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Boris Karloff Signed Image as Frankenstein. Sold for Over $4,000.
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Voluminous collection of autographs from the mid-20th century, comprising approximately 150 signatures of major music, movie and sports stars. Standout signatures include Elvis Presley, Orson Welles, Nat King Cole, John Wayne, Boris Karloff, Fats Waller, Edward G. Robinson, Lou Costello, William Frawley and Peter Lawford, nearly all signed without inscription. Most of the signatures appear in an autograph book measuring 6” x 4.5”, although some are loose such as Elvis Presley who signs on a 3.75” x 2.375” slip glued to a larger album page. Most signatures rendered in ink, with a minority in pencil. Signatures were collected by Edna Hedge, spouse of singer and disc jockey Jimmy Hedge who collected the autographs while traveling with her husband. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the Hedge’s daughter, as well as a near complete list of all the autographs. Most remain in very good condition.
Additional list of signatures can be found here. Sold for $2,015.
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” Lobby Card from Universal’s Classic 1935 Film Starring Boris Karloff & Bela Lugosi
Lobby card from Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”, adapted by Universal in 1935 as one of its marquee horror films. With two of Hollywood’s most bankable stars in the lead, Borris Karloff & Bela Lugosi, the darkly atmospheric and haunting film was considered too strong for 1935 audience’s tastes, but is now held as an exemplar of Universal’s horror franchise, following on the heels of “Dracula” and “Frankenstein”. Lobby card measures 14″ x 11″. Some discoloration to bottom left corner. Overall very good plus condition with still bright colors. Extremely rare. Sold for $5,000.
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” Lobby Card from Universal’s Classic 1935 Film Starring Boris Karloff & Bela Lugosi
Classic lobby card from “The Raven”, promoting Universal’s 1935 darkly haunting horror film starring two of their marquee villains, Boris Karloff (Frankenstein) and Bela Lugosi (Dracula) as a mad doctor and his fugitive criminal accomplice. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, this chilling film has become a cult classic and is held as one of the standard bearers of Universal horror films. Card measures 14″ x 11″. Chip to upper left corner and light abrasions to left margin, otherwise near fine condition, with still bright coloring. Very rare example from the classic Universal film. Sold for $4,870.
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” Lobby Card From Universal’s Classic 1935 Film Starring Horror Icons Boris Karloff & Bela Lugosi
Extremely rare lobby card from Universal’s “The Raven”, released in 1935. Horror masters Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi were cast in this adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, inspired more by the tone of Poe’s work than the actual storyline. Vibrantly colored card features Boris Karloff as Bela Lugosi’s criminal accomplice, here shown choking actor Lester Matthews. Card measures 14″ x 11″. Abrasions and light soiling, mostly confined to margins, and small closed puncture towards top, with tape repair to verso. Overall in very good condition with especially bright colors. Sold for $3,718.
Boris Karloff Contract Signed for ”The Strange Door” — With PSA/DNA COA
Boris Karloff contract signed for the 1951 horror film ”The Strange Door”. Dated 12 May 1951, Karloff signs the verso ”Boris Karloff” in black felt-tip, agreeing to play the role of Voltan in the film for a salary of $6,000. Two page contract on one sheet measures 9” x 19”. Hole punched at top, several staple punctures on edges, and light wear, overall in very good condition. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $1,000.
Rare Boris Karloff Signed 8” x 10” Photo
Boris Karloff signed photo. The famous horror actor who brought the Frankenstein monster to life inscribes his pipe-smoking portrait: ”To gene / Boris Karloff”. Karloff starred in a host of horror films, beginning with the classic Frankenstein trilogy: ”Frankenstein,” ”Bride of Frankenstein” and ”Son of Frankenstein.” He went on to become the voice of the Grinch in the TV movie ”How The Grinch Stole Christmas” in 1966. Measures 8” x 10”. Near fine. Sold for $515.
We also sold the following Hollywood memorabilia:
Oscar statue awarded to Joan Crawford for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role as the title character in the 1945 film “Mildred Pierce”. Joan Crawford currently ranks in the American Film Institute’s top ten actresses in the history of cinema. After rocketing to stardom in MGM’s pictures “Sally, Irene and Mary,” “Our Dancing Daughters” and “Untamed,” Crawford became one of the biggest movie stars of the day, the flapper ideal for the modern woman. Her reign as so-called “Queen of the Movies” spanned the entire Great Depression era. She left MGM for Warner Brothers in 1943 and then, despite rumors that her career was over, convinced director Michael Curtiz, who had just won the Oscar for “Casablanca,” to cast her in the lead role as “Mildred Pierce.” The murder mystery film was adapted to the screen from the James M. Cain novel of the same name and produced by Jerry Wald and Jack Warner. Crawford’s character is the subject and driving force of the noir film, a divorced woman enslaved by her need to gain the approval of her spoiled, elitist teenage daughter, Veda. Ann Blyth plays Veda, and herself was Oscar-nominated for her supporting role. Joan Crawford’s role as Mildred Pierce was regarded as her triumphant comeback, and indeed, the winning of this Oscar ultimately proved to be the true pinnacle of her extraordinary Hollywood career; it is considered one of the Best Actress performances of all time. The plaque affixed to the front of the base is engraved: “Academy First Award / To / Joan Crawford / For Her Performance In / ‘Mildred Pierce’”. Gold-plated statue of “Oscar” standing on a film reel measures 10.25″ in height atop a round black base to an overall height of 13.25″. Base measures 5.5″ in diameter. Statue weighs 6 lbs. 2 oz. Light speckling and rubbing to finish and scattered chips to base, else near fine. With provenance from Christie’s. Sold for $426,732.
”Uncivil Warriors” One-Sheet Movie Poster From 1935, Owned by Moe Howard
Very rare one-sheet movie poster for ”Uncivil Warriors”, one of the earliest and most beloved Three Stooges films, released in 1935. One-sheets from the 1930s are exceedingly rare, with this poster all the more special as owned by Moe Howard. Linen-backed poster measures 27” x 41”. Mild restoration at folds. Colors remain bright, with strong visual appeal, in near fine condition. Sold for $37,500.
Scarce John Wayne Cowboy Hat Worn in Six Films That Defined The Iconic Actor’s Western Career
Incredibly rare and iconic cowboy hat worn by the legendary John Wayne in six major westerns. Wayne wore the hat in the 1961 film ”The Comancheros”, the 1963 film ”McClintock!”, the 1965 film ”The Sons of Katie Elder”, the 1966 film ”El Dorado”, and the 1969 film ”The Undefeated”. Camel-colored felt cowboy hat has ”John Wayne / ‘Comancheros”’ written in black marker to underneath of front brim, with an additional ”John Wayne” written in black marker to leather sweatband, as well as ”#3” written in green pen to leather. Hat’s brim measures 16” in length and is 5” tall. Inside measures 7” in diameter. Six little holes to brim. With provenance from the Collection of John Wayne, the Collection of Chuck Roberson (the actor’s stunt double), John Hagner’s Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame, and Mecum Auctions, Santa Monica, CA, July 26-27, 2013, lot F168. Overall very good. From John Wayne worn costume auction. Sold for $37,500.
Marilyn Monroe signed photo measuring 11” x 14”, unusual not only for its size, scarcity and near fine condition, but also for its association to Marilyn’s most famous movie scene. Marilyn inscribes the photo in large blue ink, ”To Dru, It’s wonderful to work with you again / Marilyn Monroe”. Dru is the nickname for Drusilla Davis, who dances alongside Marilyn in ”Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” during the song ”Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”, where Marilyn is outfitted in her pink satin dress, adorned with diamonds. Matte photo is near fine, with a bit of edgewear along margins. Contemporary note on verso reads, ”’Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ / March 6, 1953 / last day”. From the estate of Drusilla Davis and also with University Archives COA. Sold for $27,684.
Ultra-Rare Original 1946 Gilda Movie Poster Featuring Rita Hayworth in Her Landmark Role
Original Columbia Pictures 1946 Gilda movie poster starring Rita Hayworth in her best-known performance as Hollywood’s ultimate femme fatale. Directed by Charles Vidor, “Gilda” was released just after the end of WWII and was lauded for its mixture of genres and rather modern approach to character interaction. The poster features the iconic Hayworth in a debonair pose holding a cigarette with a headline reading in part: “There NEVER was a woman like Gilda! / Columbia Pictures presents / Rita Hayworth as Gilda with Glenn Ford…” Poster by Morgan Litho Co. measures 27″ x 41″ and has folds throughout, with a long vertical scratch and small tear down the front of her dress, reinforced with a piece of brown tape on the back of poster. Some light tan stains and pinholes on and near the borders. Very good condition overall with still vibrant colors. Very scarce. Sold for $25,000.
Scarce Bruce Lee Signed Photo From ”The Green Hornet” — Without Inscription
Scarce Bruce Lee signed publicity photo from ”The Green Hornet”, Lee’s breakout role in 1966. In bright green felt-tip, Lee signs ”Bruce Lee” to his photo as Kato, without inscription. Lot also includes a signed photo by Van Williams, Lee’s co-star. Both signatures were obtained at the 44th Southern California International Auto Show, held 27 October-6 November 1966, where the ”Black Beauty” car from ”The Green Hornet” was being displayed and promoted by Lee and Williams. A photo of the event program featuring the car is included. Each glossy photo measures 4” x 5”. Near fine condition. Sold for $22,500.
Shirley Temple Screen-Worn Heart Dress From 1938 Film ”Just Around the Corner”
Shirley Temple screen-worn heart dress, worn as ”Penny” in the 1938 film ”Just Around the Corner”. Designed by Gwen Wakeling, the blue wool dress is pleated and has three hearts on the chest. Attached is a matching short sleeve silk blouse with a leaf and heart design and two prominent red hearts on the collar. Dress has two straps per shoulder and an adjustable belt in back. Measures 12” across the shoulders with 4” sleeves and 26” overall length. Comes with two vintage photographs of Shirley wearing the dress. Near fine condition. With a COA signed by the Shirley Temple estate. Sold for $15,625.
Steve McQueen Original Signed Passport From 1970 — Passport Uncovers Mystery of his Real Name
Hollywood iconoclast, Steve McQueen autograph on his original passport from 1970. The “King of Cool” here displays a fun and irreverent sense of humor by writing both his given name, “Terrence Stephen McQueen” on the passport application, as well as “Steve McQueen”, the way in which the press would incorrectly spell it. (Apparently, he wanted to see if the name would pass official government scrutiny). The end result is “Terrence Stephen McQueen K.A. Steve McQueen” printed on his official passport. He then signs “Steve McQueen” twice, once on the document and again on the 2.75″ square photo, showing McQueen smiling in 1970’s aviator sunglasses. Stuck in London with an expired passport in April 1970, McQueen applied for this re-issue at the U.S. Embassy. Visa stamps indicate that he arrived at Orly Airport in April and also made stops in Madrid and Casablanca on the same trip. Jamaican and Mexican visas are stamped on other pages from later trips. A vaccination record, with McQueen’s Hollywood address handwritten on the first page, is stapled to the back of the passport, which also lists his height, hair and eye color, and place of birth. Minor wear to 3.75″ x 6″ green passport. Overall very good condition. A scarce signed and personally-owned item by the Hollywood icon.
CORRECTION TO STORY REGARDING STEVE MCQUEEN’S NAME
The “King of Cool” here displays a fun and irreverent sense of humor by writing his name incorrectly. The star’s real name “Steven Terrance McQueen” was often wrongfully reported in the press as “Terrance Stephen McQueen”. When in London applying for a new passport at the American Embassy, McQueen applied with “Terrance Stephen McQueen” to see if the press’ incorrect spelling would pass official government scrutiny, and it did. To this day the press wrongfully reports Steve McQueen’s first name as Terrance. McQueen playfully adds, “K.A. Steve McQueen” and the end result is, “Terrence Stephen McQueen K.A. Steve McQueen” printed on his official passport. Dark Steve McQueen autograph. Sold for $12,076.
Original U.S. immigration and naturalization document thrice-signed by Greta Garbo, who was born in Sweden. ”Declaration of Intention” document administered by the U.S. Department of Labor Immigration and Naturalization is dated 29 October 1940. Document details Garbo’s intention to renounce her Swedish citizenship and become a U.S. citizen, listing her home address at ”165 Mabery Road” in Santa Monica, her occupation as ”motion picture actress”, her age as 35, her height 5’7 and her weight 127 pounds. Typed document is signed with her full name, ”Greta Lovisa Garbo”. A black and white photograph affixed to the lower left of document is also twice-signed ”Greta Lovisa Garbo” and ”Greta Garbo”. Single page document, front and verso, with U.S. stamp to verso measures 8.5” x 10.5”. Four holes punched, two horizontal folds and minor toning. Near fine. Sold for $7,000.
Rare 10″ x 8″ Photo Signed by Both James Stewart and Donna Reed From “It’s a Wonderful Life” — “I have wonderful memories of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’!” — With PSA/DNA COA
James Stewart and Donna Reed signed 10″ x 8″ photo from “It’s a Wonderful Life”, with each actor writing a charming caption regarding their memories of making the film. Reed signs at top, “I have wonderful memories of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’! / Donna Reed”, with Stewart signing underneath, “And I have wonderful memories of Donna Reed and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ / Jimmy Stewart”. Glossy photo has slight creasing, overall in very good plus condition. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $3,800.
Bela Lugosi Signed 11.5″ x 10″ Photo From “Chandu the Magician” — Also Signed by the Directors and Cast of the Film
Bela Lugosi signed photo from “Chandu the Magician”, the 1932 science fiction classic, whose protagonist inspired the Marvel character Doctor Strange. Lugosi signs the 11.5″ x 10″ matte photo upon the photographic margin, along with the rest of the cast: Edmund Lowe, Irene Ware, Weldon Heyburn, June Vlasek, and directors William C. Menzies and Marcel Varnel. Below the image in another hand is also written, “M.A. Levy – Chandu! Out of the Air……Onto the Screen!”. Trimmed edges, small spots of foxing and minute creasing, overall in very good to near fine condition with prominent signatures. With R&R COA. Sold for $1,617.
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