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"For . Souvenir of Max Skladanowsky, Inventor of the Bioscope . Below the inscription a newspaper image showing him holding a film has been affixed. Anything signed by Skladanowsky is exceedingly rare.
SKLADANOWSKY, MAX. (1863-1939). German film maker and inventor of the movie camera known as the bioscope.
Inscription on 8vo sheet to which is afixed a newspaper photo of him holding film, Copenhagen, Oct. 11, 1936.
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This sheet, one page of a screenplay, has three large facial portraits of different looks. The first is a man with long hair, combed from the center, wearing a moustache. The second is a younger man with short kinky hair and the third is a Julius Caesar-type character. All three are done in black ink, well executed and quite appealing, Included is a letter of authentication from Pat Quinn, an assistant to Brando.
BRANDO, MARLON . (1924-2004). American Academy Award-winning actor whose body of work spanned over half a century. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors of all time
Three Original Drawings, unsigned, on an oblong 4to sheet, n.p.[circa 1980’s].
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He writes in full, "Due to the 35th anniversary of the M. Gorky Moscow Arts Theater of the Union of SSR and according to the Regulations on the Seagull Badge, approved by the Central Executive Committee of the USSR, - I am asking you, for myself and on Konstantin Sergeyevich's behalf, to accept the attached token as an expression of gratitude for your valuable 17-year work for the benefit of the Theater, which is so close and dear to all of us." Boldly signed at the bottom, "K. Stanislavsky" and "Nemirovich-Danchenko." The influence of his "Method was and remains extensive in the United States. Documents signed by the two founders of the Moscow Arts Theater are quite uncommon. The letter head and type face are in brown ink. One slight tear affecting the end of Danchenko's signature.
STANISLAVSKY, KONSTANTIN. (1863-1938). Russian actor, director, and teacher whose famous physical-and-experiential-based "method" of acting influenced generations of performers. Bitten by the theatrical bug early in life, he became an actor and Director
Printed Typed Letter Signed, in Russian, 1 pp, 4to on emblematic "Moscow Arts Theater" letterhead, np. no date.
Price: $1,450.00
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Hepburn declines to grant an interview to Charlotte Buchwald. "Dear Miss Buchwald - I am sorry that I shall not be able to see you as I shall be in California by the time you receive this note - In any event I am sure that M.G.M. could help you out with anything you needed - After the Life article & the Saturday Evening Post one - there is little left to be said unless I eventually did one myself - in the more distant futur [sic] - I am sorry that I cannot be of any real help to you - but I just couldn't face going over a lot of material again - and I have not got the time - Yours faithfully Katharine Hepburn." With holograph envelope.
HEPBURN, KATHARINE. (1907-2003) American actress. An iconic star of American film, television and stage, widely recognized for her sharp wit, New England gentility and fierce independence.
Autograph Letter Signed, 3 adjoining pages 8vo, n.p. (but postmarked Hartford, Connecticut), February 17, 1944.
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HITCHCOCK, ALFRED. (1899 -1980) Highly influential British-born film director and producer who pioneered many techniques in the suspense and thriller genres.
Superb Original Caricature Signed, 12mo, n..p.., n.d.
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On a nice white card, a facial printed portrait of the famed director has been affixed. To the right of this cherubic image Hitchcock has drawn his classic profile self-portrait in dark blue ink and has boldly signed, "Alfred Hitchcock."
HITCHCOCK, ALFRED J. (1899-1980). English-born, American film director. Considered the greatest director of the thriller genre.
Classic Original Drawing Signed, small 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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To Loew's Incorporated, Garland agrees to work free for the war effort. “At the request of the Victory Committee and subject to your approval, I have agreed to appear on 'Command Performance' Thursday evening, February 15, 1945. I agree that such services shall not be deemed to be rendered by me under my contract of employment with you, and that no compensation shall be payable by you to me in connection therewith in addition to the compensation, if any, which would have been payable to me under said contract in the absence of said appearance.” Neatly signed, “Yours very truly, Judy Garland.”
GARLAND, JUDY. (1922-69). American actress-singer and forever remembered as Dorothy in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz.”
Early Printed Document Signed, 4to, Culver City, Ca., February 12, 1945,
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Robeson is shown in costume, full length, in three-quarter profile, on stage as Othello. He writes, "To...Thanks Bill. It's been swell having you with us..." He signs with date, "Paul Robeson, June 1945." The photo has 4 small pin holes in each corner, tape stains to the left corner margins, nothing affecting image or writing.
ROBESON, PAUL. (1898- 1976). American singer, actor, civil rights activist and football hero. He was a graduate of Columbia University Law School, admitted to the New York Bar and practiced law for a short time in New York,
Beautiful Signed and Inscribed Photograph, 8vo, n.p., June 1945
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This document is a promise to pay "Wabash Valley Trust Company" $4,000 in six months with interest at the rate of 41/2 percent. Boldly signed "Cole Porter." It is framedwith sheet music to his enduring song, "Night and Day", unsigned. The cover is blue (night) and yellow (sunlight for day) with a cameo portrait of Porter in the blue . A beautiful ensemble.
PORTER, COLE. (1893-1964). American composer and lyricist, known for his songs, shows and film music including "kiss Me Kate, " "Anything Goes," "The Gay Divorce" (which became the musical film, "The Gay Divorcee."). Also known for his enduring songs many of which became classic Sinatra hits, "Begin the Beguine," "I'v Got Your Under My Skin," and "Night and Day."
Framed Printed and manuscript D.S., oblong 8vo, Peru, Indiana, March 18, 1944.
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Soon after Hepburn's final film role, she was appointed a goodwill ambassador to UNICEF. Grateful for her own good fortune after enduring the German occupation as a child, she dedicated the remainder of her life to helping impoverished children in the poorest nations. Hepburn's travels were made easier by her wide knowledge of languages; she spoke French, Italian, English, Dutch, and Spanish.
HEPBURN, AUDREY . (1929-93). English Academy Award, Emmy Award, Tony Award, and Grammy Award-winning film and stage actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian.
A deluxe eight page Museum of Modern Art Program, 8 1/4 x 8 1/2 format, N.Y., October 21, 1987 for the benefit of their Film Preservation Fund and entitled, “An Evening with Audrey Hepburn.” Signed and inscribed on the front cover which features
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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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Each has inscribed and signed in the light areas near their respective heads. "To...Always, Dean Martin." "To...Always, Jerry Lewis." A classic image of the comedy team.
MARTIN AND LEWIS. MARTIN, DEAN, (1917-1995) American singer, actor and straight man partner to Lewis, Jerry (b. 1926) American comedian, actor, producer, screenwriter and director. Both were well known to film and television audiences.
Signed Photograph, sepia toned, 4to, ca 1950.
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This is a Standard AFTRA contract between Sal Mineo and NBC, expressing that Mineo will receive $650 for his performance on December 4, 1955 as Johnny Swaboda in “Trees” sponsored by Goodyear. Signed, in blue ink, by the seventeen year old, “Sal Mineo” and also by his mother, “Josephine Mineo”.
MINEO, SAL. (1939-76) American actor. After a few films and television appearances, he had his breakthrough role in “Rebel Without A Cause” (1955) where he gave an impressive performance as John "Plato" Crawford, the sensitive teenager smitten with James Dean's Jim Stark. He was stabbed to death at a young age, 37,outside his Hollywood home.
Typed Document Signed, 4to, New York, November 25, 1955.
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STANISLAVSKY, CONSTANTIN. (1863-1938) Russian actor and theatre director. He changed the way the art of acting is approached, the very substance of the art itself being now looked at as a realistic depiction of the human being-inner life and outward behavior.
Typed Letter Signed, on “Moscow Art Theatre” illustrated stationery, 4to, New York, February 27, 1924.
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He writes to his M.C.A. agent regarding a Warner Brothers contract. He adds one holograph correction in the first line which reads, “I had a call today from someone in New York, a [ he crossed out ‘the’ and replaced it with ‘a’] record company. The connection was not too good, however I asked them to contact you…they are of the idea that they want a Percy Dovetonsils thing, and I said that I would do it on the one condition that I do it exactly as I want it…Regarding the Warner Bros…I think it is time that they are contacted with this ridiculous letter that they have sent me…and are told that I have now consummated [sic[ my part in the contractual arrangement…but if they will turn over the art-work which I selected and the tape they can forget the $1500.00, otherwise they owe me, $1,500.00….” He signs, "Ernie." This letter is accompanied with a letter to his agent from Warner Brothers. Uncommon and desirable.
KOVACS, ERNIE. (1919-62) American comedian.
Typed Signed Letter, 4to, Beverly Hills, CA. May 31, 1960.
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A wonderful vintage portrait of Crawford wearing a collared stripped blouse and brooch. She is smiling, staring slightly to the side, and her hair is neck length, but flipped. A superb period image signed, "To ...From Joan Crawford." Photograph hand-stamped on verso, "Kindly credit Hurrell."
CRAWFORD, JOAN. (1908-77). American actress. In the 1930s, she was one of the biggest movie stars, playing depression era women forced to work during hard times.
Superb original bust-length portrait Photograph by Hurrell Signed, 4to, n.d., ca. 1930s.
Price: $575.00
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Legal Document between Paramount Pictures and Wilder citing "Certificate of Authorship re: 'Bluebeard's 8th Wife,'" as titled on the cover. Wilder has signed the page stipulating that he, "collaborated in the writing of the manuscript...entitled BLUEBEARD'S 8TH WIFE, as an employee of Paramount Pictures Inc...and that Paramount Pictures Inc is the author thereof and entitled to the copyright...." Wilder signs his legal signature noted as (L.S.), "Billy Wilder." With notarized typed letter verifying the document.
WILDER, BILLY. 1906-2002) Austrian-born, American journalist, screenwriter, film director, and producer whose career spanned more than 50 years and 60 films. He is regarded as one of the most brilliant and versatile filmmakers of Hollywood's golden age.
Document Signed, folio cover folder plus 2 separate 4to sheets, Los Angeles, March 17, 1937.
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Astaire is standing, full length in a dancing pose in this large image. He is as crisp and polished as usual. Photograph is circa 1975. A wonderful large format dancing pose perfect for display. Signed in the lower right, “Fred Astaire.”
ASTAIRE, FRED . (1899-1987). American actor, dancer and choreographer. Best remembered for his relaxed, exuberant dancing style.
Excellent folio Photograph Signed, n.p., n.d.
Price: $525.00
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LANG, FRITZ. (1890-1976). Austrian-born American film director. Best known for his 'Metropolis', 'Dr. Mabuse', and 'Fury'.
T.D.S., 4to, Beverly Hills, CA, Feb. 20, 1957.
Price: $500.00
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This is a superb oblong still from the movie, The Canterville Ghost. Laughton is seated holding a book, staring at the camera, with a slight smile on his face. He has signed in a very large hand "Charles Laughton" in a light area of the portrait. Very slight smearing to the signature. Laughton was one of the most captivating actors of his generation. He also directed the classic The Night of the Hunter.
LAUGHTON, CHARLES. (1899-1962). British actor, best remembered for his roles in The Private Life of Henry VIII, Mutiny on the Bounty, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Canterville Ghost.
Magnificent and uncommon 4to publicity Photograph Signed, n.p., 1944.
Price: $475.00
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