Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 33

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Movie Props Scripts & Publicity

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 638		FirePower. "…when crime and passion mix!" Starring Sophia Loren, James Coburn and O.J. Simpson. British Quad. Circa 1970s. Folded but very good condition. Some minor spots. This British issue is much rarer than the American version due to the inclusion of the infamous O.J. Simpson. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex: James Ruddy Collection. View details	Realized $58
Lot 639		Group of 32 One Sheet Movie Posters, 1966-1980. Included are: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, VG, 1970R; The Big Red One, Mint, 1980; Darling Lili, VG, 1970; Day of the Dolphin, Style D, EX, 1973; The Domino Principle, Style B, Mint, 1977; The End, Style C, Mint, 1978; Fanny Hill, EX, 1971; Follow Me, Boys! EX, 1976R; The Fortune Cookie(2), EX and VG (Style B), 1966; Going in Style, Mint, 1979; Goodbye, Columbus, EX, 1969; The Hunter (Steve McQueen), Mint, 1980; Juggernaut (McCall art), EX, 1974; The Medusa Touch (Richard Burton), EX, 1978; Mr. Ricco (Dean Martin), EX, 1975; Night Watch (Elizabetyh Taylor), VG, 1973; Oh God, Mint, 1977; The Other Side of Midnight, Mint, 1977; The Passage, Mint, 1979; Peeper, Mint, 1975; Red Sun, VG, 1972; Riot (Jim Brown), EX, 1969; Run, Angel, Run, EX, 1969; Slaves (Dionne Warwick), Mint, 1969; Slow Dancing in the Big City (Style B), EX, 1978; Southern Star, EX, 1969; Starting Over (2 - M. Kane art), Mint, 1979; Two-Minute Warning,VG, 1976; When Time Ran Out (Tanenbaum art), EX, 1980; and The Wild Geese, Mint, 1978. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: James Ruddy Collection. View details	Realized $120
Lot 640		Land of the Minatour - Five Posters. "Half Man--Half Beast, Trapped in a World Forgotten by Time." One sheet. 1977, Crown International Pictures. Starring Donald Pleasence and Peter Cushing. All folded, four near mint, one in xcellent condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex: James Ruddy Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 641		Movie Posters and Lobby Cards. Group of six items: 1982 double-sided poster, one side for Grease 2 and the other for E.T., 21"x34", Japan; 1955 lobby card for The Tender Trap; 1948 lobby card for Twelve O'clock High (corner tear); two ads for King Kong (1977); and 1969 press book for Old Yeller. Overall fine. Estimated Value $50 - 75. Ex: James Ruddy Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $36
Lot 642		"Citizen Kane" - Original Blueprints. Two original blueprints from "Citizen Kane, " RKO, 1941, each stamped "RKO Radio Pictures / Special Effect Dept. / Automobile Construction / Citizen Kane Lot. / Final Technical Plan." The drawings show the side, front and face elevations of an automobile, both framed. The blueprints came from Harvey J. Henry, whose aunt was part of the film's production staff. Each blueprint is framed to 20½ x 24½ in.; both frames show wear. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 643		Desi Arnaz's Straw Boater Hat From "I Love Lucy". This hat was issued to the set of the popular 1951-1957 television series, "I Love Lucy," for use by Desi Arnaz, who portrayed "Ricky Ricardo." Stamped "Western Costume Co. Hollywood, Calif." inside, the straw boater is encompassed by a black, grosgrain ribbon; the sweat band is present but loose. Looking at the hat, one can almost hear Ricky yell, "Lu-cee!" It was originally acquired from the set by the costumer and has been stored in wardrobe archives since the production was completed. With COA from Holywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $891
Lot 644		Gary Cooper's Helmet From "Sergeant York." World War I style doughboy helmet issued to the set of the 1941 production of Sergeant York, for use by Gary Cooper, who portrayed Tenneesse farm boy and WWI hero, Alvin C. York. Inside top of the helmet is stamped "Western Costume Co. Hollywood, Calif." The helmet was originally acquired from the set by the costumer and has been stored in wardrobe archives since the production was completed. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 645		Laurel & Hardy Puppets. Two moulded foam latex puppet heads with clip for body attachment and synthetic hair at top of head. Hardy is approximately 17" high, has hand-operated mouth movement, wire-operated side to side eye movement, and pneumatic, blinking eyelids; there is a canvas bag hanging beneath the neck to hold mechanism wires. Minor surface dirt and wear from use; cracks in paint under chin, around eyes and at ears. Laurel is approximately 14" high, has hand-operated mouth movement and pneumatic, blinking eyelids. Surface dirt and wear from use; paint is cracking at right ear and around nose. The puppets are from "Spitting Image," a popular British tv show from the 1980s and 90s that lampooned public figures. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 646		Movie Souvenirs: The Birth of A Nation and Fantasia. Souvenir Booklet from the 1914 picture by D.W. Griffith, based on Thomas Dixon's story, "The Clansman." Published by The Epoch Producing Corp., New York, 12"x9½". Very good. Plus a 1940 souvenir program from Walt Disney's "Fantasia," 12½"x9¾". Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 647		Hawaii Five-O. Eight scripts from the most successful crime drama ever televised, running from September 20, 1968 through April 30, 1980 on CBS and starring Jack Lord as Steve McGarrett and James MacArthur as "Danno" Williams. All eight scripts are from the 1975 season: four blue-covered scripts are first drafts, and four red-covered scripts are final drafts. They include episodes such as "Murder--Eyes Only" and "McGarrett Is Missing!" Covers are soiled, but interior is fine. "Book'em Danno!" Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288