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John Holland Cazale (/kəˈzeɪl/) (August 12, 1935 – March 13, 1978) was an American actor. He appeared in five films over seven years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978), with the two Godfather films and The Deer Hunter winning. Cazale started as a theater actor in New York City, ranging from regional, to off-Broadway, to Broadway acting alongside Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, and Sam Waterston. Cazale soon became one of Hollywood’s premier character actors, starting with his role as the doomed, weak-minded Fredo Corleone opposite longtime friend Al Pacino in Francis Ford Coppola’s film The Godfather, its 1974 sequel, and Dog Day Afternoon. Cazale chose to continue acting despite having been diagnosed with lung cancer. He died in New York City on March 13, 1978, shortly after completing his role in The Deer Hunter.
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John Cazale Signature. Sold for nearly $5,000.
Nate D. Sanders Auctions has sold the following Godfather related items:
Marlon Brando’s hat from production of Francis Ford Coppola’s ”The Godfather”, lauded as second only to ”Citizen Kane” as the greatest film ever made, and for which Brando was honored with his second Best Actor Academy Award. Hat worn by Brando as Mafia don Vito Corleone is made of grey felt, with black grosgrain band and leather interior band. ”Royal De Luxe” John B. Stetson brand hat shows minor soiling under brim and a tiny stain to the crown, else near fine. One of Brando’s most celebrated roles as one of cinema’s grandest characters. With provenance from Christie’s. Sold for $26,798.
One of the best Hollywood autograph albums from the early 1950s, with over 80 signatures of the most popular actors and entertainers of the time. Each celebrity signs one page of the autograph book, most inscribed to Sandy, whose grandmother was a make-up artist at Fox and acquired the autographs. Complete list includes:
Marilyn Monroe (who signs in green ink)
Elvis Presley
Marlon Brando
Cary Grant
Olivia de Havilland
Edmund Gwenn
Jayne Mansfield
Joseph Cotten
Ethel Barrymore
Tony Randall
Jack Lemmon
Robert Mitchum
Cyd Charisse
Fay Wray
Juanita Moore
Ginger Rogers
Ethel Merman
Charles Boyer
Clifton Webb
David Niven
Mitzi Gaynor
Tyrone Power
Van Johnson
Ann Blyth
Walter Brennan
Donald O’Connor
Jane Russell
Vincent Price
Betty Grable
Charlton Heston
Alan Hale Jr.
Anne Baxter
Cornell Wilde
Red Skelton
Jack Paar
Deborah Kerr
Dorothy McGuire
Maggie McNamara
Thelma Ritter
Leif Erickson
William Marshall
Anne Francis
Frank Fay
Vic Mature
Bill Lundigan
Martha Stewart
Barbara Rush
David Wayne
Richard Widmark
Debra Paget
Rory Calhoun
Dick Crenna
Dale Robertson
Evelyn Varden
Joanne Dru
John Ireland
Danielle Darrieux
Maudie Prickett
Catherine McLeod
Casey Adams
Macdonald Carey
Linda Darnell
Lurene Tuttle
Vera-Ellen
Dawn Addams
Bobby Van
Plus approximately 15 unidentified signatures. Autograph book measures 6.25” x 4.675” with faux leather covers. Some wear to covers, most signature pages remain near fine. Sold for $16,669.
Al Pacino screen-worn suit jacket as Michael Corleone in ”The Godfather Part II.” This piece appears in the heated scene in which Michael gives his brother Fredo the kiss of death and reveals his knowledge that Fredo was behind the plot to kill him. Suit jacket was custom made for the production by legendary Hollywood costumer Western Costume Co. and bears two of the design house’s stamps to the lining as well as a label. Type to the label reads, ”Al Pacino – Chest 19 – Sleeve 17 1/2”. Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather trilogy is among the most successful of Hollywood franchises. Black jacket is single-breasted with three buttons. Near fine. With provenance from Profiles in History. Sold for $7,199.
The Coat Worn by Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in ”The Godfather III”
The coat Al Pacino wore as Michael Corleone, the anti-hero in 1990’s “The Godfather III,” the third and final film of Francis Ford Coppola’s mafia family saga. Men’s black wool coat with brown beaver fur trim. A tag stitched inside identifies the brand as Cardinal of Canada, and Pacino’s name is inked onto the tag in an unknown hand, likely by a wardrobe stylist on set. In very good condition. With provenance from Christie’s. Sold for $5,118.
Mario Puzo Signed First Edition of ”The Godfather” with Dust Jacket
Mario Puzo signed first edition, second printing of ”The Godfather”, his 1969 novel that was adapted into the iconic Academy Award winning film. Signed by Puzo on the red front free endpaper in black felt-tip, ”For Jacqueline / With Best Wishes / Mario Puzo”. Bound in cream and black boards, with a gilt image of a puppet master’s hand on the front board, and lettering in gilt to spine. Measures 6” x 8.5” and runs 446pp. With original dust jacket showing price of $6.95. Some chipping and creasing to jacket. Book has light wear and slightly loose spine, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $4,000.
Al Pacino 1961 Official Arrest Record and Mugshot — Arrested in 1961 in Rhode Island at the Age of 20 For “Possession of a Concealed Weapon”
Al Pacino official January 1961 arrest record and mug shot. As a 20 year-old burgeoning actor, Pacino was arrested in Woonsocket, Rhode Island with two friends after officers observed their car circling the same block of a neighborhood. When police searched the car, they found a .38 in the trunk. Not being able to procure the $2,000 bail, the men spent three days in jail and were released with a bail bond. With nine documents in total, lot includes: (1) Pacino’s mugshot, in negative, with both a front and profile portrait, measuring 5″ x 4″; (2) “Affidavit by Bail” document, measuring 8.5″ x 13″; (3) bail bond with the National Surety Corporation, reading in part, “…Alfred Pacino has been arrested on a warrant issued by the Woonsocket Police charged with the crime of Possession of a Concealed Weapon…” and measuring 8.5″ x 14″; (4) National Surety Power of Attorney document, measuring 8.5″ x 14″; (5) FBI record sheet, 8″ x 11″; (6) Twelfth District Court appearance receipt, measuring 8.5″ x 7″ and (7-9) three copies of his identification sheet with the Adult Correctional Institutions and Reformatory for Women Identification Department, each measuring 8.5″ x 11″. Light wear and toning, overall in very good condition. Sold for $3,600.
“The Godfather” Book Signed by the Cast of the Celebrated Film — Signed by Brando, Pacino, Keaton, Caan, Shire, Martino and Others
Cast signed copy of “The Godfather”, the novel by Mario Puzo that was adapted into the feature film, lauded as second only to “Citizen Kane” as the greatest film ever made. The verso of the front cover and first several leaves bear cast signatures in blue ink, including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Robert Duvall, who also signed his character’s name “Tom Hagen”, and others, with an autograph inscription signed by Richard Castellano. One scrawled signature is possibly that of John Cazale. Softcover tome measures 4.5″ x 7″. Toning and front cover is detached cover, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $2,400.
Six “The Godfather Part III” Signed Actor Contracts
The Godfather Part III signed contracts securing a round of six stars of the final film in Francis Ford Coppola’s lauded mafia trilogy: Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Winona Ryder (who dropped out before filming), Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton and Andy Garcia. Pacino reprises his signature role as mob boss Michael Corleone, signing “Al Pacino” twice to page 12 of his $2,500,000+ contract as the film’s top-billed star. He signs the first time on behalf of his own company, Chal Productions, Inc., and again underneath as Performer. Dated 11 October 1989, the Agreement runs a total of 82pp., including the initial contract plus multiple riders, Exhibits, and Schedules of Royalties. Though “The Godfather Part III” grossed over $136,000,000, Robert Duvall’s conspicuous absence from this picture is said to have been due to a dispute over pay. An 11pp. contract dated 28 July 1989 signed “Diane Keaton” entitles her to at least $1,050,000 to play Michael Corleone’s ex-wife Kay. Also on 28 July “Winona Ryder” signs her 17pp. contract to play daughter Mary Corleone, but ultimately backed out, citing exhaustion. The decision to recast the role with the director’s own daughter Sofia Coppola proved highly controversial, and became arguably the most heavily criticized aspect of the film. “Andy Garcia” signs his 29 September 1989 contract to play Vincent Mancini, the role for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Runs 20pp. “Bridget Fonda” signs her 16 November 1989 contract to play Grace. Runs 21pp. plus a 2pp. document from her attorney dated 4 January 1990 that she also signs regarding publicity stills. All of the contracts name Coppola’s production company Zoetrope Italia as the producer and are signed by a representative. Each also contains a morality clause governing the performers’ conduct off the set, except for Pacino’s, which places no restrictions on his behavior, and Garcia’s, which limits his potential trouble-making to all but “…a felony involving moral turpitude…” Each typed contract measures 8.5″ x 11″ and comes stapled at the upper left. Mild creasing and with the first page of Pacino’s contract detached from the rest of the packet, else near fine. Sold for $2,000.
Mario Puzo “Godfather” Signed 1st Ed.
First edition, first impression, rare book signed inscription by the author Mario Puzo on front free endpaper. Small stain affecting fore-edge of a few front free endpapers, original black & off-white cloth lettered in gilt with dust-jacket, priced $6.95 with code 6903, two closed tears and small chip to spine ends, some creasing, 8vo, New York, 1969. Sold for $1,903.
Marlon Brando Signed Agreement with 20th Century Fox From 1951
Marlon Brando document signed with 20th Century Fox, dated 14 September 1951. Brando agrees to particulars of a five-year option by 20th Century Fox to utilize Brando’s services. Signed in blue ink at bottom, ”Marlon Brando Jr”, countersigned by a 20th Century Fox executive, and on the company’s letterhead. Document measures 8.5” x 11”. Staple punctures at top, and light creasing. Overall very good condition. Sold for $1,875.
Marlon Brando Signed Agreement with 20th Century Fox From 1956
Marlon Brando document signed with 20th Century Fox, dated 20 August 1956. Brando agrees to rescind a previous agreement that had required him to ”report to our studio on August 13, 1956 to commence rendition of your services in connection with the second motion picture”. Signed in blue ink at bottom, ”Marlon Brando”, countersigned by a 20th Century Fox executive, and on the company’s letterhead. It’s not known what film this ”second motion picture” might have referred to, although Brando was considered for the lead in ”The King and I”, released in 1956. Document measures 8.5” x 11”. Staple punctures at top, some creasing along right edge and fading to text. Overall very good condition. Sold for $1,774.
Al Pacino Signed ”Godfather” Fedora
Al Pacino signed fedora, matching the one worn by Pacino in ”The Godfather” as Michael Corleone. Grey wool fedora with black grosgrain band is signed by Pacino on the side in black felt-tip. Near fine condition. With COA from Celebrity Authentics. Sold for $1,664.
Al Pacino Signed 20” x 16” Photo as ”The Godfather”
Al Pacino signed 20” x 16” photo as ”The Godfather”. In one of the greatest character transformations of cinema, Pacino here fully embodies the head of the Corleone crime family. Satin-finish photo is signed by Pacino in silver felt-tip. Near fine condition. With Celebrity Authentics COA. Sold for $781.
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