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ROBINSON, EDWARD G. (1893-1979) Romanian-born naturalized American actor, made famous in Hollywood by playing gangsters (“Little Caesar”, 1930) in early talking movies. This fine character actor, who had an unforgettable face and a much-imitated “wise-guy” voice and attitude, made 90 films in his prolific career.
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ABBOTT, GEORGE. (1887-1995) American theatre producer,and director, playwright, screenwriter, and film director and producer whose career spanned more than seven decades. Abbott first appeared as an actor on Broadway in The Misleading Lady in 1913. While acting in several plays in New York City, he began to write, with his first successful play being The Fall Guy (1925). He worked in Hollywood as a writer and director while continuing with his theatre work. Among those who crossed paths with Abbott early in their careers are Desi Arnaz, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Leonard Bernstein, Julie Styne, Bob Fosse, Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Liza Minelli. His collaborations included "The Pajama Game", Damn Yankees", and "Fiorello".
Document Signed, 10 pp., New York, New York, March 1, 1930.
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ALLYSON, JUNE. (b. 1917) and STEWART, JAMES (1918-1989). American Actors.
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ASTAIRE, FRED . (1899-1987). American actor, dancer and choreographer. Best remembered for his relaxed, exuberant dancing style.
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ASTAIRE, FRED. (1899-1987).Great American dancer and choreographer;
Signed Sheet Music, " The Way You Look Tonight," published 1936, from the film, "Swing Time," 1936.
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BAKER, JOSEPHINE. (1906-75). American-born French expatriate entertainer and singer. She became a French citizen in 1937. Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer.
Superb, original sepia photograph, 8vo, Paris, n.d.
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BALL, LUCILLE AND DESI ARNAZ. Lucille Ball (1911-1989). American comedian and actress, model, film and television executive. Desi Arnaz (1917-86). Cuban born American band leader, actor, producer.
Signed Publicity Photograph of the couple, 8vo.
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BEERY, WALLACE. (1885-1949) Academy award-winning American actor, remembered for his portrayal of Long John Silver in "Treasure Island" (1934) as well as more than 200 other movie roles over a 36-year span.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, on 2 sheets, n.p., n.d.
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BRANDO, MARLON. (1924-2004) Academy Award-winning American actor known for his brooding sincerity and blistering acting on-screen, and his activism and sometimes eccentric behavior off-screen. His most famous films include: “A Streetcar Named Desire”, “On The Waterfront”, and “The Godfather”.Unsigned Self Portrait Sketch, 8vo, n.p., n.d.
Unsigned self portrait sketch, 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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BRICE, FANNY. (1891-1951). American entertainer, best known as a comedienne and singer who created the popular character, Baby Snooks.
Superb publicity Photograph Signed, 4to, sepia toned, 1940.
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CANTOR, EDDIE. (1892-1964) American Broadway comedian, actor, singer, writer, became a household name for his engaging early radio and television shows for the American family.
Typed Document Signed, folio with Typed additional page 4to, Beverly Hills, California, April 12, 1946.
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CAPRA, FRANK. (1897-1991) Italian-born American film director, famous for his heartwarming stories of people who find their happy ending, with great hilarity along the way.
Typed Letter Signed, on 4to "Frank Capra Productions, Inc.," stationery, Culver City, January 24, 1940.
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CAPRA, FRANK. (1897-1991) Renown Italian-born American film director.
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CASSAVETES, JOHN. (1929-89) Greek-American actor, screenwriter and director. He is considered a pioneer of American independent film.
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CLAIR, RENE. (1898-1981) French filmmaker.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, in French, on personalized stationery, Paris, December 12, 1954.
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COOPER, GARY ; CARROLL, MADELEINE . (1901-61). American film actor; renowned for his quiet, understated acting style and his stoic, individualistic, emotionally restrained; (1906-87). British actress, immensely popular in the 1930s and 1940s, renowned for her great beauty.
Original 4to Photograph Signed, from the movie, “Northwest Mounted Police” 1940.
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COWARD, NOEL. (1899-1973). Popular English playwright, actor and composer.
Typed Letter Signed, 8vo, on personalized printed address stationery, London, August 5, 1955.
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DAVIS, BETTE. (1908-89). American actress. Two-time Oscar winner for "Dangerous "(1935) and "Jezebel" (1938). First woman ever honored with the A.F.I.'s lifetime achievement award.
Black and white Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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DAVIS, BETTE. (1908-89). American actress. Two-time Oscar winner for "Dangerous "(1935) and "Jezebel" (1938). First woman ever honored with the A.F.I.'s lifetime achievement award.
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DOUGLAS, KIRK. (b. 1916 - ) American screen actor universally recognizable for his gravelly voice, cleft chin and Hollywood good looks. Kirk Douglas is a legend in film for his roles in “Spartacus”, “Lust for Life”, “The Bad and The Beautiful”, among dozens of others .
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p.,1988.
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