Entertainment

Celebrity Autographs

Lot 448
The Comedy Troupe. With a wink and a smile, this grouping of signed, black and white photographs includes such comedians as Anna Russell, Leo De Lyon, Gus Van, the Ritz Brothers, and Iggie Wolfington. Also included is an unsigned photograph featuring George Goebel and Elaine Dunn while at the piano, rehearsing for a musical. Most photographs measure 8 x 10", and all are framed. Seven pieces in total. With only a few minor folds, the lot is in overall fine to very fine condition.
Estimated Value $175-275.

Lot 449
The Eagles. Signed Album "Eagles Their Greatest Hits" ("Joe Walsh", "Don Henley", "Glen Frey", "Randy Meisner", "Don Felder"). Bold silver ink signatures on blue field. Some album edge wear, otherwise very good condition.

From the collection of the late San Francisco music legend Bill Graham.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 450
Entertaining Ephemera. This collection of photographs, both signed and otherwise, features some of the famous faces of the past century. On 42 black and white images, we offer the signatures of Gar Moore, Nina Foch, Alfred Ruscio, Frank Faylen, Lise Hilboldt, Kate Manx, Ben Wrigley, Don Rickles, Jeannette MacDonald, Sir John Gielgud, Forrest Tucker (signing with a simple "Tuck"), Milton Berle, Eddie Bracken, Joe E. Brown (shown with Lefty O'Doule and a Seals ballplayer), Bill Cosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., Phyllis Diller, Dody Goodman, Rex Harrison, Katherine Helmond, Ian Richardson, and Gay Dawn; just to name a few! With some 45 pieces in all, also included are two production stills of Laurence Olivier; unsigned images of Don Rickles and Ann Blythe, among others; Typed Letters Signed by Ian Richardson and Arthur Hoppe(individually); and two signed photostats of a typed letter by Carl Van Doren. Most photos measure 8 x 10", and are unframed. Ink on the Davis, Jr. is just slightly faded and smeared. Otherwise, the lot is in very good condition overall.

This vast assemblage of entertainment memorabilia was collected through the years by the Bay Area publicity agent, Hanns Kolmar, as evidenced in many of the personalized inscriptions.
Estimated Value $450-550.

Lot 451
Price, Vincent and Edward G. Robinson. 1. Vincent Price. Signed Photo (" Vincent Price"). Black and white, 5 x 7", n.p., n.d. Inscribed in black ink, "To Dr. H. L. Smail / With all my thanks / and sincere good / wishes / Sincerely." Very slight toning at edges, and one small abrasion at upper left in margin. 2. Edward G. Robinson. Signed Photo ("Edward G. Robinson"). Sepia toned, 8 x 10", n.p., n.d. Inscribed in black ink, "To Dr. H. L. Smail / With all good wishes." A ¼" tear at center of right edge, soft folds around edges. Overall, the pair is in fine condition.

Here we offer a pair of signed photos for fans of "The Ten Commandments" -- both Price and Robinson starred in the Biblical epic, Price as "Baka" and Robinson as "Dathan".
Estimated Value $150-300.

"Their Satanic Majesties Request"

Lot 452
Rolling Stones. Signed Album Cover, "Their Satanic Majesties Request" ("Keith Richards", "Mick Jagger", "Bill Wyman", "Charlie Watts "and "Brian Jones"). Strong signatures in black pen on blue field. The front of the cover is in very good condition, there is some use damage to the back and inner boards.

Accompanied by a certificate (from Bottenfield & Bottenfield) stating that the piece was signed in person and comes from the personal collection of the late legendary rock promoter Bill Graham.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

Lot 453
Science Fiction Standouts! Leather weightbelt embossed "Sci - Fi" across the back, signed by some of the most popular science fiction figures of the 1950s and 1960s. Paul Marco and Conrad Brooks from Plan 9 From Outer Space, Jeff Morrow, Lance Fuller, Rex Reason and Russell Johnson from This Island Earth, Richard Webb ("Captain Midnight"), authors Robert C. Clarke and Forrest J. Ackerman and the multi-talented John Agar have signed in various colors of ink, all of the signatures are strong and clear and Ackerman has shaded his. The weight belt shows a minor use, but the signatures are fine.

These signatures, assembled from our consignor's many friends in the movie business, reflect his interest in and connections with science fiction actors and writers. This grouping of signatures is impressive; a collection of some of the best known names from the fabulous science fiction films of the 50s and two of the great writers of the genre. The deaths of several of the signers truly make this a desirable rarity among the science fiction cogniscenti.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

Lot 454
Silent Screen Starlets. Lot of eight pieces, all from the brightest stars of the early silver screen. Lot includes two autograph signed letters from May Robson, one is a poem called "Heart's Ease"; one autograph note signed by Corrine Griffith , accompanied by a signed in plate publicity photograph; a Gloria Swanson autograph on a small album page; a gorgeous Mae Murray signed photo; a charming signed photo from Lina Basquette; and two pieces from Lillian Gish: one signed photo and one autograph on an album page. Conditions range from very good to fine.

A fabulous lot! A poem in Robson's hand, three signed photos, an autograph from Corrine Griffith on Schenck studio letterhead -- a wonderful group from Hollywood's earliest days!
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 455
Singers and Musicians. Here we offer a collection of nineteen signed, black and white photos from a variety of crooners and songbirds including such vocalists as Pat Boone, Giselle McKensie with Yuki Shinoda, Robert Goulet, Fred Waring, Johnnie Ray, Hoagy Carmichael, Tony Bennett, Steve and Eydie, Dorothy Collins, Eileen Christy, Sid Caesar with Imogene Coca, Stubby Kaye, Mike Nichols with Elaine May, Nana Mouskouri, Carlos Montoya (includes a duplicate), Buffy St. Marie, Ed Ames, and Pat O'Brien. Most measure 8 x 10", and each has been framed. Ink has faded on the Caesar/Coca photo, the Nichols/May photo, and the Ames photo, often times leaving only an imprint. Overall, the lot is in good condition.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 456
A Star is Born (United Artists, 1937) Lot of 21 black and white 10½ x 14" publicity photographs, featuring images of Janet Gaynor and Frederick March and carefully staged behind the scenes looks at the movie. These are very high-quality reprints, probably dating from the 1950s or 1960s, presented in 15 x 18" mats. All save one have been shrink-wrapped for protection. A treasure trove of images from one of the most enduring stories of all time, made so by the performances of Gaynor and March who are pictured so beautifully here.
Estimated Value $300-400.