William Gargan Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM GARGAN
Born: July 17, 1905 in New York City, New York
Died: February 17, 1979
William Gargan (1905-1979, born in Brooklyn, New York) was an Oscar-nominated American actor with over 100 TV shows and movies to his credit between 1928 and 1958. Gargan started as a stage actor in 1924 and appeared on Broadway a year later in Aloma of the South Seas (1925), his first of eight Broadway appearances. His first film appearance was a bit part in 1928's Lucky Boy, with his first starring role in 1932's Rain. He played high-energy, extroverted leads in B-movies during the 1930s, moving to character roles in the 1940s. He moved to TV in 1949; his most well-known role there was probably Martin Kane in Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949-1951) and The New Adventures of Martin Kane, Private Eye (1957-1958). Gargan lost his larynx to cancer in 1960, which ended his acting career; his final role was as a mute clown in TV's The King of Diamonds. He devoted himself to the American Cancer Society after losing his speech and published an autobiography in 1969 about his fight with cancer entitled Why Me?
1948-The-Argyle-Secrets (Performer), 1946-Swell-Guy (Performer), 1946-Murder-in-the-Music-Hall (Performer), 1946-Behind-Green-Lights (Performer), 1945-Song-of-the-Sarong (Performer), 1942-Enemy-Agents-Meet-Ellery-Queen (Performer), 1942-The-Mayor-of-44th-Street (Performer), 1942-Sealed-Lips (Performer), 1940-Sporting-Blood (Performer), 1939-Joe-and-Ethel-Turp-Call-on-the-President (Performer), 1939-The-Housekeeper's-Daughter (Performer), 1939-Three-Sons (Performer), 1939-Broadway-Serenade (Performer), 1938-Personal-Secretary (Performer), 1937-You're-a-Sweetheart (Performer), 1937-Breezing-Home (Performer), 1935-Broadway-Gondolier (Performer), 1934-Strictly-Dynamite (Performer), 1934-Four-Frightened-People (Performer), 1933-Headline-Shooter (Performer), 1933-Aggie-Appleby-Maker-of-Men (Performer), 1933-The-Story-of-Temple-Drake (Performer), 1933-Sweepings (Performer), 1932-The-Animal-Kingdom (Performer), 1932-The-Sport-Parade (Performer), 1931-His-Woman (Performer), 1969-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1934-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-8 (in person), 1958-Studio-One-in-Hollywood (Performer), 1956-Miracle-in-the-Rain (Performer), 1955-The-20th-Century-Fox-Hour (Performer), 1955-The-Rawhide-Years (Performer), 1935-Things-You-Never-See-on-the-Screen (in person), 1954-The-Pepsi-Cola-Playhouse (Performer), 1946-Hot-Cargo (Performer), 1946-Rendezvous-24 (Performer), 1946-Strange-Impersonation (Performer), 1945-Midnight-Manhunt (Performer), 1942-Miss-Annie-Rooney (Performer), 1942-A-Close-Call-for-Ellery-Queen (Performer), 1941-Keep-'Em-Flying (Performer), 1941-I-Wake-Up-Screaming (Performer), 1941-Flying-Cadets (Performer), 1939-Women-in-the-Wind (Performer), 1937-She-Asked-for-It (Performer), 1936-Sky-Parade (Performer), 1935-Things-Are-Looking-Up (Performer), 1933-Night-Flight (Performer), 1930-Follow-the-Leader (Performer), 1957-The-New-Adventures-of-Martin-Kane (Performer), 1936-Lucky-Corrigan (Performer), 2011-Leslie-Howard:-The-Man-Who-Gave-a-Damn (Other), 1949-1951-Martin-Kane (Performer), 1946-Night-Editor (Performer), 1945-The-Bells-of-St.-Mary's (Performer), 1942-Who-Done-It (Performer), 1942-A-Desperate-Chance-for-Ellery-Queen (Performer), 1942-Bombay-Clipper (Performer), 1941-Cheers-for-Miss-Bishop (Performer), 1940-Star-Dust (Performer), 1940-Double-Alibi (Performer), 1939-The-House-of-Fear (Performer), 1939-Within-the-Law (Performer), 1938-The-Crowd-Roars (Performer), 1937-Behind-the-Mike (Performer), 1936-Navy-Born (Performer), 1935-Bright-Lights (Performer), 1935-Don't-Bet-on-Blondes (Performer), 1935-Black-Fury (Performer), 1935-A-Night-at-the-Ritz (Performer), 1934-The-Line-Up (Performer), 1933-Emergency-Call (Performer), 1931/I-Partners (Performer), 1954-The-George-Gobel-Show (in person), 1941-Hedda-Hopper's-Hollywood-No.-1 (in person), 2003-Complicated-Women (Other), 1958-Pursuit (Performer), 1955-The-Ford-Television-Theatre (Performer), 1955-Mr.-Citizen (Performer), 1954-Danger (Performer), 1949-Dynamite (Performer), 1948-Waterfront-at-Midnight (Performer), 1946-Till-the-End-of-Time (Performer), 1945-Follow-That-Woman (Performer), 1945-She-Gets-Her-Man (Performer), 1944-The-Canterville-Ghost (Performer), 1943-Swing-Fever (Performer), 1943-Harrigan's-Kid (Performer), 1943-No-Place-for-a-Lady (Performer), 1942-Destination-Unknown (Performer), 1940-They-Knew-What-They-Wanted (Performer), 1940-Turnabout (Performer), 1940-Isle-of-Destiny (Performer), 1939-The-Adventures-of-Jane-Arden (Performer), 1938-The-Devil's-Party (Performer), 1938-The-Crime-of-Doctor-Hallet (Performer), 1937-Some-Blondes-Are-Dangerous (Performer), 1937-Reported-Missing (Performer), 1937-Wings-Over-Honolulu (Performer), 1937-You-Only-Live-Once (Performer), 1936-Flying-Hostess (Performer), 1936-Alibi-for-Murder (Performer), 1936-Blackmailer (Performer), 1936-The-Milky-Way (Performer), 1936-Man-Hunt (Performer), 1935-Traveling-Saleslady (Performer), 1934-British-Agent (Performer), 1933-Lucky-Devils (Performer), 1932-Rain (Performer), 1932-Misleading-Lady (Performer), 1928-Lucky-Boy (Performer), 1934-The-Hollywood-Gad-About (in person)
The-Animal-Kingdom - Performer (January 12, 1932 - June 1932), He - Performer (September 21, 1931 - October 1931), She-Lived-Next-to-the-Firehouse - Performer (February 10, 1931 - March 1931), Roar-China - Performer (October 27, 1930 - December 1930), Out-of-a-Blue-Sky - Performer (February 8, 1930 - February 1930), Headquarters - Performer (December 4, 1929 - December 1929), The-War-Song - Performer (September 24, 1928 - December 1928), Aloma-of-the-South-Seas - Performer (April 20, 1925 - June 1925)
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WILLIAM GARGAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 49586Album leaf signed in blue ink by William Gargan, with the signature reading "William Gargan". Gargan was an Oscar-nominated actor known for his work in film and television from 1928 to 1958, including roles in Martin Kane, Private Eye.Price: $140.00
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WILLIAM GARGAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/29/1960 - HFSID 31824Letter from William Gargan, handwritten, signed, and dated December 29, 1960, addressed to Lou. Gargan expresses gratitude for support following his laryngectomy and discusses his health, stating he can now "say such important things as 'Scotch & Water,' 'Lets Eat' & 'Thank You'."
Price: $420.00
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WILLIAM GARGAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 43231Album leaf contains an autograph note signed: "To/Jack Jr./Best Wishes/William Gargan". William Gargan (1905-1979) was an Oscar-nominated American actor known for roles in both film and television, including Martin Kane, Private Eye.
Price: $280.00
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WILLIAM GARGAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278029Photograph of William Gargan signed "Bill Gargan" in blue ink, inscribed "Mr Smith/Joyous [illegible]/Bill Gargan". Includes pencil notations on verso. Gargan was an Oscar-nominated actor known for his roles in film and television from 1928 to 1958.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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WILLIAM GARGAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1934 - HFSID 289353Photograph inscribed and signed by William Gargan, reading "To Saul/Sincerely/William Gargan". Dated October 1934 with a collector's ink stamp on the verso. Gargan, an Oscar-nominated actor, was known for roles in films and television.
Price: $600.00
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WILLIAM GARGAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 344045Photograph of William Gargan, signed in blue ink with the inscription, "Sincerely/William Gargan". Gargan, an Oscar-nominated actor known for his role in Martin Kane, Private Eye, was active in film and television from 1928 to 1958.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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WILLIAM GARGAN - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 08/07/1946 - HFSID 289302Document signed by William Gargan, authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to use his signature and likeness for stamps. Gargan signs twice, granting permission and providing an autograph sample. Dated August 7, 1946, in Los Angeles, California.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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BOMBAY CLIPPER MOVIE CAST - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294184Photograph signed by Irene Hervey and William Gargan, with inscriptions reading "Irene/Hervey" and "Always!/William Gargan". It depicts a scene from the 1942 film Bombay Clipper, captioned in the lower margin.
Price: $600.00
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BOMBAY CLIPPER MOVIE CAST - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 342815Photograph captures actors Turhan Bey and William Gargan in a scene from the 1942 film Bombay Clipper, signed in black ink with "Turhan Bey" and "Best Wishes/ Bill Gargan".
Price: $440.00
