Ruth Etting Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
RUTH ETTING
Born: November 23, 1896 in David City, Nebraska
Died: September 24, 1978 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ruth Etting (1896-1978) was a popular American torch singer who recorded over 200 songs between 1926 and 1937. Billed as "America's Sweetheart of Song," she made a smooth transition from the jazz age ("Love Me or Leave Me)" to the Depression ("Ten Cents a Dance)." She made her Broadway debut in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1927, and starred opposite Eddie Canto (Whoopee!, 1929) and Ed Wynn (Simple Simon, 1930). Her film roles included Roman Scandals (opposite Cantor again, 1932). Her career was badly damaged when her first husband, mobster Moe Snyder, shot her fiancé, pianist Myrl Alderman. This story was filmed as Love Me or Leave Me, which won 8 Oscars in 1955, with Doris Day cast as Etting, James Cagney as Snyder. Etting's rendition of "Button Up Your Overcoat" is heard on the soundtrack of the 2011 film, Water for Elephants.
1935-Ticket-or-Leave-It (Performer), 1934-Gift-of-Gab (Performer), 1934-A-Torch-Tango (Performer), 1933-Roman-Scandals (Performer), 1933-Knee-Deep-in-Music (Performer), 1930-One-Good-Turn (Performer), 1930-Broadway's-Like-That (Performer), 1929-Blue-Songs (Performer), 1929-Blue-Songs (in person), 1933-Mr.-Broadway (in person), 1928-Ruth-Etting (in person), 2011-Water-for-Elephants (Sound), 1987-Shy-People (Sound), 2002-Road-to-Perdition (Sound), 1963-Hollywood-and-the-Stars (Sound), 1934-Southern-Style (Performer), 1934-Derby-Decade (Performer), 1934-Hips,-Hips,-Hooray! (Performer), 1933-California-Weather (Performer), 1933-Crashing-the-Gate (Performer), 1931-Radio-Salutes (Performer), 1931-Words-&-Music (Performer), 1930-Roseland (Performer), 1929-Booklovers (Performer), 1933-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-A-9 (in person), 1931-Freshman-Love (in person), 1975-Brother-Can-You-Spare-a-Dime (Sound), 1929-Ruth-Etting,-the-Sweetheart-of-Columbia-Records,-Glorifying-the (Sound), 1929-Ruth-Etting,-the-Sweetheart-of-Columbia-Records,-Glorifying-the (in person), 1991-Rambling-Rose (Sound), 1963-Hollywood-Without-Make-Up (Other), 1936-Sleepy-Time (Performer), 1936-Melody-in-May (Performer), 1935-An-Old-Spanish-Onion (Performer), 1934-The-Song-of-Fame (Performer), 1933-Bye-Gones (Performer), 1932-A-Regular-Trouper (Performer), 1932-Artistic-Temper (Performer), 1977-All-You-Need-Is-Love (in person), 1934-No-Contest! (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-6 (in person), 1993-King-of-the-Hill (Sound), 1997-American-Masters (Sound), 1997-American-Masters (Other), 1936-Alladin-from-Manhattan (Performer), 1935-Tuned-Out (Performer), 1934-Bandits-and-Ballads (Performer), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade (Performer), 1933-Along-Came-Ruth (Performer), 1932-A-Modern-Cinderella (Performer), 1932-A-Mail-Bride (Performer), 1931-Season's-Greetings (Performer), 1931-Old-Lace (Performer), 1933-I-Know-Everybody-and-Everybody's-Racket (in person), 1929-Ruth-Etting-in-Favorite-Melodies (in person), 2013-Dancing-with-the-Stars (Sound)
Theater Credits
Ziegfeld-Follies-of-1931 - Performer (July 1, 1931 - November 21, 1931), Simple-Simon - Performer (February 18, 1930 - June 14, 1930), Ziegfeld-Midnight-Frolic-[1929] - Performer (April 1929 - emClosing date unknown/em), Whoopee! - Performer (December 4, 1928 - November 23, 1929), Ziegfeld-Follies-of-1927 - Performer (August 16, 1927 - January 7, 1928)
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RUTH ETTING - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 313821Autograph note signed by Ruth Etting reads, "To Jane/Every good wishes/Ruth Etting", in blue ink. Etting, known as "America's Sweetheart of Song," was a prominent torch singer who recorded extensively from 1926 to 1937.Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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RUTH ETTING - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1931 - HFSID 313820Autograph note signed by Ruth Etting, dated 1931, reads "To/Joyce/Sincere good wishes/Ruth Etting/1931", written in black ink. Etting, known as "America's Sweetheart of Song," was a prominent American torch singer and actress.
Price: $200.00
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RUTH ETTING - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 01/09/1933 - HFSID 54445Photo of a drawing of America's Sweetheart of Song, inscribed in red ink and signed by Ruth Etting with the message, "To/Blanche Svehla/Best Wishes/Ruth Etting/1/9/33". Etting was a prominent American torch singer known for her extensive recording career.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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RUTH ETTING - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 27001Photograph signed with "good wishes from/Ruth Etting", featuring Ruth Etting, known as America's Sweetheart of Song. Etting recorded over 200 songs and starred in notable Broadway productions and films, including Love Me or Leave Me.
Price: $320.00
