Sophie Tucker Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
SOPHIE TUCKER
Born: January 13, 1884 in Vinnytsia Region, Ukraine
Died: February 9, 1966 in New York City, New York
Died: February 9, 1966 in New York City, New York
After emigrating from Russia as an infant, Sophie Tucker (1884-1966), born Sonia Kalish to a Jewish family in Russia, began singing in her father's kosher restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut. Moving to New York, she established herself as a popular star of vaudeville and Broadway, appearing with the Ziegfeld Follies in 1909. In 1911, she recorded "Some of These Days", which became her signature song and the title of her 1945 autobiography. Other songs made famous by Tucker included "Red-Hot Mama" (in 1928, the Palace Theater in New York billed her as "The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas", a slogan that became synonymous with the bawdy singer-entertainer). Another song, "My Yiddische Mama", became all the more popular among European Jewry after it was banned by Hitler. Tucker, who made her film debut in Honky Talk (1929), made numerous film appearances in the 1950s and 1960s, and her TV appearances include several visits to the Ed Sullivan Show. Although Tucker tried all modes of entertainment, she preferred live cabaret audiences. From the estate of stage and film director and TV producer Frederick de Cordova (1910-2001), longtime producer of Johnny Carson's show.
1920-A-Social-Sleuth (Performer), 1920-A-Social-Sleuth (in person), 1964-Blackpool-Night-Out (in person), 1963-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1957-The-Joker-Is-Wild (in person), 1954-A-Star-Is-Born-World-Premiere (in person), 2013-The-Great-Gatsby (Sound), 1958-1963-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other), 1997-Judy-Garland's-Hollywood (Other), 1952-1953-All-Star-Revue (Performer), 1983-Hollywood-Out-takes-and-Rare-Footage (Other), 1937-Thoroughbreds-Don't-Cry (Performer), 1929-Honky-Tonk (Performer), 1957-1963-What's-My-Line (in person), 1950-Screen-Snapshots:-The-Great-Showman (in person), 1935-Paramount-Headliner:-Broadway-Highlights-No.-1 (in person), 1934-Gay-Love (in person), 2010-Boardwalk-Empire (Sound), 2001-The-Nightclub-Years (Other), 2008-Hollywood-Singing-and-Dancing:-A-Musical-History---The-1920s:-The (Sound), 2003-2005-Great-Performances (Other), 1994-Paul-Merton's-Palladium-Story (Other), 1951-1965-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1958-The-Jerry-Lewis-Show (in person), 1954-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1944-Follow-the-Boys (in person), 1936-Starlight (in person), 1955-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1999-The-Rat-Pack (Other), 2006-On-Show:-Two-Ton-Tessie (Other), 1951-All-Star-Revue (in person), 1942-For-Me-and-My-Gal (Sound), 1920-Some-Mind-Reader (in person), 1974-Ain't-Misbehavin' (Other), 1937-Broadway-Melody-of-1938 (Performer), 1962-The-16th-Annual-Tony-Awards (in person), 1957-The-Heart-of-Show-Business (in person), 1957-Washington-Square (in person), 1955-Person-to-Person (in person), 1944-Sensations-of-1945 (in person), 2010-A-Star-Is-Born:-Special-Features (Other), 2013-The-Outrageous-Sophie-Tucker (Other), 1953-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood's-Great-Entertainers (in person), 2007-Making-Trouble (Other), 1975-Good-Neighbors (Sound), 1996-The-Real-Las-Vegas (Other)
Sophie - Other (April 15, 1963 - April 20, 1963), High-Kickers - Performer (October 31, 1941 - March 28, 1942), Leave-It-to-Me! - Performer (November 9, 1938 - July 15, 1939), Earl-Carroll's-Vanities-[1924] - Performer (September 10, 1924 - January 3, 1925), Hello,-Alexander - Performer (October 7, 1919 - November 22, 1919), Lulu's-Husbands - Performer (April 14, 1910 - May 1910)
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 42778SOPHIE TUCKER Green album leaf signed by singer Sophie Tucker in blue ink Signature: "Sophie/Tucker" in blue ink. Unknown signature on verso in blue ink. 4½x4¾ album leaf. After immigrating from Russia as an infant, Tucker (1884-1966, born Sonia Kalish in Russia), began singing in her father's kosher restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 67259SOPHIE TUCKER The "Red-Hot Mama" singer signs her name in blue ink Signature(s): "Sophie/Tucker" in blue ink. 4½x7. After immigrating from Russia as an infant, Sophie Tucker (1884-1966), born Sonia Kalish in Russia, began singing in her father's kosher restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 321731SOPHIE TUCKER The vaudeville and Broadway star signs her name in black ink Signature: "Sophie/Tucker", in black ink, 3¼x4¼. After immigrating from Russia as an infant, Sophie Tucker (1884-1966), born Sonia Kalish to a Jewish family in Russia, began singing in her father's kosher restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH 1935 CO-SIGNED BY: HERBERT RAWLINSON, TED SHAPIRO - HFSID 168556SOPHIE TUCKER, CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY RAWLINSON and TED SHAPIRO Green album leaf signed by singer Sophie Tucker, her pianist Ted Shapiro and actor Henry Rawlinson, Very rare! Signatures: "Sophie/Tucker" and "Me, Too!/Ted Shapiro/1935" in blue ink and, on verso, "Herbert Rawlinson" in lead pencil. Blue ink notations in unknown hand.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: THE RITZ BROTHERS , THE RITZ BROTHERS (JIMMY RITZ), THE RITZ BROTHERS (AL RITZ), THE RITZ BROTHERS (HARRY RITZ) - HFSID 81277SOPHIE TUCKER and THE RITZ BROTHERS: HARRY RITZ, AL RITZ and JIMMY RITZ Small album leaf signed by singer Sophie Tucker and the Ritz Brothers comedy trio Signature: "Sophie/Tucker" in pencil and, on verso, inscribed signature:
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH FRAGMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1947 - HFSID 290207SOPHIE TUCKER The actress signs and writes a return address on a 3¼x1 slip of paper. Autograph Fragment signed: "Sophie Tucker/The Beach Owner/Miami Beach, Fla", 3¼x1. Signed in handwritten return address clipped from an envelope. Postmarked 1947 February 5, Miami Beacf, Florida.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/04/1953 - HFSID 255470SOPHIE TUCKER Singer Sophie Tucker wrote this letter in 1953 to thank the recipient for a biography of comedian and singer Fanny Brice. Autograph letter signed "Sophie/Tucker" in blue ink. 1 page, 7¼x10¼, on stationery from the El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Feb. 4, 1953.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/02/1965 - HFSID 320452SOPHIE TUCKER Tucker writes a letter to American Cross President and CEO Basil O'Connor, asking him for aid with her classroom project in Israel Autograph letter signed "Sophie/Tucker" in blue ink. 1 page, 7¼x10½, on personal letter head at the New Dimona High School in Israel's Negev.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/05/1965 - HFSID 320451SOPHIE TUCKER Tucker writes a letter to American Cross President and CEO Basil O'Connor, thanking him for donating to her classroom project in Israel Autograph letter signed "Sophie/Tucker" in blue ink. 1 page, 7¼x10½, on personal letter head. New York City, October 5, 1965.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/11/1953 - HFSID 321751SOPHIE TUCKER The Russian-born actress sends a signed letter to friends, updating them on her current life and work Autograph letter signed: "Sophie" in blue ink. 1 page, front and verso, 7¼x10½. Written on personal letterhead. Original personalized envelope included. December 11, 1953. New York City, New York.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 7/10 - HFSID 276862SOPHIE TUCKER In this handwritten and signed letter, Tucker pays a bill and asks for a receipt Autograph letter signed "Sophie Tucker". 1 page, 10½x7¼, on the letterhead of "Hotels Ambassador" in Chicago. Chicago, July 10, no date. Addressed to Mr. Gerstly. In full: "Dear Mr.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/05/1945 CO-SIGNED BY: MARGUERITE HENRY, MORRIS FISHBEIN - HFSID 29577SOPHIE TUCKER, CO-SIGNED BY: MORRIS FISHBEIN and MARGUERITE HENRY Guestbook page signed by singer Sophie Tucker, JAMA editor Morris Fishbein and children's author Marguerite Henry. Autograph notes signed "5/5/45/Chicago Ill/The authoress/Sophie Tucker/must put her/name in here./O.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 11/09/1962 - HFSID 310677SOPHIE TUCKER The singer and performer signs with "best wishes". Autograph note signed: "To/Pete Warrack/Esq/Best/wishes/Sophie/Tucker/Nov 9 - 1962", in blue ink, 6½x5¼. After immigrating
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1933 - HFSID 169198SOPHIE TUCKER Index card signed "With Compliments" by singer Sophie Tucker in blue ink, mounted to a sheet of white paper Autograph sentiment signed: "With Compliments/Sophie/Tucker/1933" in blue ink. Black ink notations on mount in unknown hand. 5x3 card mounted on 8x5½ sheet of paper.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 28268SOPHIE TUCKER. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Sincerely/Sophie/Tucker/to/Phil Light". B/w, 5x7½. Photograph by Maurice Seymour/Chicago (imprint at lower left corner). After immigrating from Russia as an infant, Sophie Tucker (1884-1966) began singing in her father's kosher restaurant in Hartford.
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 320450SOPHIE TUCKER 4½x7 vintage photograph of Tucker shown in glamorous diamonds and furs Inscribed photograph signed: "Dear/Ed Mortiz/Thanks/so much for your/lovely letter/sincerely/Sophie Tucker". B/w, 4½x7.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 280427SOPHIE TUCKER B/w 5x8 photo by Maurice Seymour of Chicago of Sophie Tucker sitting in a sequined gown and cape, signed in blue ink Inscribed photograph signed "To/Danny/Greene/from/Sophie/Tucker" in blue ink. B/w, 5x8 overall, 4½x6 image, one surface, printed on cardstock. Photo by Maurice Seymour of Chicago.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 341297SOPHIE TUCKER Signed vintage photograph of the Broadway legend (4½x6½). Inscribed to a fan. Inscribed photograph signed: "To George/with compliments/Sophie/Tucker", in black ink. Sepia, 4½x6½.
Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1929 - HFSID 292180SOPHIE TUCKER Vintage 8½x11¾ photo from "Doc" Salomon's collection, inscribed in fountain pen Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Maxine/Compliments/of/Sophie Tucker/1929". Sepia, 8½x11¾.
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1939 - HFSID 269024SOPHIE TUCKER Small 5x8 sepia-toned bust photo by Maurice Seymour of singer Sophie Tucker in a black cape lined with white fur and a black sequined dress, signed "Sincerely" in 1939 Photograph inscribed and signed: "Sincerely Sophie/Tucker/to James/1939". Sepiatone, 5x8. Photo by Maurice Seymour.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1941 - HFSID 309681SOPHIE TUCKER 10x13 portrait by Maurice Seymour, inscribed to Frederick de Cordova and acquired from his estate. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Love to Freddy/my gin 'sucker'/from Sophie Tucker/1941". Sepia 10x13.
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1945 - HFSID 279000SOPHIE TUCKER B/w publicity photograph by Maurice Seymour of Tucker from the shoulders up in a sequined black dress and with a black feather in her hair Inscribed photograph signed "Best wishes/to/Ivan/Paul/from/your friend/Sophie/Tucker/1945" in green ink. B/w, 8x10 overall, 7½x9½ image, one surface.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/28/1947 - HFSID 255631SOPHIE TUCKER B/w publicity photograph by Maurice Seymour of Tucker from the waist up in a striped dress and with a black feather in her hair, signed with her "Best Wishes" in 1947 Inscribed photograph signed "To/Jess L. Hoaglin/Best/ wishes/from /from/Sophie/Tucker/11/28/47".
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - COLLECTION 1953 - HFSID 280255SOPHIE TUCKER Singer Sophie Tucker signed this printed card as Secretary of the Sophie Tucker Playground Camp Fund to thank the recipient for a $25 donation. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Two items: 1) Autograph note signed "Sophie Tucker" as Secretary of the Sophie Tucker Playground Camp Fund on front and verso in blue ink. Also annotated "25.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 101915SOPHIE TUCKER Inscribed record album cover for her hit songs "My Yiddishe Momme" and "Some of These Days" Inscribed record album cover signed: "To/Sally/to/Mr. Buchanan/Love/Sophie/Tucker", 10x10. Decca Records. Signed on the record cover.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 285088SOPHIE TUCKER Inscribed record album cover (with record inside), a Mercury recording of "My Mother's Sabbath Candles" (in English and Yiddish) Record Album Cover inscribed and signed: "To/Mrs. Shiff/from/Sophie/Tucker", 10x10. Mercury Records 78 rpm record, "My Mother's Sabbath Candles," sung by Tucker in English and Yiddish.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED 01/16/1962 - HFSID 344666SOPHIE TUCKER This record cover is signed with an inscription by the popular Broadway singer Inscribed record album cover signed: "To/Raoul/Appel/love/Sophie/Tucker/2/16/62/good/luck/in/Japan/and Ron Green" in black felt. 12¼x12¼.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 01/21/1963 - HFSID 157148Singer Sophie Tucker wrote a letter on the back of this color picture postcard from Chicago, Illinois' Town & Country Motel in 1963, saying that she would send the recipient two photos in a month's time.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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SOPHIE TUCKER - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JOE E. LEWIS, HARRY RICHMAN - HFSID 278049SOPHIE TUCKER, HARRY RICHMAN, and JOE E. LEWS Undated program from Ben Marden's Riviera, signed by Tucker, Richman and Lewis. All three headlined this burlesque show at the Riviera. Program signed: "Sophie Tucker", "Hello - Joe E Lewis" and "Harry Richman", all in pencil on back cover.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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CLAUDETTE COLBERT - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: SOPHIE TUCKER - HFSID 88805CLAUDETTE COLBERT and SOPHIE TUCKER Claudette Colbert and Sophie Tucker sign an album leaf Signature: "Claudette Colbert" and on verso "Sophie/Tucker", 6x4 album leaf.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
