GEORGE JESSEL, MADELINE KAHN, BETTE MIDLER, NIPSEY RUSSELL, DANNY THOMAS, JESSE WHITE and MARY WICKES Original self-caricatures drawn by these legendary comedians. Collection comprised of 7 pieces of signed original artwork that includes: 1.) Original Artwork signed “George/Jessel”. 5x7. Fine condition. George Jessel (1898-1981, born in New York City), who became known as the "Toastmaster General of the United States" for his frequent role as Master of Ceremonies at entertainment and political gatherings, appeared in vaudeville (he was a partner of Eddie Cantor at age 11) and on Broadway before having a radio show, That's My Kid. 2.) Original Artwork signed “M. Kahn”. 5½ x 9. 2 horizontal creases, otherwise fine condition. Operatically trained, Madeline Kahn (1942-1999) achieved her greatest successes in manic comedy roles, earning Best Supporting Actress nominations for Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974). She garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her short-lived TV sitcom, Oh, Madeline! (1983) and won a Tony for her performance in The Sisters Rosenzweig (1992). 3.) Original Artwork signed “BETTE”. 5¼ x 8¼.
STEVE McQUEEN Signed move still from the move Bullitt. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Kevin/Best Wishes/Steve McQueen". B/w, 8x10. Still from the 1968 film, Bullitt. Steve McQueen (1930-1980) played a police detective in the film, portraying him in the stunt-driving role typical of his anti-hero image. McQueen had his first starring film role in The Blob (1958), the same year he began a three-year run as a moody bounty hunter in TV's Wanted: Dead or Alive. McQueen was nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award for The Sand Pebbles (1966). Among his many other movie hits were The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and Papillon (1973). He was married to actress Ali MacGraw from 1973-1977. Writing light but legible. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 15½ x 23¼. Frame exhibits wearing at corners. 
JAMES ARNESS This prop badge, an important piece of TV history, was worn by James Arness in his role of U. S. Marshall Matt Dillon on the long-running TV western Gunsmoke. Prop unsigned. 2 x 2½ prop U. S. Marshall badge. With tag on back of frame: "'Gunsmoke'/Ellis Props/Marshall/Badge J.A./1955-1975/CBS", written in unknown hand. Housed in a 12½ x 8¼ x 2 shadow box frame with green and black felt interior. Frame also contains a color photo of Arness in uniform as Marshall Matt Dillon, wearing a prop badge similar to this one, and paper nameplate. This prop badge is a piece of TV history. It's one of several badges worn by Arness as U. S. Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke during its long 20-year (1955-1975) run. Gunsmoke, based on a radio show of the same name that ran from 1952 to 1961, is the longest-running prime time drama in United States TV history. Arness, (1923-2011) born James King Aurness in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1923, was an American actor best known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon in the long-running TV western Gunsmoke (1955-1974). (Reportedly, John Wayne Hollywood Western Actors
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WILLIE AAMES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 346229WILLIE AAMES The actor/director writes a brief note on this index card in black ink Autograph Note signed: “To Joe/ Best/ Willie Aames” in black ink, 5x3. Willie Aames (b. 1960) is an actor who has also worked behind the camera.Sale Price $72.00
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JOHN ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 44384JOHN ABBOTT Inscribed photo showing him in character from the film Crosswinds Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Gene/Good wishes/John Abbott". B/w, 8x10. Promotional photo for the Paramount Picture Crosswinds, captioned in lower margin.
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JOHN ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1981 - HFSID 18962JOHN ABBOTT Signed photo of the English character actor. Photograph signed: "with good/wishes/John Abbott/Hollywood/1981". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6½x8½ (one surface). English-born
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BETTYE ACKERMAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/22/1994 - HFSID 345250BETTYE ACKERMAN The actress pens a note for a fan on a 6x3 card featuring her name and photograph Autograph Note Signed: "Warm regards to/Harris Lentz III,/Bettye Ackerman/2-24-94", in blue ink, 6x3 card. Actress Bettye Ackerman (1924-2006) is best known to television audiences as Dr.
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BETTYE ACKERMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 24566BETTYE ACKERMAN. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Warm regards/to you, Joseph./Bettye Ackerman". B/w, 8x9¾ overall, image 6¾x8½ (one surface). Actress Bettye Ackerman (1924-2006) is best known to television audiences as Dr.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323766JANE "PONI" ADAMS Candid color photograph (6x4) of an elderly Adams shown in an orange jacket Inscribed photograph signed: "To Clint/Jane Adams". Color, 6x4.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 325842JANE "PONI" ADAMS Black and white photograph shown wearing a lace gown and pearls Inscribed photograph signed: "To Andy/Best Wishes/Jane Adams", in black ink. B/w, 8x10.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 192719JANE "PONI" ADAMS Black and white photograph shown wearing a lace gown and pearls Inscribed photograph signed: "To Dale/ with Best Wishes/Jane Adams". B/w, 8x10.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 264735JANE "PONI" ADAMS Black and white photograph of Jane Adams - low cut gown Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Eddie-/Best Wishes/Jane Adams". B/w, 8x10.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 299795JANE "PONI" ADAMS Shown with Duncan Renaldo and Leo Carillo in a scene from the 1950 The Cisco Kid episode "Boomerang" Photograph signed: "Best Wishes/Jane Adams", B/w 10x8.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 215702JANE "PONI" ADAMS Black and white photograph (3¾x4¾) shown wearing a lace gown Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best Wishes/to Sam/Jane Adams". B/w, 3¾x4¾.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 326629JANE "PONI" ADAMS The House of Dracula star smiles with a friend in candid 4x6 photograph, signs name in blue ink Photograph signed: "Jane/ Adams" in blue ink. Color, 4x6.
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JANE "PONI" ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/09/1994 - HFSID 272789JANE "PONI" ADAMS She sends this letter thanking a fan for "pleasant comments about my professional career after these many years." TLS: "Jane Adams", 1p, 7x8½. Rancho Mirage, California, 1994 February 9. To Fran Shworles, Duncan, Oklahoma.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 24571JULIE ADAMS The Creature From the Black Lagoo actress signs on this 5x3 white card Signature: "Julie/Adams". 5x3 white card. Although she appeared in more than 25 movies in the 1950s, JULIE ADAMS (1926-2019) is best known as the imperiled heroine of The Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954).
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160391JULIE ADAMS The actress signs "Love & Kisses" on a 3¼x1¼ page Autograph Sentiment signed: "Love & Kisses/Julie Adams", irregularly cut 3¼x1¼.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323420JULIE ADAMS Black and white photograph (5½x7) of the actress in a floral print shirt, inscribed to a fan with wishes of luck Inscribed photograph signed: "To Jack B Good/Good luck!/Julie/Adams", in black ink, B/w 5½x7.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 80931JULIE ADAMS Black and white publicity photograph of the actress shown wearing a bathing suit in front of aa military print fabric Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best Wishes/To 'Herb'/Love/Julie Adams". B/w, 8x10. Captioned in lower margin. © 1954 Universal Pictures Company.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 191242JULIE ADAMS Black and white photograph (4x5½)of the actress shown wearing a swimsuit, standing on a log in the swamp! Photograph inscribed and signed: "Love/To George/Julie/Adams". B/w, 4x5½.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 276134JULIE ADAMS The actress shown with her arms around Elvis Presley! Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Duane -/Allthe best/Julie/Adams". B/w, 10x8. Shown with Elvis Presley in movie still from Tickle Me (1965).
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180386JULIE ADAMS. Photograph of the actress best known for her portrayal of the lovely heroine of The Creature From the Black Lagoon. Photograph signed: "Good luck/Julie/Adams". B/w, 8x10.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 185218JULIE ADAMS Black and white publicity photograph of Julie Adams wearing a sheer bodice gown Photograph signed: "Love and peace!/Julie/Adams". B/w, 8x10. Although she appeared
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 75559JULIE ADAMS Black and white publicity photograph (3½x5½) of a mature Julie Adams Photograph signed: "Julie/Adams". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3¼x4 (one surface).
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 281270JULIE ADAMS Vintage black and white photograph of the actress, shown with bare shoulders Photograph signed: " Julie/Adams", B/w 8x10. Though she appeared in more than 25 movies
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 321936JULIE ADAMS The actress signs her name on a publicity photograph from the film The Stand at Apache River Photograph signed: "Julie/Adams", in blue ink, B/w 10¼x8.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 321937JULIE ADAMS The actress signs her name on a publicity photograph from The Stand at Apache River Photograph signed: "Julie Adams", in blue ink, B/w 10¼x8.
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JULIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1952 - HFSID 24572JULIE ADAMS Vintage photograph of the actress shown wearing a ribbon choker, gazing into the camera Photograph Inscribed and signed: "Best Wishes,/Evelyn/Julie Adams". B/w 8x10, © 1952 Universal Pictures Company.
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JULIE ADAMS - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED CIRCA 1972 - HFSID 281572JULIE ADAMS Inscribed postcard photo mailed in 1972 Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Trinia -/Love and Peace/Julie/Adams". B/w 5½x7. No place no date, but postmarked North Hollywood, California, February 9, 1972.
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JULIE ADAMS - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 254278JULIE ADAMS The actress signs a program from The Impossible Years at the Phoenix Star Theatre Program signed: "Best wishes -/Julie Adams", opened to 11x8½. Phoenix, Arizona, no date. Phoenix Star Theatre program for The Impossible Years, starring Bert Parks with Julie Adams. Signed on inside.
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 24574JOHN AGAR Agar signs for a fan - including what appears to be his phone number! Signature: "John Agar/St. 76366", 2¾x1½, irregularly cut piece of paper. "St. 7 6366" may be his telephone number. An apparently rising star in such war and Western films
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1952 CO-SIGNED BY: ORRIN TUCKER - HFSID 26844JOHN AGAR and ORRIN TUCKER John Agar and Orrin Tucker sign an album leaf. Signatures: "John Agar" and, on verso, "Orrin Tucker", 6x4½ album leaf. Magazine photos, b/w, 1x1, of Agar and b/w, 1¾ x2½, of Tucker affixed at lower right corners.
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