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This is an agreement between George Abbott and RKO Pictures, related to screen rights for "The Fall Guy", a play written by Abbott. It is typewritten in the legal format of the day on legal-size typing paper formed into a folded booklet with a blue cover and punched holes on one side for entering into a binder. There are corrections and amendations in black pen and it is notarized by RKO and fully signed by George Abbott, James Gleason, representatives of the Shubert Theatre Organization and RKO Productions, Inc. It gives a great insight for theatre buffs into the workings of the entertainment community in New York at the time.

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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Vintage sketch of the star on a tan 8vo card, bearing the artist's signature "Griffith 1938", signed and inscribed by Power at lower right. Marginal pinhole, and Power's writing somewhat indistinct against background, otherwise fine condition.

POWER, TYRONE. (1914-58) American film and stage actor who appeared in dozens of films from the 1930s to the 1950s, often as a swashbuckler or romantic lead.
Signed Drawing, 8vo, n.p., 1938.
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This is a great photograph of Capra, in his late middle age. He is seated on stage, probably at a lecture or panel discussion of some kind, because he is miked. He is wearing a light turtleneck shirt and dark jacket with handkerchief in pocket. He is smiling broadly out to the audience, his face crinkled with laughter . He has signed in full in the upper left portion on light background.

CAPRA, FRANK. (1897-1991) Renown Italian-born American film director.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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This is a beautiful publicity photograph of Cassavetes taken on a rocky shore. The artist is captured from behind his shoulder, and looks sideways, as if he has been called. His expression is peaceful but thoughtful as well. He has signed across the lower half, in very large attractive script, "John Cassavetes".

CASSAVETES, JOHN. (1929-89) Greek-American actor, screenwriter and director. He is considered a pioneer of American independent film.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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The documents are two large yellow checks from Security Pacific National Bank, signed in full on each by Zeppo Marx. suitable for display.

MARX, ZEPPO (HERBERT MANFRED). (1901-79) American comedic actor who performed with his brothers, the famed comedy team known as The Marx Brothers. They made many hilarious films in the early part of the 20th century and are icons of American comedy.
Two Signed Documents, 8vo oblong, Los Angeles, CA, February 22, 1972, and May 30, 1973.
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KETCHAM, HANK. (1920-2001) American cartoonist who created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994, when he retired from drawing the daily page and took up painting full time in his studio
First Day Cover Signed, 8vo, Turks & Caicos Islands, November 26, 1984.
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Wearing a plaid shirt and suspenders similar to his Sanford character, he inscribes and signs in red ink, "To...Redd Foxx."

FOXX, REDD . (1922-91) American comedian, night club performer and actor, popularly known for the televisions series, "Sanford and Son."
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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Black and white portrait of Stewart from the waist up. He is wearing a suit and an overcoat and has a distressed look on his face along with disheveled hair. The photograph was taken on set of a movie. Signed "James Stewart" in blue ink above his right shoulder. A superb photograph of this famed actor at work.

STEWART, JAMES. (1908-97). American actor who played well as the good guy, the shy guy or the nice guy in films like Harvey and You Can't Take It with You. Alfred Hitchcock turned him into a dramatic leading man in films like Rear Window and Vertigo.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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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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A very interesting photograph of Lanchester in her very young years. It is a publicity still from one of her films, she s seated and looking down and off to the right in a very serious pose. She is fully made up and costumed in dark bodice with light puffed sleeves and large white starched cuffs. She wears a lady's cap and her hair is pulled up and back. Quite a dramatic still. She has signed in full in black pen across the lower right on light and dark background in a beautiful hand, "Elsa Lanchester".

LANCHESTER, ELSA. (1902-86) Oscar-nominated English character actress who became a naturalized American citizen in 1950 along with her husband, actor Charles Laughton. She is best remembered for her role as the title character in "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935).
Postcard Photograph Signed, n.p., n.d.
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This black and white photograph of Minnelli was taken near the the end of his life and shows a head and shoulders view of Minnelli against a dark background. He holds a cigarette in his right hand and smiles off to the right as if in conversation. He has signed his name in very large script with a flourish across the white margin at the bottom, "Vincente Minnelli". In excellent condition.

MINNELLI, VINCENTE. (1910-86) Academy Award-winning Hollywood director and accomplished stage director.
Photograph Signed, 4to, oblong, n.p., n.d.
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HUSTON, JOHN. (1906-87). American director,screenwriter and actor.
Excellent Original publicity Photograph Signed, oblong 4to, n.p., 1980.
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An attractive head and shoulders photograph of Kirk Douglas in his youth, with signed inscription, Best Wishes to Beulah, Kirk Douglas.

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., n.d.
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This letter is from Wanger to Mr. Ernest Angell of the Council for Democracy in New York City. It reads, "Dear Mr. Angell, I am terribly sorry about not having a chance to see you in New York, but I was there only a little over a day and in convention. However, I did carry out your instructions and called Walter Houston, but the Pierre advised he was out of town for a few days. If there is anything else I can do please do not hesitate to call upon me. I am sorry to have been so remiss. Kind personal regards," and signed in full, "Walter Wanger".

WANGER, WALTER F. (1894-1968) Important American film producer. His many significant productions include "The Sheik"(1921), "Queen Christina" (1933) "Stagecoach" (1939), "Foreign Correspondent" (1940) "Joan of Arc" (1948) "I Want to Live" (1958), and "Cleopatra"(1963).
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, on business stationery of Universal Studios, Universal City, California, June 8, 1942.
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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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A splendid still from his movie "Lust for Life" about Vincent van Gogh, with Kirk Douglas as van Gogh and Anthony Quinn as Gauguin. Signed across the tablecloth "Vincente Minnelli."

MINNELLI, VINCENTE. (1910-1986) Famous Academy Award-winning Hollywood director and accomplished stage director, often considered by critics to be the father of the modern musical. With then-wife Judy Garland he was the father of Liza Minnelli.
Black and white Photograph Signed, oblong 4to, n.p., n.d.
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KAZAN, ELIA. (1909-2003). A Greek-born American film and theatre director and producer. He won two Academy Awards for Best Director, for Gentleman's Agreement (1947) and On the Waterfront (1954).
Three-quarter length portrait Photograph Signed. 4to. n.p., n.d.
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MITCHUM, ROBERT. (1917-97). American film actor .
Early Photograph Signed 4to, n.p., n.d.
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SWANSON, GLORIA. (1897-1983). American actress.
Printed and Typed Document Signed, 4 pages 4to, NY, August 1st, 1945.
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