Una Merkel Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
UNA MERKEL
Born: December 10, 1903 in Covington, Kentucky
Died: January 02, 1986 in Los Angeles, California
Biography
Una Merkel (1903-1986) began in silent films, but had greater success with the arrival of talkies. Comic roles were her specialty. With her kewpie dolls looks and southern accent, she made an ideal second lead as best friend to stars like Lombard and Harlow. Famous film appearances included a catfight with Marlene Dietrich in Destry Rides Again (1939), W. C. Fields' daughter in The Bank Dick (1940), and Debbie Reynolds' mother in The Mating Game(1959). She was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress near the end of her career (Summer and Smoke, 1961). She had scored a Tony five years earlier for The Ponder Heart.
1961-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1961-Summer-and-Smoke (Performer), 1958-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Month (Performer), 1957-Playhouse-90 (Performer), 1953-I-Love-Melvin (Performer), 1952-Four-Star-Playhouse (Performer), 1952-The-Merry-Widow (Performer), 1951-A-Millionaire-for-Christy (Performer), 1950-My-Blue-Heaven (Performer), 1948-Man-from-Texas (Performer), 1947-It's-a-Joke,-Son! (Performer), 1943-Quack-Service (Performer), 1943-This-Is-the-Army (Performer), 1942-Twin-Beds (Performer), 1941-Cracked-Nuts (Performer), 1941-Road-to-Zanzibar (Performer), 1941-Double-Date (Performer), 1939-On-Borrowed-Time (Performer), 1937-Saratoga (Performer), 1936-Born-to-Dance (Performer), 1935-Murder-in-the-Fleet (Performer), 1935-One-New-York-Night (Performer), 1934-The-Merry-Widow (Performer), 1934-Bulldog-Drummond-Strikes-Back (Performer), 1934-Paris-Interlude (Performer), 1934-This-Side-of-Heaven (Performer), 1933-Day-of-Reckoning (Performer), 1933-Broadway-to-Hollywood (Performer), 1932-Huddle (Performer), 1931-Wicked (Performer), 1930-The-Bat-Whispers (Performer), 1930-The-Eyes-of-the-World (Performer), 1924-The-Fifth-Horseman (Performer), 1923-The-White-Rose (Other), 1962-The-34th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1956-The-10th-Annual-Tony-Awards (in person), 1975-Hooray-for-Hollywood (Other), 1954-Studio-One-in-Hollywood (Performer), 1965-1976-Walt-Disney's-Wonderful-World-of-Color (Other), 1931-All-Women-are-Bad (Performer), 1966-Spinout (Performer), 1964-Destry (Performer), 1959-The-Mating-Game (Performer), 1958-The-Girl-Most-Likely (Performer), 1957-The-Fuzzy-Pink-Nightgown (Performer), 1956-Bundle-of-Joy (Performer), 1952-With-a-Song-in-My-Heart (Performer), 1951-Rich,-Young-and-Pretty (Performer), 1948-The-Bride-Goes-Wild (Performer), 1940-Comin'-Round-the-Mountain (Performer), 1939-Four-Girls-in-White (Performer), 1936-Riffraff (Performer), 1934-Evelyn-Prentice (Performer), 1934-The-Cat's-Paw (Performer), 1934-Murder-in-the-Private-Car (Performer), 1933-Bombshell (Performer), 1933-Menu (Performer), 1933-Reunion-in-Vienna (Performer), 1933-The-Secret-of-Madame-Blanche (Performer), 1932-Men-Are-Such-Fools (Performer), 1923-Love's-Old-Sweet-Song (Performer), 1923-Love's-Old-Sweet-Song (Other), 1957-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Performer), 1955-Kraft-Theatre (Performer), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Other), 1953-Schlitz-Playhouse (Performer), 1980-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-James-Stewart (in person), 1935-Biography-of-a-Bachelor-Girl (Performer), 1933-Beauty-for-Sale (Performer), 1933-Her-First-Mate (Performer), 1933-Midnight-Mary (Performer), 1933-Clear-All-Wires! (Performer), 1932-They-Call-It-Sin (Performer), 1932-She-Wanted-a-Millionaire (Performer), 1931-The-Maltese-Falcon (Performer), 1931-Command-Performance (Performer), 1930-Abraham-Lincoln (Performer), 1928-The-Wind (Other), 1938-Hollywood-Goes-to-Town (in person), 1968-I-Spy (Performer), 1963-1965-Burke's-Law (Performer), 1964-A-Tiger-Walks (Performer), 1963-Summer-Magic (Performer), 1958-The-United-States-Steel-Hour (Performer), 1956-Calling-Terry-Conway (Performer), 1955-The-Kentuckian (Performer), 1953-Your-Jeweler's-Showcase (Performer), 1951-Golden-Girl (Performer), 1944-To-Heir-Is-Human (Performer), 1940-Sandy-Gets-Her-Man (Performer), 1939-Some-Like-It-Hot (Performer), 1937-True-Confession (Performer), 1937-Don't-Tell-the-Wife (Performer), 1936-We-Went-to-College (Performer), 1936-Speed (Performer), 1935-It's-in-the-Air (Performer), 1935-Broadway-Melody-of-1936 (Performer), 1935-The-Night-Is-Young (Performer), 1953-Willys-Theatre-Presenting-Ben-Hecht's-Tales-of-the-City (Performer), 1985-That's-Dancing! (Other), 1934-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-13,-No.-5 (in person), 1964-The-Cara-Williams-Show (Performer), 1963-The-Bill-Dana-Show (Performer), 1961-The-Parent-Trap (Performer), 1957-Climax! (Performer), 1956-The-Kettles-in-the-Ozarks (Performer), 1950-Emergency-Wedding (Performer), 1950-Kill-the-Umpire (Performer), 1944-Sweethearts-of-the-U.S.A. (Performer), 1942-The-Mad-Doctor-of-Market-Street (Performer), 1940-The-Bank-Dick (Performer), 1939-Destry-Rides-Again (Performer), 1937-Checkers (Performer), 1937-The-Good-Old-Soak (Performer), 1935-Baby-Face-Harrington (Performer), 1934-Have-a-Heart (Performer), 1933-The-Women-in-His-Life (Performer), 1933-42nd-Street (Performer), 1933-Whistling-in-the-Dark (Performer), 1932-Red-Headed-Woman (Performer), 1932-Man-Wanted (Performer), 1932-The-Impatient-Maiden (Performer), 1931-The-Secret-Witness (Performer), 1931-Private-Lives (Performer), 1931-The-Bargain (Performer), 1931-Daddy-Long-Legs (Performer), 1931-Six-Cylinder-Love (Performer), 1920-Way-Down-East (Other)
Take-Me-Along - Performer (October 22, 1959 - December 17, 1960), The-Ponder-Heart - Performer (March 16, 1956 - June 23, 1956), The-Remarkable-Mr.-Pennypacker - Performer (December 30, 1953 - July 10, 1954), Salt-Water - Performer (November 26, 1929 - March 1930), Coquette - Performer (November 8, 1927 - September 1928), The-Gossipy-Sex - Performer (April 19, 1927 - May 1927), The-Big-Show - Performer (August 31, 1916 - May 5, 1917)
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 342965Photograph signed by "Una Merkel" and "Don Woods" in pencil for child actor Billy Seal. Merkel had a notable film career, while Woods appeared in over 120 films. This item is from Billy Seal's collection.Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 297433Handwritten letter fragment signed: "Una Merkel", affixed to a card. The letter expresses gratitude for inclusion in a collection of favorites. Una Merkel (1903-1986) was a notable actress known for her roles in films like Destry Rides Again and The Bank Dick.
Price: $160.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/29 - HFSID 169305Autograph letter signed by Una Merkel expresses gratitude for drawings sent by a friend. Dated July 29, no year, the letter includes personal sentiments and well wishes to the recipient's family. Merkel, known for her comic roles, was nominated for an Oscar for Summer and Smoke.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 1426Business card features an autograph note signed in black and blue ink, reading, "To Terry-/So many good/wishes from/Una Merkel". Una Merkel (1903-1986), known for her comic roles, was nominated for an Oscar for Summer and Smoke (1961).
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 320856Autograph note signed: "Hello again, Jimmie-/Best wishes from/Una Merkel", on an album leaf. Una Merkel, an actress known for her roles in Abraham Lincoln and Destry Rides Again, was nominated for an Oscar for Summer and Smoke.
Price: $160.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 292591Photograph of Una Merkel, shown in a striped short-sleeve blouse, is inscribed and signed: "To/Mary Weaver/Sincerely/Una Merkel." Merkel, known for her comic roles, was nominated for an Oscar for Summer and Smoke (1961).
Price: $380.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294054Photograph signed by Una Merkel, inscribed, “To Martin-/and very best wishes/to you always/From Una Merkel-/November 1st-1978.” Merkel, a Tony Award-winning actress known for her comic roles, is featured smiling in this black and white image.
Sale Price $650.00
$775.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 22506Photograph of Una Merkel shows her wearing a dark top. It is inscribed and signed: "To Terry-/with so/many good/wishes to/you always-and/Most gratefully/yours-/Una Merkel-". Merkel was nominated for an Oscar for Summer and Smoke (1961).
Price: $280.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 11/01/1978 - HFSID 289885Photograph inscribed and signed by Una Merkel: "To Martin-/and very best wishes/to you always/From Una Merkel-" dated "November 1st-1978-". Merkel, a Tony award winner, is recognized for her roles in films such as Destry Rides Again and The Mating Game.
Price: $280.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1944 - HFSID 288762Photograph of Una Merkel, appearing with a bow, is inscribed and signed: "To Saul -/with affectionate greetings -/Una". The collector's ink stamp dates the signature to July 21, 1944, highlighting her connection to collector Saul Goodman.
Price: $600.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101001Photograph of Una Merkel shows her sitting in a chair and looking over her shoulder. Photograph is signed: "Sincerely Yours,/Una Merkel-". Merkel, known for her comic roles, was nominated for an Oscar for Summer and Smoke.
Price: $380.00
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UNA MERKEL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181418Photograph of Una Merkel features her sitting in a chair, looking over her shoulder. It is signed "Sincerely Yours,/Una Merkel-". Merkel, known for her comic roles, received an Oscar nomination for Summer and Smoke in 1961.
Price: $400.00
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UNA MERKEL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/22/1951 - HFSID 173297Document signed by Una Merkel authorizing the Lichtig-Englander Agency to collect funds on her behalf. Dated May 22, 1954, and typed, it includes her signature, "Una Merkel", and details her authorization in a letter format.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
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UNA MERKEL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/12/1948 - HFSID 303960Typed letter signed: "Una", dated July 12, 1948, addressed to Anne Lehr, expressing support for a charity event at Pickfair. Merkel mentions sending a picture and a small gift, conveying her affection and well wishes for the occasion.
Price: $220.00
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IMPATIENT MAIDEN MOVIE CAST - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 52292Publicity still signed by Andy Devine and Una Merkel from the movie The Impatient Maiden. Signatures include "Andy Devine" and "Sincerely/Una Merkel". Both actors are known for their comic roles in film and television.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
