Two original photographs of the Italian director and actor, a leading figure in the neorealist movement. He is shown in two mirror-image 10 x 8 inch images, holding a cigarette. One image slightly faded; overall very fine. 25.4 x 20.4 cm.
A small archive from the collection of the family of Marlene Dietrich of items used by Beverly Hills Police Department in 1932 during the investigation into the threatened kidnapping of Marlene Dietrich's daughter Maria. The archive consists of 16 photographs of the letters and envelopes sent to Dietrich by the perpetrator(s), each with a Beverly Hills Police ink received stamp. The striking letters are put together as collages of words clipped out of newspapers and bear menacing, if sometimes confusing, messages such as "Mad hopes to take Maria away from home. We will quickly find her. Ha ha ha. L B meaning what?" The original envelope used to store the letters is included, with an autograph note presumably in Dietrich's hand reading "Kidnapper Briefe" ("kidnapper letters"). Complete contents listed below. Photographs stamped May 16, 1932. Sized 3 x 2 to 7 x 8 inches; some with mirroring in dark areas, few with staples at edges. Overall in very good condition. Read More...
Two original photographs of the important Italian director at work on-set, ca. 1950's. Some light edge wear; overall fine. 7.75 x 10.5 inches (19.7 x 26.6 cm) and 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19.3 x 24.2 cm).
Group of signed programs and photographs relating to Fiddler on the Roof and three actors who most famously performed the role of Tevye: Zero Mostel, Theodore Bikel and Chaim Topol. Included are: a Playbill cover from Fiddler at the Shubert Theatre [n.d.], signed and inscribed by Mostel; a program from a July 1975 production of the musical at the South Shore Music Circus, signed, inscribed, and dated on the cover by Mostel; a program from a June 1979 production of the musical at North Shore Music Theatre, signed on the cover by Bikel; a signed self-portrait caricature drawing of Topol; an unsigned promotional 8 x 10 photograph of Topol as Tevye; an unsigned 10 x 8 photograph of Mostel onstage with Maria Karnilova and Joanna Merlin; and an unsigned February 1965 playbill from the original run of Fiddler at the Imperial Theatre. In fine condition overall. Read More...
Group of signed photographs from actors, singers and other personalities of the 1980's–1990's, including Mel Gibson and Sammy Davis Jr. The collection includes signed photographs from actor Jose Ferrer (8 x 10); sportscaster Vin Scully (autograph note with 3 signed photographs, 7 x 9 and 8 x 10); singer Petula Clark (2 signed photographs, 4 x 6); entertainer Sammy Davis Jr (8 x 10); actress Coleen Gray (2 signed photographs, 4 x 6 and 5 x 7); Mel Gibson (3 x 5); Tim Reid (3 signed photographs, 8 x 10); actress and singer Martha Raye (8 x 10 signed photograph advertising Polident!); actor Simon Williams (4 x 6); and actor Anthony Newley (5 x 7).
Two handkerchiefs, accompanied by a handwritten note dated August 1st, 2008 from June DiMaggio describing their history, and stating that "when she got married in 1954 she held the laced handkerchief." From the estate of June DiMaggio, niece of baseball star Joe DiMaggio and close friend of Marilyn Monroe. Accompanied by a copy of LIFE Magazine issue Jan 25, 1954, including a 2-page center spread with photographs of the wedding and showing Marilyn holding what appears to be the present handkerchief.
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Original CDV photograph of the Canadian giantess Anna Haining Bates (née Swan), shown with two shorter people, apparently her parents. She is identified in pencil on the verso. Mounted on a small piece of paper with a photocopy of the verso. In fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.2 x 10 cm). Read More...
Halftone photograph portrait of the American film actress and 1930's sex symbol, signed in her name most probably by her mother, "Mama Jean." The image is cut from a magazine and has been inscribed "To E. Conroy Robertson with my hearty good wishes - Jean Harlow." On the verso, an image of a movie shoot in a tropical location, with the typed return address of Eddy Conroy Robison in South India. Some tears to the edges; otherwise in fine condition. 17.5 x 22.1 cm.
First page from the program of the 2000 Encores concert production of Tenderloin, signed by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, the lyrics and music partnership also known for Fiddler on the Roof and Fiorello! Harnick's wife, artist and actress Margery Gray Harnick, has also signed. Left edge rough; otherwise in very fine condition. 13.5 x 21.6 cm.Read More...
Original carte de visite photograph of the legendary actress, royal mistress, confidante of Oscar Wilde, racehorse owner, maker and spender of fortunes, and one of the most elusive natural beauties of all time. She is shown in an elegant portrait by W. & D. Downey of London. Light toning; overall fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.2 x 10.3 cm).
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Leak, Ann E. (1839–?). Original CDV Photograph, Signed with her Toes!
Signed CDV photograph of Ann E. Leak, the nineteenth-century American woman born without arms, who toured the United States displaying her skill at writing, sewing, and braiding hair using her toes. She has signed at the foot of the photograph in this manner, and is shown seated with her feet out ready to write. Photographed by J. Gurney & Son of New York. Some toning and foxing; cancelled postage stamp on the verso. Overall fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.3 x 10.3 cm).
Original photograph of the American actress, singer, and 1950's sex symbol. One large light spot, some light scuffs and marks in the margins; overall in very good condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.6 cm).
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[One-Man Band]. One Arm, One Man Band - Vintage Postcard
An interesting vintage postcard, ca. 1910's-20's, showing the one-armed entertainer W. C. Williams and his "One Arm One Man Band," which includes guitar, banjo, and a variety of percussion instruments. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
Original Reutlinger carte de visite photograph of the distinguished Italian tragedienne, signed on the verso. Ristori has inscribed the photograph in French and signed with her married name, Adelaide Ristori Del Grillo. Light toning; slightly irregularly trimmed; overall fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.3 x 10.1 cm).
Original press photograph of the young Indian actor Sabu visiting director John Cromwell on the set of the 1939 film Made for Each Other. Press slug on the verso reads: "The young Indian lad who starred in "Elephant Boy" and "Drums" visited the "Made for Each Other" set at Selznick International during his first trip to Hollywood from his present home in London..." In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.9 x 20.3 cm).
Playbill cover from the original 2001 Off-Broadway production of Roadside, signed by the successful Broadway composer also known for The Fantasticks. Schmidt has written "To James, with appreciation," signed, and dated December 2, 2001. Left edge slightly rough; otherwise in very fine condition. 13.6 x 21.7 cm, 1 page (cover only). Read More...
Signed playbill from the 1970 play Gingerbread Lady, starring Maureen Stapleton. Playwright Neil Simon, Stapleton, and actress Betsy von Furstenberg have signed on the title page. Some toning; overall fine. 40 pp. 6 x 9 inches (15.2 x 23 cm).
Signed doubleweight photograph of Streisand in her iconic role as Fanny Brice, together with two original playbills from the show's first Broadway production at the Winter Garden in 1964, and the 1966 London production at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Photograph 8 x 10 inches, signed by Streisand in blue marker at the lower right. Some toning and slightly poor contrast to the signature, but overall very good. Playbills in fine condition with some light toning only, 48 and 38 pp. Together with a press clipping on the death of Funny Girl lyricist Bob Merrill in 1998.
Collection of six original linoleum cut prints of early-twentieth-century theatrical personalities by the American artist and caricaturist Alfred Frueh. Achieved in Frueh's minimal, yet very humorous style, the prints depict Ethel Barrymore, Maude Adams (in a black and green print), George M. Cohan, Marie Dressler (shown as a gorilla-like figure), Raymond Hitchcock (black and yellow print), and George Arliss. Most of the prints appear to be as published in Frueh's 1922 folio Stage Folk. Printed on thin paper, attached to same-sized mounts, with overall toning and some light edge wear but otherwise in fine condition. Sized 6.5 x 10 inches (Barrymore), 8.25 x 12 inches (Adams, Cohan), 10.5 x 14.5 inches (Dressler), and 9.5 x 15 inches (Hitchcock, Arliss.) Read More...
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[Variety Show]. Casino de Paris Variety Show Program
Original program from a January 13, 1905 variety show performance at the Casino de Paris. The evening's entertainment included acrobats, contortionists, burlesque, the pantomime "Feminissima," "M. le Professuer Angelo avec ses Porcelaines vivantes," and other delights. Dated in pen at the head of the program listing. Attractive color cover; booklet bound with a pink cord. Mounting remnants to the verso of the back cover, with some chips; overall fine. 6.26 x 5.25 inches (16 x 13 cm).