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Walter Plunkett Gone With the Wind Costume Sketch. Sold for Nearly $5,000.
Here are some Gone With the Wind items we have sold:
Cape Made for Clark Gable in ”Gone With The Wind” by United Costumers of Hollywood
Cape custom made for Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in ”Gone With The Wind”. Grey cape with a hint of lavender features a stiff collar and United Costume label, which has ”Clark Gable” written upon it. Mild toning or sunning to fabric, else near fine. Sold for $14,375.
Scarce cast-signed ”Gone With the Wind” novel, signed by five lead actors of the iconic film as well as by producer David O. Selznick. New York: The Macmillan Co., 1938. Book is signed on the front free endpaper in fountain pen by Clark Gable (Rhett Butler), Vivien Leigh (Scarlett O’Hara), Olivia de Havilland (Melanie Hamilton), Leslie Howard (Ashley Wilkes), producer David O. Selznick, and Thomas Mitchell (Gerald O’Hara). Bound in publisher’s blue-gray cloth, book is starting slightly along joints, with some toning to pages, and light rubbing to spine. ”Presents Gone With the Wind” is written on front pastedown. Overall a very good copy, scarce as signed by the main actors of the beloved 1939 film that took home eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is considered one of the greatest films of all time. With PSA/DNA COA for all six signatures. Sold for $15,000.
Gone With the Wind Cast Autograph inside the Margaret Mitchell Novel — Gone With the Wind Book Signed by 12, Including Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard & Hattie McDaniel — With PSA/DNA COA
Very rare Gone With the Wind autographs of the main cast — a Gone With the Wind signed book. New York: The MacMillan Co., 1938, later edition. Novel is signed on the front endpapers by the leading cast members: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Hattie McDaniel, Ona Munson, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, Thomas Mitchell, Carroll Nye, Oscar Polk, and unit manager William J. Scully. Underneath their signatures are the names of their ”Gone With the Wind” characters, written in another hand. Housed in a custom leather clamshell box with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine, ”Gone With the Wind / Autographed by Twelve Members of Cast”. Book measures 6” x 9”. Toning to signature page of the Gone With the Wind signed book, otherwise very good. With PSA/DNA for all actor’s signatures. Sold for $15,000.
“Gone With the Wind” Final Shooting Script — Bound in Navy Blue Leather With Gilt Tooling
Gorgeous “Gone With the Wind” script used for the production, bound in navy blue leather with gilt tooling to cover: “‘Gone With the Wind’ / Final Shooting Script / January 24, 1939”. Script #00150 runs an epic 273pp., first listing “The Players” (all 50+ actors in order of their appearance) and then “Staff” (Set Design, Musical Score and even the designer of “Scarlett’s hats”) before settling into the script itself. Seven original stills are inserted within the pages, some with press blurbs still attached to verso. Script is identified as belonging to Joanne Armando, and the identifier “M212600″ is scratched onto the front cover as well as several places on the leather boards. Interior of leather binding has a pocket for scrap paper and a leather bookmark, indicating it was bound to withstand heavy use. Script measures 10.5″ x 12.5”. Wear from use, but overall in very good condition, evoking the enormity and grandeur of the production. Sold for $10,000.
Clark Gable Signed Photo as Rhett Butler From “Gone With the Wind” — Measures 10.25″ x 13.5 — With PSA/DNA COA
Extremely rare Clark Gable signed photo in his most famous role, as Rhett Butler in “Gone With the Wind”. In one of the most iconic images from the movie, Gable is shown here smoking a cigar and playing poker in the Yankee jail. Inscribed, “To Fred – Shades of the Past – for both of us – Clark G-“. Glossy photo measures 10.25″ x 13.5”, mounted to illustration board with press blurb transferred from verso of photo reading “Seznick International’s technicolor production of ‘Gone with the Wind’ which stars, also, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland. Victor Fleming directs.” Light wear and dings to margins, overall very good condition with a bold inscription by Gable. One of less than five Clark Gable signed photos as Rhett Butler, and likely the largest. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $7,298.
Gorgeous and scarce set of jewelry issued by Hickok Jewelry, sold during the 1939 holiday season to promote ”Gone With the Wind,” which was released in January 1940. Clark Gable promoted the jewelry collection in advertisements for Hickok, and this set was reportedly owned by the then Vice President of the company. Is it possibly a salesman’s sample, as each piece of jewelry is carefully laid out in a display box with prices. Set consists of a necklace and tie clip each featuring lockets with photos of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, four additional necklaces, seven additional tie clips, one gold chain and two pins — one a rifle and one a sword. All items are fashioned in the design of ”Gone With the Wind” in gold finish and opulently-colored faux jewels. All pieces are laid out in the original fold-out presentation box that features photos of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler on the cover. All jewelry pieces are stamped ”Hickok” and are in very good to near fine condition with working clasps. Box measuring 16” x 15” has some discoloration and abrasions; overall very good condition. A beautiful and scarce set, perhaps the only one now still available. Sold for $5,027.
Archive Regarding the Use of the Word “Damn” in “Gone With the Wind” — Includes Letter From David O. Selznick to Will Hays, Architect of the Hays Code, & Also Memo From Selznick Entitled “DAMN”
Fascinating archive of documents regarding the battle between David O. Selznick and Will Hays regarding use of the word “damn” in “Gone With the Wind”. The word, of course, capped the most famous line of dialogue in all of movie history, uttered by Rhett Butler to Scarlett O’Hara: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn”, so integral to the story line that it now seems inseparable to the film itself. Not so, however, in October 1939, just weeks before “Gone With the Wind” premiered, with Selznick — the famed producer of the film, and Hays — architect of the Hays Code, battling over the word’s inclusion. In the end, Selznick was so determined to keep the word in the film that he threatened resigning from the Producer’s guild and then face decency lawsuits, causing Hays to relent and add an amendment to the Code allowing for the discretionary use of the word. Sold for $4,950.
Vivien Leigh “Gone with the Wind” Signed 8″ x 10″ Photo — Depicting the Famed Actress in Her Role as “Scarlett O’Hara”
Terrific Vivien Leigh as “Scarlett” signed photo, from the celebrated film “Gone With the Wind” in which Leigh received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of southern belle “Scarlett O’Hara.” Black and white photo depicts Leigh on the film’s plantation set, wearing a striking dress, designed by prolific Hollywood costume designer Walter Plunkett. Signed “Vivien Leigh” boldly across white portion of dress. Glossy photo measures 8″ x 10″ and is in near fine condition. Sold for $4,884.
Hattie McDaniel Signed 8″ x 10″ Photo From “Gone With the Wind” — Rare
Hattie McDaniel signed photo as Mammy from “Gone With the Wind”, the role that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, the first Oscar awarded to an African American entertainer. McDaniel signs here in beautiful script, “Best Wishes From Hattie McDaniel G.W.T.W. 39′”. Matte photo measures 8″ x 10″. Pinhole to top margin, otherwise near fine with bold writing. Sold for $3,414.
Original ”Gone With the Wind” Final Shooting Script
Original ”Gone With the Wind” ”Final Shooting Script” used for the production, bound in golden covers with the date of 24 January 1939. Script runs an epic 269pp., first listing ”The Players” (all 50+ actors in order of their appearance) and then ”Staff” (Set Design, Musical Score and even the designer of ”Scarlett’s hats”) before settling into the script itself. Screenplay measures 8.5” x 11”, secured by two brads. Light wear from use, and paper loss to back cover at corner. Check marks next to a few of the actors, otherwise no internal writing. Very good condition. Sold for $3,021.
Collection of original publicity material for the theatrical release of the legendary film, ”Gone With the Wind,” the epic Civil War-set romantic drama. From December 1939 to June 1940, the film played only advance-ticket road show engagements at a limited number of theaters, before it went into general release in 1941. This campaign kit was sent to one of the original theaters premiering the film. Front cover of blue folder reads, ”Campaign Book Gone With the Wind” and includes: (1) a price list for various promotional material, including original movie posters; (2) a booklet listing cast members; (3) advertising instructions for various sections of the film; (4) an ”exploitation” magazine with promotional imagery from the film. Folder measures 17” x 18.5” with wear and chipping along edges. Magazine measures 16” x 18”; various ad campaign sections measure 16” x 17.5”; cast booklet measures 9” x 12”; price list measures 8.5” x 20.5”. Overall very good condition. A supremely scarce marketing kit of early Hollywood, for one of its most epic films. Sold for $2,520.
Vivien Leigh Signed Photo as Scarlett O’Hara in ”Gone With the Wind” — Photo Measures 7.75” x 9.5”
Vivien Leigh signed photo as Scarlett O’Hara in her Oscar winning performance from ”Gone With the Wind”. Leigh signs the photo of her, ”Vivien Leigh” in blue ink. Glossy photo measures 7.75” x 9.5”. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,500.
Gone With the Wind Movie Premiere Ticket
“Gone With the Wind” movie premiere ticket, datelined 15 December 1939, Loew’s Grand Theatre, Atlanta, GA. Seating on partial ticket marked “Center X 105.” The epic Civil War-set romantic drama, based on the Margaret Mitchell novel and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premiered in Atlanta, Georgia, on 15 December 1939 as the climax of three days of festivities hosted by Atlanta’s mayor which consisted of a parade of limousines featuring the film’s stars, receptions, thousands of Confederate flags, false antebellum fronts on stores and homes, and a costume ball. More than 300,000 people attended the festivities, at which the Governor of Georgia declared December 15th a state holiday. President Jimmy Carter would later recall the movie’s premiere as “the biggest event to happen in the South in my lifetime.” From December 1939-June 1940, “Gone With the Wind” played only advance-ticket road show engagements at a limited number of theaters, before it went into general release in 1941. The film went on to become the most successful movie of all time. Near mint. Sold for $2,096.
Lot of three photos signed by Hattie McDaniel, including one as Mammy from ”Gone With the Wind”, for which she won an Academy Award. McDaniel signs the first photo, showing her as Mammy in ”Gone With the Wind”, ”To Virgie & Add / With Love From Hattie / 6/20/40”. Second photo is signed ”Hattie McDaniel” by the actress, also writing ”What kind of pot is this?” along the top, and third photo is signed ”Hello Nyur / From Hattie / 6/20/40”. Each photo measures 8” x 10”. Light creasing and wear, with pinholes to margins. Overall very good condition. Sold for $1,875.
Leslie Howard Agreement Signed Regarding “the role of ASHLEY in our photoplay entitled GONE WITH THE WIND”
Leslie Howard agreement signed on 27 April 1939 with Selznick International Pictures, Inc. regarding the role of Ashley Wilkes in “Gone With the Wind”. Agreement concerns Howard’s roles in both “Gone With the Wind” and the film “Intermezzo”, reading in part, “…we entered into a contract with you whereunder we employed you to portray the role of ASHLEY in our photoplay entitled GONE WITH THE WIND…Said contract may hereinafter be called the ‘Ashley contract’…By the terms of the Ashley contract, we agreed to pay you salary at the rate of $7500.00 per week, with a proviso that you would work the eleventh and twelfth weeks without compensation in addition to that paid you for the first ten weeks. It appears to us now that we may not require your services during the last three working days of the twelfth week, and we, therefore, agree that if such is the case the term of your employment under the Ashley contract…shall end on May 4, 1939…” The agreement continues with details regarding compensation in various scenarios of working on both “Gone With the Wind” and “Intermezzo”. Two page document on two sheets measures 8.5″ x 11″, with additional page summarizing the agreement for a total of three pages. Boldly signed “Leslie Howard” on the second page, countersigned by Daniel O’Shea, Secretary for Selznick International Pictures, and production manager on “Gone With the Wind”. Near fine condition. Sold for $1,800.
We also sold the following costume sketches:
Original costume sketch from ”Mary Poppins”, showing Julie Andrews’s character in the famous ”Flying Umbrella” goodbye scene that ended the film. Large sketch measures approximately 14.5” x 23”, rendered in watercolor, pen and crayon, with swatches of fabric used for the coat. With ”Mary Poppins” penned at bottom, along with notes in black felt-tip and pencil. Released in 1964, ”Mary Poppins” was the highest grossing Walt Disney film at the time, and the only Disney movie to be nominated for Best Picture. It remains a classic from the Golden Age of Hollywood, considered by Disney as his greatest live action film. Light buckling to flexible artist board. Discreet pinholes and staple punctures at top. Overall in very good to near fine condition, with vivid coloring. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” screenwriter and producer Bill Walsh. Sold for $50,000.
Original costume sketch from ”Mary Poppins”, showing Dick Van Dyke’s character Bert in the famous ”Jolly Holiday” sequence. Large sketch measures approximately 14.5” x 23”, rendered in watercolor, pen and crayon, with two swatches of fabric used for the jacket and shirt, along with two jacket buttons. With ”Bert” and ”’Jolly Holiday”’ written at bottom. Also with notes in black felt-tip and pencil, such as ”Apply pink braid over green stripe”, referencing the lime green stripe in the fabric swatch that doesn’t appear in the final jacket. Released in 1964, ”Mary Poppins” was the highest grossing Walt Disney film at the time, and the only Disney movie to be nominated for Best Picture. It remains a classic from the Golden Age of Hollywood, considered by Disney as his greatest live action film. Light buckling to flexible artist board. Discreet pinholes and staple punctures at top. Overall in very good to near fine condition, with vivid coloring. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” screenwriter and producer Bill Walsh. Sold for $25,000.
Original costume sketch from ”Mary Poppins”, showing Dick Van Dyke’s character Bert, possibly as the chimney sweet since notes state that the clothes are to be ”very considerably aged” and ”beat up”. Large sketch measures approximately 14.5” x 23”, rendered in watercolor, pen and crayon, with seven swatches of fabric for his jacket, cap, shirt, jacket patches and handkerchief. With ”Bert” at bottom and various notes in black felt-tip and pencil, including ”Change 1, 3, 5”. Released in 1964, ”Mary Poppins” was the highest grossing Walt Disney film at the time, and the only Disney movie to be nominated for Best Picture. It remains a classic from the Golden Age of Hollywood, considered by Disney as his greatest live action film. Light buckling to flexible artist board. Discreet pinholes and staple punctures at top. Overall in very good to near fine condition, with vivid coloring. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” screenwriter and producer Bill Walsh. Sold for $12,500.
Charlton Heston 12.75” x 19” Original Costume Sketch for ”Ben Hur”
Original costume sketch of Charleston Heston for the 1959 film ”Ben Hur”. Beautifully detailed sketch rendered in watercolor and pen features gilt embellishments on the jacket. Measures 12.75” x 19”. Very minor toning, mounting remnants to corners, overall near fine. Accompanied by provenance from the 1972 “Movies Authentic Momentos” auction, comprised entirely of items from the 1970 MGM Archives sale. It was identified there as a sketch for Heston in “Ben Hur”. Sold for $1,000.
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