Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 22

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Entertainers

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 328		Berlin, Irving (1888-1989) Russian-born songwriter. Sheet music for "All Alone" Signed on the cover, n.p., n.d. Published by Irving Berlin Inc., New York, in 1924, with words and music by Berlin. Very Fine. Irving Berlin, born Israel Isadore Baline, was probably the most versatile and popular songwriter of the 20th century. He published over 1500 songs, including "God Bless America" and "White Christmas." Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 329		Bogart, Humphrey (1899-1957) Academy Award winning actor, best known for playing tough guys. Typed Letter Signed, Garden of Allah Hotel, Hollywood, California, February 10, 1936. 1 page, quarto. Addressed to Mr. Fleishman in the Gilbert Miller Office in New York. Bogart writes: "In the preparation of my 1935 income tax return, it is necessary that I know the total amount of money paid me during 1935 for my services in 'Petrified Forest'. I shall appreciate your sending me this information in care of my business managers' office, and enclose herewith for your convenience in replying an addressed envelope." Bogart signs boldly in green ink. One rust mark from a paper clip in upper left corner, and a fold runs lightly through the top of five letters in the signature, else Very Fine. When he wrote this letter, Bogart was in Hollywood to make the movie for The Petrified Forest. He had starred in the Broadway show with Leslie Howard and Bette Davis in 1935, playing a desperado. It was his first role as a tough guy, and the show ran for 181 performances. When Warner Bros. decided to make a movie of the show, they wanted Edward G. Robinson for the bad guy, but Leslie Howard threatened to drop out of the project if Bogart were not used. Howard won, and it was a break-through role for Bogart, the first of many tough guys he would play. In gratitude for Leslie Howard's thoughtfulness, Bogart named his daughter Leslie. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 330		Bonnie and Clyde Wanted Poster. Wanted Poster for Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, issued by the Division of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, Identification Order No. 1227, May 21, 1934, J. Edgar Hoover, Director. 8 x 8 in poster has photos of Bonnie and Clyde and lists their aliases, physical descriptions, relatives, and criminal records. Printed on the back is a list of offices around the country for Special Agents in Charge for the Department of Justice, who should be contacted with information. Light toning, else Fine. Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed and killed by Federal officials outside Shreveport, Louisiana on May 23, 1934. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 331		Bryants' Mistrels Broadside. Civil War-era broadside, 8¾ x 6 in. Dan Bryant (1833-1875) led Bryant's Minstrels to stardom during the mid-19th century heyday of the minstrel show, which featured white performers in black-face. Listed members of Bryant's Pillywillywinck Band include "Emmett," likely Dan Emmett, a one-time Bryant employee who earned everlasting fame as the composer of the song "Dixie." Small area of paper loss at upper left corner, otherwise Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 332		Cagney, James (1899-1987) Actor, dancer, singer. Autograph Letter Signed ("Jac C."), on personal stationery, Beverly Hills, California, Sunday. 1p small quarto. To Ann, about Jack Donohue, who staged productions such as "Mr. Wonderful." He writes of his humility and his humor, telling a story of someone who paid $35 for a tie Jack liked, and he asked, "What can it do?". Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 333		Caruso, Enrico (1873-1921). Italian tenor, considered the greatest of all time. Postcard Photograph Signed and Inscibed to Maria. A beautiful waist-up, seated portrait, signed across the chest. There are creases visible at right top and bottom corners, and a couple more subtle ones across Caruso's dark coat. Signed across the chest and handsomely matted to an overall size of 14 x 11 inches. Signed photos list in excess of $1,200. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 334		(Celebrities). A group of 18 signed photographs of vintage and modern celebrities, signed on the front unless otherwise noted: Ruth St. Denis, picture postcard of the dancer and choreographer in the role of "Hindu Rhada," dated "Nov 8-08" on verso; Ellen Terry cabinet photo by Window & Grove, with a 4-line autograph quotation from Faust on verso; John Drew, cabinet photo by Elmer Chickering, dated "1895"; Anna Held, cabinet photo by Duclerqe, dated "le 10 Nov. 96. Boston"; R.G. Ingersoll cabinet photo of the agnostic lecturer and orator by Sarony, dated "Mch 3rd 96" on verso; Nat C. Goodwin cabinet photo by Morrison, with salutation, "Compliments"; Pola Negri picture postcard, with date received (11/8/71) on verso; Rudy Vallee, 10 x 8 in., inscribed ("To Kay Browne"); Billy Gilbert 10 x 8 in. publicity photo, inscribed ("To 'Ed' wishing you every good wish"); June Allyson, 10 x 8 in. publicity photo, inscribed ("Best wishes to Edward"); Victor McLaglen, 9½ x 7½ in. photo, inscribed ("Best wishes to Violet Mackesy"); Margaret O'Brien, beautiful 5 x 3½ in. photo as a young girl; Dame Sybil Thorndike, 5½ x 3½ in., inscribed ("To Mrs. & Mrs. Ken Browne good wishes Sybil Thorndike Carson"); Spike Milligan, 5¼ x 3½ in.; Pearl Bailey, 3½ x 5½ in. snapshot ("Love Pearl"); Alain Delon, 6 x 4 1/8 in. color photo; Melina Mercouri, 6½ x 5 in. publicity photo inscribed ("Best wishes"); Charlton Heston, 5 x 3½ in. photo with ANS dated Sept 29, 1954 on verso to Kenny: "A hasty note--all films are liable to a title change just prior to release. My recent film 'Blue Horizons' now changed to 'Two Captains West.' Best wishes Charlton." All photos are Fine or Very Fine. (18 items). Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 335		Collection of Vintage Star Autographs. Nineteen Items Signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios stars. Seventeen Typed Letters Signed are on the stars' personalized studio letterhead from Culver City, California, no dates, and personally signed by the stars; they are accompanied by 7 x 5 inch photographs with facsimile signatures. The signed letters include Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Rosalind Russell, James Stewart, Lew Ayres, Joan Crawford, Robert Young, Myrna Loy, Ann Sothern, William Powell, Mickey Rooney, Ann Rutherford, Walter Pigeon, Norma Shearer, and Laraine Day. There is also a 3 x 5" Card Signed by Edward G. Robinson, which is affixed to the front of a Club Zerape menu, and a Signed Photograph of Fredric March. Each star's letter gives some personal news of the movie which he or she has just finished or is about to start. The studio solicited fans for these autographs via postcards. Each letter with its accompanying photo is held on large album pages and can be easily removed. Some of the letters have some toning, but the overall condition is excellent. A wonderful Hollywood collection. (19 signed items + 17 photographs). Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 336		(Composers and Musicians). Five Photographs Signed by Pablo Casals, Fritz Kreisler, Oscar Straus, Itzhak Perlman, and Stephen Sondheim. (1) Casals ("To Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne with kindest regards / Pablo Casals 1957") on lower front border and ("Thank you very much for your lovely letter. Best wishes P.C."), 5½ in. x 4¼ in. image of Casals playing the cello, stamped "Puerto Rico, 1957" on verso; both photo and writing are a little light (2) Kreisler ("Fritz Kreisler"), sepia-toned, 6¾ in. x 4 7/8 in. chest-up portrait, with minor soiling (3) Straus ("To Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Browne with kind regards, Oscar Straus 1950"), 4¾ in. x 7 in. photo of Straus playing the piano (4) Perlman ("For Carolyn ? best wishes. Itzhak Perlman"), 10 in. x 8 in. chest-up publicity photo of Perlman holding his violin; and (5) Sondheim ("To Peggy Johnson - with best wishes from Stephen Sondheim 8/5/83"), 10 in. x 8 in. chest-up portrait. All are Fine or Very Fine. (5 items). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 337		(Conductors). Seven Photographs Signed by seven conductors: (1) Benjamin Britten ("B Britten"), 5½ in. x 3½ in., seated, waist-up portrait, signed in lower border (2) Sir Georg Solti ("Solti"), 3¼ in. x 4 in. waist-up snapshot of Solti conducting (3) Jean Fournet ("Avec mon sympathique souvenir / Jean Fournet"), 4 in. x 5¾ in. snapshot of Fournet conducting (4) Eugene Ormandy ("For Mrs. Nagel Moore, in appreciation for her fine co-operation and friendship. Eugene Ormandy 1988"), 10. in x 8 in. sepia-toned, waist-up portrait, with one dark stripe and some fading (5) Zubin Mehta ("Zubin Mehta"), 10 in. x 8 in. chest-up portrait (6) James Levine ("All the best -- James Levine"), 10 in. x 8 in. image of Levine conducing; and (7) Carlo Maria Giulini ("C M Giulini"), 8 in. x 10 in. right-profile image of Giulini conducting. All Very Fine but Ormandy, which is About Fine. (7 items). Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 338		Crosby, Bing (1904-77) American actor and singer, credited with developing the "crooner" singing style. Typed Letter Signed ("Bing"), Hollywood, January 27, 1938. One page small quarto on persoalized stationery from the National Broadcasting Company, to Miss Lyman. In part, "Our next picture effort is now titled 'Doctor Rhythm.' The story is about trouble and romance in the police department. The music sounds fine and there is a great cast….Our Kraft Music Hall radio program is a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy the guest stars…." Fine. Transmittal envelope has two small pieces of tape on the flap. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 339		Cushman, Charlotte (1816-76) 19th Century stage actress; one of the first major native-born American actresses. A group of fifteen Charlotte Cushing items, including: three playbills from performances on the eve of the Civil War (one of them for her most famous role in Macbeth); four cartes de visite, two cabinet cards (duplicate); four Autograph Letters Signed, with content; her black-bordered calling card; and a group of her performance reviews. A wonderful collection; should be viewed to be appreciated. Some age wear and toning. Overall Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 340		Dillinger Wanted Poster. Wanted Poster for John Dillinger, issued by the Division of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, Identification Order No. 1217, March 12, 1934, J. Edgar Hoover, Director. 8 x 8 in poster has front and profile photos of Dillinger, an alias (Frank Sullivan), his fingerprints, facsimile signature, physical description, and criminal record. Printed on the back is a list of offices around the country for Special Agents in Charge for the Department of Justice, who should be contacted with information. Light toning, else Fine. Dillinger was gunned down by Federal agents outside the Biograph Theatre in Chicago on July 22, 1934. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 341		First Edition Sheet Music By Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin And Others. A lot of nine pieces of sheet music. Three were written and composed by Stephen Foster: Massa's In De Cold Ground (1852), My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night (1853), and Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair (1854), this piece having a beautiful oval portrait on the cover; two pieces by Irving Berlin: Alexander's Ragtime Band (1911), and Oh! How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning (1918); The End Of The Road (1924), written and composed by William Dillon & Harry Lauder, signed by Lauder with a sketch; Sing Me A Song Of Hawaii (1930), by Johnny Noble and Bert Carlson; You Are Love (1931), inscribed and signed by Mary Downey, who wrote the music (this piece has a large vertical tear); You Don't Bring Me Flowers (1977), words by Neil Diamond, Marilyn and Alan Bergman, signed and inscribed by the Bergmans. All but the last piece have some overall toning and soiling. The Foster pieces have small edge tears; the Berlin pieces have larger ones. One piece (Downey) is in poor condition; the remainder range from Good to Fine. (9 items). Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 342		Flynn, Errol (1909-59) Swashbuckling actor from Tasmania. Check Signed, Hollywood, California, February 22, 1945. Engraved with Flynn's name and address, the check is drawn on California Bank and paid to Allen's Prescription Pharmacy for $3.08. Bank cancellations do not affect Flynn's nice bold signature. Fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 343		Gable, Clark (1901-60) American actor. Check Signed, Sherman Oaks, California, June 14, 1955. Goldenrod-colored check with Gable's name engraved at top. Drawn on Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles and paid to R.B. Martin for $58.80. Bank cancellations do not affect the signature. Fine condition. Gable's most famous role was as Rhett Butler in Gone With The Wind. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 344		Garland, Judy (1922-69) Legendary singer and movie actress, immortal especially for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Document Signed ("Judy Garland Luft"), August 14, 1957, Los Angeles. 1 page, quarto. Typed receipt on A. Morgan Maree, Jr. And Associates letterhead: "Received of A. Morgan Maree, Jr. & Associates the sum of $300.00 in travelers checks." Signed in green ink. Very Fine. Movie producer Sid Luft was the third of Judy's five husbands and father of her actress/singer daughter, Lorna Luft. The firm of A. Morgan Maree were personal planners and money managers for many stars of the day. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 345		Garland, Judy (1922-69) American actress and singer. Typed Letter Signed on Miss Garland's personalized stationery from MGM Studios. One page octavo, to "Dear Friend." In part, "I only recently completed 'Ziegfeld Girl,' in which I appear with James Stewart, Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner and Tony Martin. It has been a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it." The studio had their stars write letters such as this and solicited fans for the original autographs via postcards. Boldly signed in blue ink. Light toning and small piece of album page affixed to verso of lower left corner. Accompanied by a 7 x 5 inch photo with facsimile signature. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 346		Gleason, Jackie (1916-87) American comedian and actor. Black and white glossy Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To Gary - My Best Wishes - Jackie Gleason", n.p., n.d., 8 x 10 in. A smiling portrait of Gleason and his co-stars from the hit television show, The Honeymooners. His co-stars wave as "Ralph" gives a thumbs-up. A few tiny specks at lower edge, else Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 347		Henson, Jim (1936-90) Creator of The Muppets. Black and white glossy Photograph Signed, n.p., n.d., 8 x 10 in. A chest-up portrait of Henson, signed in black, felt-tipped pen on the shoulder of his white shirt. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 348		Hepburn, Aubrey. Autograph Letter Signed ("Audrey"), n.d. ("Saturday"), n.p. Written in a schoolgirl-like hand in blue ink on both sides of a pale blue octavo sheet, to Gilbert Miller, the English theater promoter who was producing Gigi, in which the young Audrey would get her big break and play the title role. In full: "Dear Mr. Miller, Needless to say I am filled with great happiness and awe of this wonderful thing happening to me and find it hard to believe. I want to thank you for this big break you are willing to give me. I am most truly and deeply grateful and I know the only way to prove it is by being a success in the play, which is my one aim in life from now on. Yours sincerely Audrey". Three rusted staple marks, else Fine. A charming letter from the future star. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,725
Lot 349		Hepburn, Audrey (1929-93) Belgian-born actress and humanitarian. Document Signed ("A. Hepburn") and initialed twice ("A.H."), n.d., n.p., 22 x 8½ in. The document is the "Actors' Equity Association Standard Run-of-the-Play Contract…For Legitimate Dramatic And Musical Productions" which "Must Be Signed By Manager and Actor Before Rehearsals." Morton Gottlieb signed for Gilbert Miller, the English theater promoter. The agreement is for the part of Gigi "in the play now called 'GIGI' during the season of 1951-1952…The date of the first public performance shall be the 17th day of November, 1951…" Compensation for Miss Hepburn is $500 per week. All of the Equity rules and regulations are printed on the front and back. Fine condition with bold signature in blue ink. Audrey Hepburn's performance in Gigi was her break-through role. How she got the role is a classic Hollywood fairy tale. Prior to Gigi, she had some work as a chorus girl, a few bit parts in movies, and some photo shoots. English theater promoter Gilbert Miller had decided that the story from the novel Gigi, written by the wonderfully unconventional French writer Collette, would make a great play and made an agreement with Collette. Anita Loos, author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, was hired to make the writing transition from novel to play. She and Collette auditioned countless actresses in their search for the perfect Gigi. Having had no luck, Collette traveled to the French Riviera for a vacation, where she happened upon Audrey Hepburn, who was there for a bit role in the movie Monte Carlo Baby. Collette announced, "There is my Gigi!" and the rest is history. Gigi opened on November 24, 1951 and closed May 31, 1952, after 219 performances. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 350		Hepburn, Audrey. Typed Document Signed on the second page and initialed on the first page, London, August 8, 1951. 2 pages, quarto. From theater promoter Gilbert Miller to Kenneth Harper, at Linnit & Dunfee Ltd. The Miller Producing Company confirms "the arrangement made between us for Audrey Hepburn to appear in the New York presentation of GIGI…" This contract is the same as the other contract Miss Hepburn signed for Gigi except that this one has a penned notation at top right, "For N. York office." Kenneth Harper also signed below Miss Hepburn. Light toning and staple marks at upper left corner of both pages, else Fine. Included with this contract is a 2-page letter from Kenneth Harper to Gilbert Miller, concerning the stipulations of the contract. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 351		Hepburn, Audrey. Typed Document Signed on the second page and initialed on the first page (London), August 8, 1951. 2 pages, quarto. On letterhead of "Gilbert Miller, St. James' Theatre…London…" and addressed to Kenneth Harper, Esq. in London. The Miller Producing Company confirms "the arrangement made between us for Audrey Hepburn to appear in the New York presentation of GIGI…" The terms and conditions stipulate that Miss Hepburn "will play the name part in this play, which starts rehearsals in New York on October 7th 1951…" Options on her services are spelled out, and it is agreed that she will be paid $15 per day for living expenses "in addition to the rehearsal money as laid down by Actors' Equity." Miller will pay for first class round trip transportation to New York, and also agrees to "pay any entrance fee required to be paid by Miss Hepburn to Actors Equity" and states that he is enclosing an Equity contract for her to sign in triplicate. Miss Hepburn agrees and accepts the conditions, signing boldly in blue ink; a 6¢ British revenue stamp lies under the "y" and "H-e" of her signature. Light toning and staple mark at upper left corner of both pages, else Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,040
Lot 352		Hepburn, Audrey. Autograph Letter Signed, on pale blue stationery with her address, "65 South Audley Street / London W 1 / Grosvenor 1782," July 20, 1951. 1½ pp (front and back), small quarto. Written to Gilbert Miller, the English theater promoter who hired her for the title role in Gigi, approximately one month before she was to leave for New York to start rehearsals. In full: "Dear Mr. Miller / Here are a few pictures to send to America, rather an odd collection but I hope they will give a rough idea of what I look like. My sincere best wishes and thanks for all you have already done for me. Love Audrey Hepburn." Light toning and three staple marks, else Fine. The world would soon need no reminder of how the young actress looked. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 353		Hepburn, Audrey. Autograph Letter Signed ("Audrey"), n.p., November 26, 1953. 5 pp, white-bordered blue note paper, 5 x 3¾ in. To Gilbert Miller, from the set of an unnamed picture (Sabrina). In part: "…I find myself with my first truly quiet day off, a holiday for all including the studio. I have worked every working day on this picture, and have enjoyed it all so much…" She expresses regrets that she can't do The Living Room for Miller, and adds, "As you may know the project Ondine by Gireaudoux has since come up about which I am terribly happy. That opportunity to work with Alfred Lunt is one I cannot find words for…." A couple of staple marks, else Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 354		Hepburn, Audrey. Two Autograph Letters Signed ("Audrey Hepburn" and "Audrey"). The first is on a half sheet of note paper (4¾ x 6 in) from Hotel Blackstone, New York and postmarked Pittsburgh, PA, October 18, 1952. Written hurriedly to Morton Gottlieb, asking him to "send my weekly pay checque to W.C.A. care of Kay Brown." Some skips and smears in the ink and one rusted staple mark; she wrote over the "A" and "H" in her signature, and the "n" in "Hepburn" is missing from lack of space. With envelope. The second letter is neatly written in turquoise ink on blue paper to Gilbert Miller, the theater promoter who hired her for Gigi, asking for his autograph, n.p., n.d. ("Monday 12 th"). 1 sheet, octavo, front and back. Very Good and Fine. (2 items). Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 355		(Hepburn, Audrey). Telegram sent to English theater promoter, Gilbert Miller, in Salzburg, Austria, August 27, 1953, from Anita Loos in New York: "NEW YORK AUDREY HEPBURN TELLS ME SHE WOULD ADORE TO PLAY GIGI AS A MUSICAL IN LONDON WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR REACTION LOVE = ANITA." Anita Loos was best known as the author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. When Miller decided to adapt Colette's novel Gigi for the theater, Loos was chosen to write the adaptation. Audrey Hepburn starred in the 1951-52 Broadway play, then made her Hollywood debut in Roman Holiday with Gregory Peck, for which she won the 1953 Academy Award. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 356		(Hepburn, Audrey). Telegram sent to English theater promoter, Gilbert Miller, in London, August 27, 1953, from Anita Loos in New York: "NEW YORK AUDREY HEPBURN TELLS ME SHE WOULD ADORE TO PLAY GIGI AS A MUSICAL IN LONDON WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR REACTION LOVE = ANITA." Anita Loos wrote the theater adaptation of Gigi. By 1953, Audrey Hepburn's Hollywood career had taken off and her schedule was too full to make the musical; it was merely wishful thinking. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 357		Hope, Bob (1903-2003) Comedian, actor, singer who recently passed away. Program Inscribed and Signed ("To Leon Askin - My Best, Bob Hope") on the cover. The event took place March 22, 1981 in Denver and was called "An Evening of Entertainment Honoring Bob Hope," during which Hope was presented with the ANTA National Artist Award. The program is 5/8" thick and is filled with images from Hope's long career and congratulations from fellow performers. Minor damage at lower spine; otherwise Fine. Also, a Typed Letter Signed ("Bob"), on personal stationery, July 22, 1968, n.p., small quarto. To Dot K. Kelly of Hollywood, giving humorous excuses for not having answered her mail about a Christmas show. He adds a very serious thought: "…it looks like we're going this year, too. I am against this war [Vietnam]; but I'm not against the kids who are fighting nor the principles for which they are fighting." A few stains in right margin; otherwise Fine. A letter with a printed signature is also included. (3 items). Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 358		Hope, Bob (1903-2003) Comedian, actor, and singer who performed on stage, radio, TV and in films. A beautiful, vintage Inscribed and Signed Photograph, "To Patsy. Thanks for the Memory, Bob Hope," no place, no date, 10 x 8 in. A dapper, dashing portrait of Hope in his prime, nattily dressed in a double-breasted suit. Extremely Fine. Born in 1903 in England, Hope came to America in 1907 and achieved success in vaudeville and on Broadway as a singer, dancer, and comedian. From 1934 to 1994, he appeared in over 80 films and TV series. Hope was also famous for travelling all over the world to entertain American troops. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 359		(Howard, Leslie) (1893-1943) British actor. Contract for the Boston run of The Petrified Forest signed by Leslie Howard's agent, Gilbert Miller, November 24, 1934. 2 pages, quarto, plus a 3½ x 8½ in. addendum. The contract was for the two-week period from December 24, 1934 through January 5, 1935. As part of the agreement, Howard was to receive 65% of the first $12,000, and 70% of all weekly gross receipts over $12,000. The stern addendum sets out certain forbidden actions and dress, such as actresses showing bare legs on stage, "obscene or lascivious" dialogue, and playing a dope fiend or "a moral pervert or sex degenerate…" Howard starred with Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis. Minor soiling, else Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 360		Loos, Anita (1888?-1981) Novelist and movie script writter. Typed Letter Signed ("Anita"), on Hotel Langdon letterhead, New York, September 14, 1951. 1½ pp, small quarto. A wonderful letter to English theater promoter, Gilbert Miller, with suggestions for actors to play roles in Gigi, for which Loos had written the theater adaptation. She dishes some dirt on Billie Burke, and mentions Estelle Winwood and Effie Ashton for possible roles. She discusses in detail Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bogart, who had arrived from England the day before on the same ship Miss Loos was on. In part: "…The reason why I got the idea that Bogey would be good in "Voyageur" is because he has that rare quality which makes a bad man attractive…no matter how wicked his role, he always remains loveable…You may have seen him in the picture "Casablanca"…Lauren is made to order to play heavies of the sultry, sex-ridden type….Whatever she may lack in acting ability, she certainly has a big load of beauty and sex-appeal…Bogey…asked me to inquire how you might possibly feel about John Huston as a director…." More great content. A few holograph pen corrections; later pencil notations. Light toning and staple marks at top. A great letter! Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 361		Loos, Anita. Typed Letter Signed ("Anita") on pale blue stationery headed "171 West Fifty-Seventh Street (New York), September 28, 1953. 1page, small quarto. A newsy letter to Gilbert Miller regarding a script she is writing (Lucienne) and mentioning Ruth Gordon, Bette Davis, and Tallulah Bankhead. Ruth wants to play the title character: "…she and Garson had several interviews…but were …dissuaded by Thorton Wilder…Bette Davis is still recuperating and there is a possibility that her ailment is pretty serious…there is always Tallulah…she is going to insist on playing Hedda Gabbler if she can find a producer…." File notation, staple marks at upper left, and a couple of later pencil notations, else Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 362		Loos, Anita & Martin, Hugh. Ten items: A Typed Letter Signed ("Anita") to Morton Gottlieb, NY, January 24, 1952, re a skit Loos wrote for Audrey Hepburn and Cathleen Nesbitt; the skit mentioned in the letter; an Autograph Letter Signed, from Loos to Gilbert Miller, 2 pp. (1 sheet, front and back), Sarasota, FL, Feb. 17, 1952, re "Gigi" situation, etc; Typed Letter Signed, from Loos to Miller, n.p., Aug. 12, 1953, re Bette Davis appearing in a theater adaptation Loos is writing, and mentioning an operation performed on Kate Hepburn by her surgeon father; Typed Letter Signed from composer Hugh Martin to Loos, n.p., Aug. 13, 1953, with ideas for a musical Gigi; 2 Typed Letters Signed from Loos to Miller, NY, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24, 1953, about Hugh Martin, the expiration of Miller's Gigi option, and a paragraph on Audrey Hepburn; a telegram and a copy of another telegram regarding Hugh Martin, and a copy of a letter from Miller to Loos about the impossibility of Audrey Hepburn's appearing in a musical version of Gigi. All items Fine. (10 items). Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 363		Loos, Anita & Nesbitt, Cathleen. A group of eleven letters, eight Typed Letters Signed by Anita Loos, two Autograph Letters Signed by Cathleen Nesbitt, who would play the role of Aunt Alicia in the play Gigi, and one unsigned copy of a letter from Gilbert Miller to Loos. Ten letters are to Miller and are dated from April 30 to September 15, 1951 (one is undated); they discuss many possible actors and actresses for the play, especially for the title role, and the requirements for each role. On August 4th, Miss Loos writes from Paris to Mrs. Hilling, thanking her for "the photographs. I will show them to Mdme Collett…She is delighted at the possibilty of Audrey Hepburn playing the role." In an undated letter, Cathleen Nesbitt asks Miller for a role in the play, and in the second, undated, letter, she approves the choice of Audrey Hepburn: "I do think your little 'Gigi' is enchanting…I'll do my best to bring the best out of Audrey." Some toning, staple marks and notations; overall about Fine. (11 items). Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 364		Pickford, Mary (1893-1979) Silent film star; co-founder of United Artists. 9 x 7 inch sepia-toned Photograph Signed ("Very sincerely Mary Pickford"), no place, no date (1910s). A beautiful three-quarter portrait of the superstar. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope from Mary Pickford Studios. Pickford had many firsts, including: the cinema's first movie star, the first actor to establish the artist's right to share in the profits of a movie (and the only one to obtain a 50% share), and the first actor (male or female) to own and run a production company. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 365		Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924) Italian operatic composer. Autograph Letter Signed ("Puccini") on the verso of a postcard (postmarked Milan, December 1905). In Italian, to Carlo Clangetti in Naples: "Dear Carlo, Tito tells me that either he or I will come to Naples. Tell me at once when Butt. will really be on there, as I have Turin and Nice, and I must do my best to fit in with what time I have available. Ciao." Light toning; a couple of small spots and a smudge, else Fine. Most of Puccini's operas have tragic themes, such as "Manon Lescaut" (1893), "La Bohème" (1896), "Tosca" (1900), and "Madama Butterfly" (1940). Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 366		Rogers, Will (1879-1935) American actor and humorist. Black and white Photograph Signed "Will Rogers," 10 in. x 8 in., n.d., n.p. A seated, waist-up portrait of Rogers in a pinstriped suit, by "Teystone / L.A." Some waviness around edges and several faint creases, most of which would not show if framed. The large signature is signed in black ink diagonally across the lower right corner. Overall condition About Fine. Rogers was born in Indian Territory, and as a young man, performed as a rope artist in Wild West and vaudeville shows. His accompanying monologue full of homespun humor was popular; for example: "The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has." He appeared in several Hollywood films and wrote a weekly syndicated column for the New York Times. He died in an airplane crash with Wiley Post. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 367		Rogers, Will (1879-1935) American actor and humorist. Envelope with "Hotel Will Rogers" cachet Signed vertically in left margin and postmarked "Claremore, Okla. Oct 18 1934." The envelope touts the cures of the hotel's radium water baths. Located in Claremore, the hotel also features, "Eastern Atmosphere, Western Welcome, [and] Southern Hospitality." The much-loved humorist died in a plane crash with Wiley Post in 1935. Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 368		Stewart, Jimmy (1908-1997) American actor. A September 24, 1945 copy of Life magazine with "Colonel Jimmy Stewart" pictured in uniform on the cover, Signed, "Happy Birthday, Jimmy Stewart." A splendid, vintage example. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $161
Lot 369		Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971) Russian Composer. Black and white, matte finish Photograph Signed "Igor Stravinsky," 10 in. x 8 in, n.d., n.p. Stravinsky pores over the sheet music for the ballet Orpheus, which he wrote in 1947. Boldly signed in blue ink. Some waviness at lower edge; otherwise, Very Fine. A rare photo, probably unpublished. Stravinsky studied composition under Rimsky-Korsakov (1903-1906). He composed ballets for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes from 1909-1929, including L'Oiseau de feu, Petrouchka, and Le Sacré du Printemps. He lived in France from 1920-39, where he changed from his earlier Russian style to a Neoclassical idiom. He moved to the U.S. in 1939 and was naturalized in 1945. He produced fully serial compositions, including choral works, and orchestral works, and also composed chamber music, songs, and piano pieces. Stravinsky was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 370		Wayne, John (1907-79) American actor. Black and white Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "Good Luck George / John Wayne," 10 in. x 8 in., n.d., n.p. Wayne is pictured as a sheriff in one of his movies, probably Rio Bravo, which came out in 1959, because of the stamped date, "SEP 24 1958" on the verso. A very "manly" photo, boldly signed in blue ink in the lower right corner. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 371		Welles, Orson (1915-85) American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Typed Note Signed ("Orson"), London, England, November 21, 1951. 1 page, octavo, to "Dina & Arnold." Welles writes, "Many thanks to your office staff for rushing the magical equipment needed for the Royal Command Performance. It helped a lot. Love Orson." A large "Received" stamp affects part of "Love," else Fine. On October 18, 1951, Othello, directed by Orson Welles and produced by Laurence Olivier, opened in London. Although the English were aghast at Welles' temerity in directing Othello in London, reviews were generally positive and the play broke even. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 372		West, Mae (1892-1980) American actress known for her sultry voice, hour-glass figure, and aggressive sexuality. Goldenrod-colored Check Signed, Los Angeles, May 16, 1979. Paid to Beverly West for "Maintenance & care of the ranch." One faint bank stamp does not affect signature. Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 373		Wynn, Ed (1886-1966) American comedian originally with Ziefeld's Follies, later becoming known as "Texaco's Fire Chief." Exceptional vintage oversized Inscribed and Signed Photo, "To Mother from Sonny Ed / Ed. Wynn 1932," 11 x 14 inches, sepia. A great shot showing Wynn in character looking mischievous. Excellent condition. Wynn's popular radio series, The Texaco Fire Chief, ran from 1932 to 1935. The Ed Wynn Show was CBS's first Los Angeles-based variety show. It was televised from October 6, 1949 to July 4, 1950 and won the first Emmy Award for "Best Live Show" in 1949. Ed Wynn won the first Emmy for Most Outstanding Live Personality. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 374		Hollywood Correspondence. A miscellaneous collection of approximately 30 letters and cards, several of which are addressed to Rabbi Edgar Magnin of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. Included are letters signed by Cecil B. deMille (glue show-through from previous mounting), Betty Grable, Phyllis Diller, Eddie Cantor (3), Dore Schary (2), Buster Crabbe, Gene Sarazen, Don Rickles (1 letter and 2 Christmas cards), Adriana Caselotti (Snow White's voice), Richard Boone, and Bill Hart (the first Western star in silent films - 2 notes on one sheet). Also, letters from studio executives such as Edward Selzer (3 - on letterhead decorated by Warner Bros. cartoon characters), Ray Stark, Mike Blankford, and Aaron Spelling, as well as a few incidental pieces. Condition ranges from Very Good to Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173