Rupert Hughes Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
RUPERT HUGHES
Born: January 31, 1872 in Lancaster, Missouri
Died: September 09, 1956 in Hollywood, California
Biography
Rupert Hughes (1872-1956), the uncle and mentor of Howard Hughes, was an author, screenwriter and composer who wrote more than 50 books. One of his most controversial works was a three-volume biography depicting the human side of George Washington.
1936-The-President's-Mystery (Writer), 1934-Miss-Fane's-Baby-Is-Stolen (Writer), 1929-China-Slaver (Writer), 1926-Old-Ironsides (Writer), 1926-The-Winning-of-Barbara-Worth (Writer), 1926-The-Sea-Beast (Writer), 1923-Look-Your-Best (Writer), 1920-Scratch-My-Back (Writer), 1915-All-for-a-Girl (Writer), 1923-Look-Your-Best (Director), 1921-Non-Sense-of-Censorship (in person), 1980-Hollywood (Other), 1951-Fingerprints-Don't-Lie (Writer), 1952-Lux-Video-Theatre (Writer), 1936-It-Had-to-Happen (Writer), 1933-Tillie-and-Gus (Writer), 1931-Ladies'-Man (Writer), 1929-Girl-on-the-Barge (Writer), 1926-Money-Talks (Writer), 1925-Excuse-Me (Writer), 1923-Gimme (Writer), 1922-The-Wall-Flower (Writer), 1921-Dangerous-Curve-Ahead (Writer), 1921-The-Old-Nest (Writer), 1918-Empty-Pockets (Writer), 1916-Gloria's-Romance (Writer), 1916-What-Will-People-Say (Writer), 1915-Excuse-Me (Writer), 1915-The-Danger-Signal (Writer), 1914-His-Wife-and-His-Work (Writer), 1914-His-Wife-and-His-Work (Director), 1923-Gimme (Director), 1922-The-Wall-Flower (Director), 1922-The-Wall-Flower (Producer), 1952-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood's-Mr.-Movies (in person), 1932-Tess-of-the-Storm-Country (Writer), 1932-No-One-Man (Writer), 1927-The-Patent-Leather-Kid (Writer), 1923-Reno (Writer), 1923-Souls-for-Sale (Writer), 1922-Remembrance (Writer), 1922-Come-on-Over (Writer), 1920-The-Cup-of-Fury (Writer), 1918-Johanna-Enlists (Writer), 1918-The-Ghosts-of-Yesterday (Writer), 1917-His-Mother's-Boy (Writer), 1915-Graft (Writer), 1915-The-Bigger-Man (Writer), 1915-Out-of-the-Ruins (Writer), 1914-The-Man-That-Might-Have-Been (Writer), 1923-Reno (Director), 1923-Souls-for-Sale (Director), 1922-Remembrance (Director), 1923-Souls-for-Sale (Producer), 1923-Souls-for-Sale (in person), 1913-Saved-by-Parcel-Post (in person), 1960-Tess-of-the-Storm-Country (Writer), 1951-FBI-Girl (Writer), 1931-The-Silent-Partner (Writer), 1929-She-Goes-to-War (Writer), 1928-The-Dancing-Town (Writer), 1925-Don't (Writer), 1924-True-As-Steel (Writer), 1921-From-the-Ground-Up (Writer), 1920-The-Thirteenth-Commandment (Writer), 1919-The-Unpardonable-Sin (Writer), 1918-We-Can't-Have-Everything (Writer), 1916-The-Old-Folks-at-Home (Writer), 1924-True-As-Steel (Director), 1925-1925-Studio-Tour (in person), 1923-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-4,-No.-4 (in person)
The-Cat-Bird - Writing (March 16, 1920 - March 1920), Toot-Toot! - Other (March 11, 1918 - April 13, 1918), What-Ails-You - Writing (November 18, 1912 - December 1912), Excuse-Me - Writing (March 13, 1911 - July 1911), Two-Women - Other (November 29, 1910 - January 1911), The-Bridge - Writing (September 4, 1909 - October 1909), All-for-a-Girl - Writing (August 22, 1908 - September 1908), The-Triangle - Writing (March 20, 1906 - March 1906), Fad-and-Folly - Music (November 27, 1902 - December 27, 1902), Tommy-Rot - Other (October 21, 1902 - November 22, 1902), In-the-Midst-of-Life - Writing (October 16, 1902 - Closing date unknown), King-Highball - Performer (September 6, 1902 - October 4, 1902)
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/04/1950 - HFSID 31861Autograph letter signed: "Rupert Hughes", consisting of two pages, dated May 4, 1950, and addressed to Louis Sobol. In the letter, Hughes corrects a misconception about George Washington's musical abilities, providing historical context.Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/14/1932 - HFSID 56736Autograph letter signed: "Rupert Hughes", written on personal letterhead to Florence Murphy, expressing gratitude for her letter. Dated May 14, 1932, in Los Angeles. Accompanied by a matching unsigned envelope addressed in the signer's hand.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/26/1949 - HFSID 31889Autograph letter signed: "Rupert", written on personal letterhead in 1949, addressed to journalist Louis Sobol. Expressing gratitude for Sobol's praise of his speech, Rupert Hughes mentions his plans to visit New York in October.
Price: $220.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 224758Autograph note signed by Rupert Hughes, reading "To Fannie Trotta/with the good wishes/of Rupert Hughes", on a 5x3 slip. Hughes, an author and screenwriter, is known for his three-volume biography of George Washington and works on composers.
Price: $120.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 254142Autograph note signed by Rupert Hughes, featuring his initials "RH". The note discusses views in his library and mentions Washington manuscripts. It is written on personal letterhead and includes additional notes by unknown hands regarding photographs and manuscripts.
Price: $140.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/1912 - HFSID 288085Note praising actor Tom Walsh, signed by Rupert Hughes with a message highlighting Walsh's skills as "the consummate farceur." The autograph includes admiration from Hughes dated June 1912, reflecting their professional relationship in theater.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/11/1932 - HFSID 180148Autograph note signed by Rupert Hughes, dated October 11, 1932, expressing admiration for a "genius in motherhood." Hughes, an author and mentor to Howard Hughes, is noted for his three-volume biography of George Washington.
Price: $200.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 140308Card featuring Rupert Hughes includes a signed autograph sentiment stating "With the good greetings/of Rupert Hughes". A printed picture of Hughes is affixed in the upper right. Hughes was a noted author, screenwriter, and composer.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 18704Photograph inscribed and signed by Rupert Hughes, stating "To Mrs. Ed. Marslaw with every good wish from Rupert Hughes." Hughes, an author and screenwriter, is known for his works including a biography of George Washington.
Price: $260.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/14/1932 - HFSID 222708Documentary letter signed by Rupert Hughes, dated May 14, 1932, on personal letterhead, confirming his agreement to submit a short story for radio dramatization and make a personal appearance. Addressed to H. H. Van Loan.
Price: $200.00
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RUPERT HUGHES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1927 - HFSID 254141Letter signed by Rupert Hughes, dated January 11, 1927, addressed to Professor J. Helder. In the letter, Hughes expresses sympathy regarding Helder's misfortune and mentions his travel plans. Hughes is noted for his extensive literary contributions and his connection to Howard Hughes.
Price: $220.00
