Tommy Dorsey Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
TOMMY DORSEY
Born: November 19, 1905 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Died: November 26, 1956 in Greenwich, Connecticut
Brothers Thomas Francis "TOMMY" DORSEY, Jr. (1905-1956) and James Francis "JIMMY" DORSEY (1904-1957) formed their first band, Dorsey's Novelty Six, in 1920. In 1927, their orchestra, which featured Tommy on trombone, became The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra; its members included Glenn Miller and Bob Crosby. In 1935, Tommy quit after a disagreement with his brother and formed a band of his own from the remnants of Joe Haymes' orchestra. His theme song was "Sentimental" ("I'm Getting Sentimental Over You"), which was first recorded in 1932 by a pick-up recording group under the Dorsey Brothers. Frank Sinatra became one of Tommy's vocalists, resulting in a number of Top 10 hits for the orchestra leader. The brothers reunited in 1953, led mainly by Tommy, but with Jimmy prominently featured, and earning national publicity through the Dorseys' own TV program, Stage Show, on CBS (1955-1956).
2008-Bitter-&-Twisted (Sound), 2005-Anytown,-USA (Sound), 1951-Universal-Name-Band-Musical-7301:-Tommy-Dorsey-and-His-Orchestra (Sound), 1948-A-Song-Is-Born (Sound), 1945-Thrill-of-a-Romance (Sound), 1942-Ship-Ahoy (Sound), 1948-A-Song-Is-Born (Performer), 1970-Music-on-2 (in person), 1950-1955-What's-My-Line (in person), 1954-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1954-The-George-Jessel-Show (in person), 1951-Universal-Name-Band-Musical-7301:-Tommy-Dorsey-and-His-Orchestra (in person), 1947-The-Fabulous-Dorseys (in person), 1945-Thrill-of-a-Romance (in person), 1943-Presenting-Lily-Mars (in person), 1942-Ship-Ahoy (in person), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Other), 2012-Boardwalk-Empire (Sound), 2012/I-Sparkle (Sound), 1955-1956-Stage-Show (in person), 1955-The-George-Gobel-Show (Sound), The-Andy-Griffith-Show (Sound), 1963-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other), 1990-Where-the-Heart-Is (Sound), 1943-Girl-Crazy (Sound), 1943-Girl-Crazy (Performer), 1943-Upbeat-in-Music (in person), 1943-I-Dood-It (in person), 1998-Biography (Other), 1941-Birth-of-the-Blues (Other), 1977-All-You-Need-Is-Love (Other), 2009-Big-River-Man (Sound), 1977-Annie-Hall (Sound), 1953-The-Dorsey-Brothers'-Encore (in person), 1951-Disc-Jockey (in person), 1943-Swing-Fever (in person), 1941-Las-Vegas-Nights (in person), 2009-My-Music:-The-Big-Band-Years (Other), 1981-This-Is-Elvis (Other), 1964-Amigos-del-martes (Other), 1929-High-Hat (in person), 2008-Mad-Men (Sound), 2006-Cold-Case (Sound), 2003-The-Human-Stain (Sound), 2002-Hart's-War (Sound), 1999-RKO-281 (Sound), 1998-Frank-Lloyd-Wright (Sound), 1996-President-i-yego-zhenshchina (Sound), 1990-The-Exorcist-III (Sound), 1987-Radio-Days (Sound), 1944-Broadway-Rhythm (Sound), 1943-Du-Barry-Was-a-Lady (Sound), 1934-Mirrors (Sound), 1943-Du-Barry-Was-a-Lady (Performer), 1953-1955-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (in person), 1944-Broadway-Rhythm (in person), 1946-The-Great-Morgan (Other), 2008-Crips-and-Bloods:-Made-in-America (Sound)
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 41641Index card signed by Tommy Dorsey in blue ink, featuring the signature "Tommy/Dorsey". Dorsey, a prominent big band leader, co-founded The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra and is known for the song I'm Getting Sentimental Over You.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 167020Photograph signed by Tommy Dorsey with the inscription "Tommy/Dorsey" and Ziggy Elman with "Ziggy Elman". On the verso, it includes a message "To Bob-/Best Wishes/Adrienne Ames".
Price: $240.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 175943Album leaf signed "Sincerely/Tommy Dorsey" in blue ink by Tommy Dorsey, accompanied by a small b/w magazine photo affixed near the edge. Dorsey, a prominent big band leader, was part of the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra in the 1930s.
Sale Price $250.00
$325.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 322023Autograph sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Tommy Dorsey", in black ink. Tommy Dorsey, part of the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, is known for his contributions to music and television. He died in 1956 after a notable career.
Price: $220.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 178856Photograph of Tommy Dorsey, inscribed and signed: "To Irwin/Sincerely/Tommy Dorsey". The image captures Dorsey with his hands clasped and highlights his significant contributions to music, including "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" and "Sentimental".
Price: $400.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 153594Publicity photograph of Tommy Dorsey, inscribed and signed "To John Robson, Jr./Best Wishes/Sincerely/Tommy Dorsey" in green ink. Dorsey, a prominent bandleader, formed the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra and is known for his hit song I'm Getting Sentimental Over You.
Price: $425.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/23/1951 - HFSID 265375Check signed by Thomas F Dorsey Jr dated January 23, 1951, drawn on TOMDOR Enterprises, Inc. account at Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to State Amusement Corp. for $5237.79, signed during Dorsey's last film year for Disc Jockey.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 266611Photograph signed: "Sincerely/Tommy Dorsey". Captioned in lower margin, it relates to the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, which included Glenn Miller. Tommy Dorsey, known for "Sentimental", passed away in 1956. Minor flaws are present in the image.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/20/1946 - HFSID 253107Typed document signed by Tommy Dorsey as "T Dorsey," dated 6/20/46, relating to the program Casino Gardens - Dorsey. Accompanied by a pale blue carbon copy of the document. Both items show signs of wear with creases and staple holes.
Price: $325.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289948Consent forms authorize the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce the Dorsey brothers' signatures and likeness for fundraising stamps. Each document is signed twice by Jimmy Dorsey and Tommy Dorsey on August 6, 1946.
Price: $950.00
