VAN JOHNSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1941 - HFSID 289358
Price: $200.00
VAN JOHNSON
Publicity photo of a smiling Johnson wearing a suit and tie,
Inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman
Inscribed photograph signed: "To Saul/Sincerely/Van Johnson"
in red ink. B/w, 8x10. Collector's ink stamp on verso dates signature: March 26,
1941. Johnson (1916-2008, born Charles Van Johnson in Newport, Rhode
Island), who emerged as a film star during WWII, easily made the transition from
leading man to character roles. His prominent films include Thirty Seconds
Over Tokyo (1943), The Caine Mutiny (1954), Divorce, American
Style (1967) and The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985). Johnson showcased
his singing voice in a long list of M-G-M musicals, including
Brigadoon (1954), as well as in several Broadway productions.
Johnson, who guest starred on a long list of TV shows, was also known for
touring in The Music Man and other musicals. Saul Goodman
(1919-2003), a New York business man by day, pursued his love of film and
theatre in the evening, making friends with many celebrities. While other
autograph seekers offered album leaves, Goodman presented stars with snazzy
photographs, a rarity then, to sign in fountain pen.Corners worn and
creased. Lightly toned around edges. Otherwise, Fine condition.
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