Signed doubleweight Zoe Dominic silver gelatin photograph of the legendary Russian ballet dancer, in ballet attire. Inscribed, "To Paul + [crossed out] sorry / R Nureyev / 1971." 9.75 x 7.75 inches (25.4 x 20.2 cm). Copyright stamp to verso but without name of photographer printed. In fine condition, though it appears that Nureyev inscribed the photograph to Paul McMahon and somebody else, but then McMahon corrected him, prompting Nureyev to cross out the second name and add, "sorry." Read More...
Original photograph by John Blomfield from a pas de deux in Marguerite and Armand of the most famous pairing of ballet dancers in the 1960s and 70s. Signed by both. 8.75 x 7 inches (22.4 x 17.6 cm). Small tear to left edge, else fine. Read More...
Signed doubleweight half-length silver gelatin portrait of the legendary Russian ballet dancer in a relaxed pose by Roy Round, London. Signature dated 1971 and stamped by the photographer on verso. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.2 cm). In fine condition. Read More...
Doubleweight photograph of the American ballet dancer performing. Inscribed, "To Paul / McMahon / Sincerely / Max Platt." 7 x 5 inches (17.5 x 12.8 cm). Small stains around edges, else in fine condition. Read More...
A rare signed photograph from the influential American dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist who played an important role in the presentation of African dance to American audiences. Inscribed "To Paul /Best Wishes / Sincerely / Pearl E. Primus" in black ink to the lower right corner. The photograph was taken by dance photographer John Lindquist, the longtime photographer for Jacob's Pillow. Photographer's stamp to verso. Some surface crazing, small crack to upper right edge, overall in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Read More...
An unusual and visually striking original 1927 doubleweight photograph of the great comedian. This image was later reproduced in the Chicago Tribune, under the headline "Movie Comedian Says He'll File Cross Bill: Charlie Chaplin and his Jap valet about to board Twentieth Century in Chicago on his way to see New York lawyer." 7.5 x 9.75 inches. Edges slightly chipped, stamps and notations on verso, else fine. Read More...
A rare signed photograph of the influential American dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist who played an important role in the presentation of African dance to American audiences. An exceptional original photograph by Gerda Peterich, Primus is shown in "African Ceremonial," her first choreographed work of dance and the work in which she made her professional debut in NY in 1943. Inscribed "To Paul /with Best Wishes / Sincerely / Pearl E. Primus" in black ink to the lower left corner. Photographer's stamps to verso. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Read More...
New York: The Sackett & Willhelms Corporation. 1917. Souvenir program for a 1917 performance of Oscar Asche and Frederic Norton's 1916 musical comedy Chu Chin Chow. The program, which features striking gold-tinted and relief-printed illustrations on the front and back cover, includes several lushly printed full-color costume renderings by costume designer Percy Anderson, and a lengthy synopsis of the show. 32 pp. Middle sheet present but separated, else in fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...
AMQS by the celebrated film composer, "Gonna fly now" from Rocky; one staff with header. No date. Upper half of sheet cut from a spiral-bound 12-staff pad. 4.5 x 8.5 inches (11.6 x 21.5 cm). In fine condition.
Rocky (1977) may be Strauss's best-known film score. "Gonna Fly Now" has become a staple of American popular culture and is particularly popular at sports events. The lyrics are by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins.
Signed promotional still of the American actor from the 1989 Phil Alden Robinson baseball film nominated for three Academy Awards and selected in 2017 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.3 x 20.1 cm). In fine condition. Read More...
Signed photograph of the British playwright, actor, singer and composer seated at the piano. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Handstamp to verso, "Bonard Productions... presents Noël Coward's new musical comedy 'Sail Away'..." 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.6 cm). Punch holes from staples to corners; else in fine condition. Read More...
Signed "poster-card" full-length portrait of the American swimmer and actor in the 1933 film King of the Jungle, "no. 206" of a later postcard series by Trilby Posters, Venice, Calif. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. No date; verso has printed note, "place 5-cent stamp here." 8 x 5 inches (20.3 x 12.8 cm), with rounded corners. In very good condition. Read More...
Signed still of the British humorist, wearing his trademark fedora, from the 1991 Greycat Films documentary about him. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.6 cm). Edges slightly worn; else in fine condition. Read More...
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Curtis, Tony. (1925–2010). "The Prince Who Was a Thief"—Early Signed Photograph as "Anthony"
Early signed promotional still of the American actor from the 1951 Universal film. Inscribed to "Harry," with the very uncommon early signature "Anthony Curtis." Handstamp, "Anthony Curtis appearing in Universal-International Pictures," to verso. 10 x 8.25 inches (25.4 x 20.7 cm). In fine condition. Read More...
Signed promotional oblong still from the 1949 film distributed by Warner Bros., showing the American actor in a scene with Bette Davis (who did not sign the photograph) and boldly signed by Cotten. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.4 cm). Punch holes from stapling to all four corners. Otherwise in good condition. Read More...
Signed promotional still from an unidentified film, showing the American actress alongside an unidentified male actor. 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.3 cm). Paper brittle with creases and cracks to photographic emulsion but otherwise very good. Read More...
Signed photograph of the American actress, captured by Bert Six for Warner Brothers, 1940s, her famous sparkling eyes as captivating as ever. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.6 cm). Upper corners slightly bumped, else fine. Read More...
Pair of signed 5 x 3 inch cards and a secretarially signed promotional photograph (9.75 x 8 inch) from the 1981 film Polyester. In fine condition. Read More...
Signed knee-length photograph of the French actor in his early years wearing a sweater and jeans, somewhat out of focus, with lighting from the right only, a still from an unidentified film. Signed in French to Paul McMahon. 8 x 10.25 inches (20.3 x 25.8 cm). In fine condition. Read More...
Original William Claxton photograph of the iconic singer and actress in her dressing room prior to a performance at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, 1955. Photographer's stamp to verso, together with a second stamp denoting that this particular print was Claxton's "Private Copy." Light wear to upper corners, overall in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...