Offered is an actor signed collection of photos, letters and other ephemera. The group includes:
Fred MacMurray Signed 1940's Magazine
Offered is a Fred MacMurray signed 1940's magazine page. MacMurray's most renowned role was in director Billy Wilder's 1944 film noir Double Indemnity, with costars Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson. From 1959 through the 1960s, MacMurray appeared in numerous Disney films, including The Absent-Minded Professor, The Happiest Millionaire and The Shaggy Dog. In 1960, he turned to television as Steve Douglas, the widowed father on My Three Sons, which ran on ABC from 1960 to 1965 and CBS from 1965 to 1972. The page is matted for framing to a size of 12 x 15 1/2 inches. Accompanied by a COA from Beckett Authentic. Excellent condition.
Buck Henry Signed 1969 Contract with ABC Pictures Corp. to Produce and Write Seven Footprints to Satan
Hot off the success of 1967's The Graduate, writer and actor Buck Henry was in high demand. The offered October 1, 1968, agreement is signed by Henry for "ABC Pictures Corp." to be both producer and screen writter for a film "tentatively entitled 'Seven Footprints to Satan." The film was never produced, as Henry went on to write Candy and Catch-22 during 1969 and 1970. The film may have been a remake of the 1929 silent film of the same name, but that is unclear. Accompanied by a COA from Beckett Authentic. The two-page agreement presents with expected filing wear with punch holes at the top. Near Mint condition.
Golden Age Actor Charles Coburn (Gentleman Prefer Blondes) Signed Letter to Ray Bolger Requesting a Signed Photo for His Collection (BAS)
Presented here is a letter signed by Academy Award winning actor Charles Coburn. In the letter Coburn asks fellow actor Ray Bolger for his autograph to include in Coburn's collection he is donating to the University of Georgia. Coburn was nominated for an Oscar three separate times and won for his role in the movie The More the Merrier. He also starred in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Coburn signed the typewritten letter in green ink. The letter comes with its original mailing envelope. Pre-certification from Beckett Authentication. Near Mint condition.
“The Lunts” Signed “Theatre Guild” Performance Contract – Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne (BAS)
Offered is a Theatre Guild Inc. performance contract signed by Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, the famous "Lunts" of Broadway. The contract, from 1951, is for a radio broadcast version of the play I Know My Love. The appearance paid $4,500. Lunt signed in black ink and Fontanne in blue. Pre-certification from Beckett Authentication. Near Mint condition.
Jane Russell and Marie McDonald Signed “BOSOM FRIENDS” Caricature from 1947 Book Stars off Gard
Offered is a racy caricature signed by actors Jane Russell and Marie McDonald from the 1947 book of cartoons from artist Alex Gard. Gard was a regular cartoonist for newspapers, magazines and books, but is most well known for his celebrity caricatures at Sardi's restaurant in New York City. Russell has editorialized her signature with the inscription “horrors”, but signed anyway! Russel's physical stature is, of course, legendary, and singer Marie McDonald was known alternately as “The Body Beautiful” and “The Body” for the same reasons. Pre-certified by Beckett Authentication. The sheet measures 9 x 11 inches and presents with moderate toning from display and a rough edge on the right where it was neatly torn from the book. It is adhered to matting and ready for framing. Excellent condition.
Ginger Rogers Signed Oversized 1930's Magazine Page (BAS)
The offered oversized magazine page is signed by Hollywood legend Ginger Rogers. The page is from a1930's (or perhaps just into 1940) fan magazine's multi-page feature about Rogers' career to date. The article's timinig indicates an attempt promote her career as she moved away from the many musicals from the 1930's she did with Fred Astaire. She went on to great success in dramatic roles, winning an Oscard for Best Actress for 1940's Kitty Foyle. It should be noted that while Fred Astair was the creative force and choreographer of their famous routines, Ginger did everything Fred did, but she did it backwards...and in heels. Pre-certified by Beckett Authentication. The page is matted for framing and measures 9 ¾ x 14 inches. Excellent condition.
August 1963 Doris Day Oil Drilling Lease Contract
While Doris' signature is signed by her husband, Martin Melcher, Melcher, Gordon Mac Rae, Marvin Miller and producer Jack Sher have all signed the agreement concerning leasing land for oil drilling.
1989 Jose Ferrer Signed Letter
A letter to a friend or fan concerning his operatio. Ballpoint singature.
1993 Letter Signed Ossie Davis
Letter signed by Ossie Davis concerning acting. "I believe an actor that cannot move himself cannot move others..."
Dean Jones Handwritten Letter about Autographed Photos
A 1980 handwritten letter signed by Dean Jones about the enclosed signed photos, on his personal stationary.
"American Graffiti Reunion 2000" Small Poster Signed Cindy Williams and Paul Le Mat - framed
A small poster celebrating the "American Graffiti Reunion 2000" that has been signed by Cindy Williams and Paul Le Mat. Also included is a photo of the fan who acquired their signatures in person.
Lana Wood Signed Letter Regarding her Sister Natalie's Death
Heartfelt letter written in 1984 that addresses a fan or friend's opinion about Robert Wagner after her sister Natalie Wood's death.