Lot 250
THE WIZARD OF OZ: Excellent Collection of 10 Signatures including Judy Garland, Ray Bolger (x2) and 7 Munchkins. THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) One of the most beloved films of all time that has touched four generations of movie fans. Based on "The Wonderful Wizard" by Frank Baum, the film proved a critical success. The 1956 television broadcast premiere of the film on the CBS network reintroduced the film to the public and according to the Library of Congress, it is the most seen film in movie history. A wonderful collection of autographs from actors in the film including a wonderful, bold signature of legend Judy Garland in red ink signed with a steel point fountain pen, lifted from an autograph book and mounted cleanly on card stock. There are two autographs for Ray Bolger, one lifted from an autograph page and executed in black ink with a steel point fountain pen cleanly mounted on card stock and another of an artfully enhanced 8 x 10" photo with Bolger inscribing "From Ray Bolger The Scarecrow of Oz". Finally 7 Munchkins, the last who passed away in 2018: Gus Wayne (1920-1998) Munchkin Soldier, Jerry Maren (1920-2018) Lollipop Guild, Meinhart Raabe (1915-2010) Munchkin Coroner, Mickey Carroll (1919-2009) Munchkin Fiddler, Betty Tanner (1916-1994) Villager, Tiny Doll (1914-2004) Villager and Harry Monty (1904-1999) Munchkin and the Winged Monkey you see flying from the window of the Witch's castle. Estimated Value $700 - UP
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