Fall 2019 Catalogue

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240 items in this catalogue total,
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201. [Film & Theatre] Garfield, John. (1913–1952).
Signed Photograph

Signed photographic vignette portrait of the American actor in his role as the sailor Wolf in the 1943 film Destination Tokyo. He has signed at the foot in blue ink. Some light corner creases; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.8 x 25.5 cm). Read More...
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202. [Film & Theatre] Gielgud, John. (1904–2000) & Richardson, Ralph. (1902–1983) & McEwan, Geraldine. (1932–2015).
Signed Photograph in "The School for Scandal"

Signed photograph of the three great British actors together in costume for The School for Scandal, which ran in a limited engagement at Boston's Shubert Theatre in March 1963. All three actors have signed and inscribed to Paul McMahon next to their image. A note on the verso identifies the play. Some light edge wear; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.8 x 25.3 cm). Read More...
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203. [Film & Theatre] Gielgud, John. (1904–2000).
Six Signed Photographs in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street"

Six signed photographs of the great British actor, who is shown in the 1957 film The Barretts of Wimpole Street with co-stars Jennifer Jones, Virginia McKenna, and Bill Travers. Six different scenes from the film are pictured, each signed by Gielgud and with two dated [19]58. Pencil notes on the verso; a few small staple holes; overall fine. Each 8 x 10 inches (20.4 x 25.8 cm). Read More...

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204. [Film & Theatre] [Gone with the Wind].
World Premiere Ticket to "Gone with the Wind"

Original ticket to the World Premiere of the film Gone with the Wind on December 15, 1939, at the Loew's Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The ticket features the iconic image of Vivien Leigh in the arms of Clark Gable, and admits the bearer to Loge 5. Fine. 7 x 3.25 inches (17.7 x 8.3 cm). Read More...
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205. [Film & Theatre] Guinness, Alec. (1914–2000).
Signed Photograph Playing Double Bass

Amusing signed photograph of the English actor in the 1956 film The Swan, playing the double bass in a military dress uniform. He has signed and inscribed to Paul McMahon at the upper left: "To Paul—good wishes, Alec Guinness." Double weight sepia photograph in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.4 cm). Read More...
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206. [Film & Theatre] Hope, Bob. (1903–2003) & Zorina, Vera. (1917–2003).
Signed Photograph in "Louisiana Purchase"

Singed photograph of the two stars together in the 1941 musical film Louisiana Purchase. Both have signed on the image in blue ink. Press caption at the foot of the image and further typed caption on the verso. Light warping and some edge and surface wear; overall very good. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.8 cm). Read More...

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207. [Film & Theatre] Hunter, Tab. (1931–2018).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Hollywood heartthrob in his 1958 role in Gunman's Walk. He has signed and inscribed at the left to Paul McMahon. Very fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.8 cm).

The 1958 Western Gunman's Walk starred Hunter as Ed Hackett, the hot-tempered young man who makes advances on a beautiful French-Sioux woman, and then murders her brother. The film saw Hunter at the height of his popularity, and he considered it his favorite role.

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208. [Film & Theatre] Lake, Veronica. (1922–1973) & Betz, Carl. (1921–1978).
"The Voice of the Turtle" - Signed Program from her First Stage Role

Signed program from the American actress of screen and stage, particularly known for her femme fatale roles. She starred with Carl Betz in John Van Druten's play The Voice of the Turtle at the Lakes Region Playhouse in New Hampshire in August 1951. Both Lake and Bet have signed boldly on the cover of the program. 7 pp. Light toning and edge wear; overall fine. 6 x 9 inches (15.2 x 23 cm). Read More...

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209. [Film & Theatre] Lamour, Dorothy. (1914–1996).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the American actress and singer best known for her appearances in the Road to... movies with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. She is shown in a promotional photograph for Paramount Pictures and has signed at the lower right. Notes on the verso in pencil and ink, with the date of 1948. Splotches of toning and some surface creases; overall good. 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.5 cm).
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210. [Film & Theatre] Laurel, Stan. (1890–1965) & Hardy, Oliver. (1892–1957).
Collection of Autograph Sheet Music

A large archive of original handwritten sheet music, over 200 pp. total, for songs from the stage shows of the beloved comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Undated [ca. 1940–1954], and in various hands, some stamped by arrangers/copyists Harold G. Lindoft, Norman G. Burlingame, and Carlton Kelsey. The collection comprises fairly complete sets of orchestral parts for numbers including the "Fanfare and Opening" from one of their shows, "Jitter Conga," "Merry Oldsmobile," "We Know All the Answers," and "Cupid is a Stinker," as well as a large number of unsorted orchestral parts for "Laugh at Troubles," "Lazy Moon," "Ferry Boat Serenade," "Chrysanthemum," "Policeman's Waltz," and other songs. Also included are 9 folders containing parts used by string players, labeled on the cover of each with the clipped text "Laurel and Hardy" and a clipped color image of the comedians, and containing string parts copied in various different hands for several short numbers: "Ginger You're Balmy," "Nuts in May," "I'm Cuckoo," "Jolly Good Fellow," "Cock Robin," and other music to be played "according to [stage] business." The parts are in good condition overall, some with toning and toned tape repairs, and with extensive markings from use, including annotations, added musical excerpts, taped-on additional pieces of music, etc. Each page ca. 9 x 12.5 inches. A remarkable archive. Read More...


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211. [Film & Theatre] Lee, Canada. (1907–1952).
Signed Photograph

An uncommon signed photograph of the American actor in the 1944 Hitchcock film Lifeboat. He is shown holding a tin whistle, dressed as his character of the steward "Joe" Spencer, and has signed and inscribed in green ink across the image. Very fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 26 cm). Read More...

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212. [Film & Theatre] Lee, Gypsy Rose. (1911–1970).
Signed Photograph in "Screaming Mimi"

Signed photograph of the celebrated burlesque performer, actress, author, and playwright, who is shown in a sequined gown and massive fur stole in the 1958 film Screaming Mimi. She has signed across the image. Some light edge wear; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.5 cm).
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213. [Film & Theatre] Leigh, Vivien. (1913–1967).
Signed Photograph

A beautiful and unusual signed photograph of the British actress of stage and screen, who is shown in a polka-dotted dress ca. 1940's–1950's and has signed and inscribed at the lower right to Paul McMahon. Some very light edge wear; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.6 x 25.4 cm). Read More...
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214. [Film & Theatre] Lollobrigida, Gina. (b. 1927).
Signed Photograph in "The Law"

Signed photograph of the beautiful Italian actress, one of the most prominent film stars of the 1950's and early 1960's. She is shown holding a knife in the 1959 film The Law, and has signed at the lower right. Glossy print on card, in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.3 cm).
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215. [Film & Theatre] Lollobrigida, Gina. (b. 1927).
Signed Photograph in "Beautiful but Dangerous"

Signed photograph of the beautiful Italian actress, one of the most prominent film stars of the 1950's and early 1960's. She is shown in an extravagant feathered costume in the 1956 French-Italian film Beautiful but Dangerous (La donna più bella del mondo). She was awarded a David di Donatello award for her role as Italian soprano Lina Cavalieri. Some slight corner creases; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.5 cm).

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216. [Film & Theatre] Loren, Sophia. (b. 1934).
"Introducing the Sophia Collection" - Signed Fragrance Collection Advertising

Signed advertising brochure for Sophia, a fragrance released in 1980 under the name of the legendary Italian actress. Loren is shown in a black-and-white photograph on the cover of the brochure and has signed ("Sophia") and inscribed at the left to Paul McMahon. The inside pages offer an amusing list of fragrance "do's" and "don'ts," such as "Fill your rooms with your personal 'trademark fragrance' by putting a few drops of cologne on lightbulbs." Fine. 5.25 x 8.5 inches (13.7 x 21.6 cm). Read More...

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217. [Film & Theatre] Lorre, Peter. (1904–1964) & Hopkins, Miriam. (1902–1972) .
Signed Program

Signed program from the American actress Miriam Hopkins and Hungarian-born actor Peter Lorre, who appeared together in A Night at Madame Tussaud's in summer 1952 at the Boston Summer Theatre. Both have signed next to their photograph on the cover page. Rather toned, but overall very good. 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21.6 cm). Read More...
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218. [Film & Theatre] MacLaine, Shirley. (b. 1934).
Early Signed Photograph

A rare, early signed photograph of the beloved American actress of stage and screen, ca. early 1960's. She has signed and inscribed at the lower right to Paul McMahon. One slight corner crease; overall very fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.8 cm). Read More...
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219. [Film & Theatre] Montealegre, Felicia. (1922–1978) [Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990)].
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Chilean stage and television actress who was the wife of Leonard Bernstein. She is shown in an elegant studio portrait and has signed and inscribed at the right to Paul McMahon. Very fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.6 x 25.4 cm). Read More...
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220. [Film & Theatre] [Native Americans] Spurr, Ervin Willard. .
Group of Photographs of Native American Actors

Group of four large original exhibition photographs of Native American actors of the 1920's. Included are portraits of Chief Clear Sky (a mirror-image print of another extant photograph, identified on the verso in pencil), Chief Luxosier (Billie Harris, identified on the verso in pencil), Anapole Del Vando ("Morning Sky" in the Mission Players; identified at the foot and dated August 1925 on the verso), and Privida Mojardo ("Red Wing" in the Mission Players of San Gabriel; identified in ink on the verso). All signed or stamped in the print by the photographer, Ervin Willard Spurr, and the last stamped with credit stamp on the verso. Some light smudging and edge wear; overall fine. 14 x 18 inches (35.3 x 45.3 cm). Read More...

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