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Sale 107
The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction
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Lot 307 |
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Benny Hill's Screen Used Jacket and Vest From WHO DONE IT, Ealing Studios and Spencer Tracy Jacket. Benny Hill (1924-1992) Beloved British comedian and actor who is best remembered for his television program of almost 40 years, THE BENNY HILL SHOW. But Hill also starred or co-starred in five feature films. Offered from his first lead role, the 1956 Ealing Studios production, WHO DONE IT is a screen used brown plaid jacket and vest. The jacket has leather buttons and belt and comes with a matching vest. Originally from Angels & Bermans, London frequent costumers to the film and television industry at the time. From the 2002 Sotheby's/Planet Hollywood Sale. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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$313 |
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Lot 308 |
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Seven Piece Collection of Three Civil War Costumes Including Gene Hackman's Screen Used Costume from GERONIMO. Seven Piece Civil War costumes: 1.) From the 1995 production, GERONIMO: AN AMERICAN LEGEND 3 pieces; Gene Hackman as General George Crook - jacket, pants and dress vest from Western Costume. Pants have sewn Western Costume label with Hackman's name inside waist, light jacket clearly evident in production stills with Hackman's name and character's name on original stock inventory tag inside pocket. The third piece is an exceptionally well made and expensive vest of heavy wool with flawless brass buttons. It has the initials GH and has Sony written in lining. A knockout piece. Manufactured by Quartermaster Shop, Kimbel, MI. 2) A fine Civil War era officer's jacket purported to be Mathew Broderick's from GLORY. However,it is far more likely from a production at the The Mark Taper Forum or Ahmanson Theater, especially given the Center Theater labels sewn into the pants and jacket and the buttons not accurate. 3.) A background Civil War uniform with cap, wool jacket and light blue trousers, a decent period recreation, possibly a background costume. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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$325 |
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Lot 309 |
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Spencer Tracy's Screen Worn, Period Appropriate Jacket from DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE. Spencer Tracy (1900-1967) considered one of the greatest actors of Hollywood's Golden Era winning two Academy Awards from nine nominations. In 1941 he co-starred with Ingrid Bergman under the direction of Victor Fleming (Gone With The Wind) in a remake of the 1931 version of DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novella. Film is very well regarded as a showcase for the talents of Bergman and Tracy and superb production values.
Offered is a screen worn jacket by custom clothier Eddie Schmidt, Inc. of Beverly Hills with sewn label inside coat pocket with the name Spencer Tracy and dated 1/20/41. Jacket is brown wool, with matching wool buttons boasting a very distinct detail to each sleeve 5 inches from cuffs and a double pleated jacket vent. Exterior of coat is in very fine condition and displays beautifully, the interior sateen lining has split partially down the back but in no way detracts when jacket is displayed. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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$1,500 |
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