William Gaxton Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM GAXTON
Born: December 02, 1890 in San Francisco, California
Died: February 02, 1963 in New York City, New York
Biography
Vaudeville and Broadway performer William Gaxton (1893-1963) was more prominent on stage than in film, starring in such musical hits as A Connecticut Yankee (1927-1928), Anything Goes (1934-1935) and Louisiana Purchase (1940-1941). He also had important roles in 8 films, beginning with the W. C. Fields silent It's the Old Army Game (1926) and concluding with Diamond Horseshow (1945). In The Heat's On (1943), he played a theatrical producer in love with his star, played by Mae West.
1943-The-Heat's-On (Performer), 1934-Their-Big-Moment (Performer), 1932-Ladies-Not-Allowed (Performer), 1931-The-Silent-Partner (Performer), 1931/II-Partners (Performer), 1952-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1943-Something-to-Shout-About (Performer), 1931-50-Million-Frenchmen (Performer), 1926-Stepping-Along (Performer), 1926-It's-the-Old-Army-Game (Performer), 1959-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1950-1951-Nash-Airflyte-Theatre (in person), 1948-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1959-The-United-States-Steel-Hour (Performer), 1943-Best-Foot-Forward (Performer), 1951-The-Kate-Smith-Evening-Hour (in person), 1945-Diamond-Horseshoe (Performer), 1951-General-Electric-Guest-House (in person), 1949-The-Lamb's-Gambol (in person)
Nellie-Bly - Performer (January 21, 1946 - February 2, 1946), Hollywood-Pinafore - Performer (May 31, 1945 - July 14, 1945), Keep-'em-Laughing - Performer (April 24, 1942 - May 28, 1942), Louisiana-Purchase - Performer (May 28, 1940 - June 14, 1941), Leave-It-to-Me! - Performer (November 9, 1938 - July 15, 1939), White-Horse-Inn - Performer (October 1, 1936 - April 10, 1937), Anything-Goes - Performer (November 21, 1934 - November 16, 1935), Let-'Em-Eat-Cake - Performer (October 21, 1933 - January 6, 1934), Of-Thee-I-Sing - Performer (May 15, 1933 - June 10, 1933), Of-Thee-I-Sing - Performer (December 26, 1931 - January 14, 1933), Fifty-Million-Frenchmen - Performer (November 27, 1929 - July 5, 1930), A-Connecticut-Yankee - Performer (November 3, 1927 - October 27, 1928), Music-Box-Revue-[1922-23] - Performer (October 23, 1922 - August 4, 1923)
Style
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 322514Signature of actor William Gaxton in purple ink, autographed as "William Gaxton". Gaxton, a prominent vaudeville and Broadway performer, starred in musicals like A Connecticut Yankee and Anything Goes, and appeared in eight films.Price: $140.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 322516Autograph note signed: "Tob Bob/more smiling/William Gaxton" accompanies a small photo of actor William Gaxton, known for his stage performances in A Connecticut Yankee, Anything Goes, and Louisiana Purchase.
Price: $160.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19695Autograph note signed by William Gaxton expresses hopes for success in a column, reading "To Shirley Spencer/Here's hoping your/column will be a great/success - William Gaxton". Gaxton was a vaudeville and Broadway performer active in films from 1926 to 1945.
Price: $180.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 321950Autograph sentiment signed by William Gaxton expresses "Best Ever" in black ink. Gaxton, a notable vaudeville and Broadway performer, starred in productions like A Connecticut Yankee and Anything Goes, and appeared in eight films from 1926 to 1945.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 19694Movie still inscribed and signed from The Heat's On. Photograph includes the inscription "'To May'/Sincerely/William Gaxton". William Gaxton, a prominent vaudeville and Broadway performer, appeared in films including It's the Old Army Game and Diamond Horseshoe.
Price: $280.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1935 - HFSID 289354Photograph inscribed and signed by William Gaxton, reading "'To Saul'/just a thought/from your friend/William Gaxton". Dated May 30, 1935, it features a collector's ink stamp on the verso. Gaxton was a notable vaudeville and Broadway performer.
Price: $320.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 315397Photograph of William Gaxton, showing him on a city sidewalk, is signed with "William Gaxton". This candid image comes from the collection of Francis and Violet Zane, who amassed various pieces of Hollywood history from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323306Photograph signed: "William Gaxton", featuring William Gaxton wrestling a baseball bat from Lucille Ball in a still from Best Foot Forward. The item showcases Gaxton's connection to Broadway and film, highlighting his prominent stage career.
Price: $260.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323312Photograph of William Gaxton in formal attire, signed with "Best Wishes/William Gaxton" in blue ink. Gaxton, a prominent vaudeville and Broadway performer, starred in musicals like A Connecticut Yankee and Anything Goes, and appeared in eight films.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 321793Inscribed signature by William Gaxton reads "To Jalen/William Gaxton". Gaxton, a vaudeville and Broadway performer, starred in eight films from 1926 to 1945, including The Heat's On (1943), playing a theatrical producer.
Price: $140.00
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WILLIAM GAXTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/10/1939 - HFSID 322743Typed letter signed: "William Gaxton" discussing a club member's passing, sent from the Shepherd of The Lambs Club on March 10, 1939, to "Mr. Joe Laurie, Jr." It reflects on their friendship and mentions a forthcoming event.
Price: $240.00
