLEE - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 10/30/1961 - HFSID 262512Contract signed by Rudy Vallée in 1961 for a performance on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall, receiving $7,500. Signed "Rudy Vallée" in black ink and initialed "R. V." twice in black ink on riders.
Sale Price $275.00
$340.00
