Debbie Reynolds: The Auction

Bell and Howell 2709 35 mm motion picture camera circa 1915. Bell and Howell Model 2709 circa 1915 Serial number 1153. 35mm motion picture camera, 4-l

Rudolph Valentino “Juan Gallardo” signature “Suit of Lights” matador outfit by Travis Banton for the 1922 Blood and Sand. (Paramount, 1922) Exquisite

Clare Eames “Queen Elizabeth” peach damask hat with pearls from Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. (Pickford, 1924) Peach damask period hat adorned with a

Mary Pickford “Dorothy Vernon” period hat from Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. (Pickford, 1924) Ornate wire frame hat with tulle covering and strung wi

Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall pair of original lobby cards. (United Artists, 1924) Pair of original hand-tinted 11” x 14” lobby cards of Mary Pickfor

Francis X. Bushman “Messala” historic winged charioteer helmet from the 1925 Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. (MGM, 1925) Historic brass charioteer wing

Elaborate dress tunic with beaded embroidery and blue fringe attributed to Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Incredibly elaborate silk and satin robed tu

Tunic with rust suede top embellished with brass hemispheres attributed to Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Teal fabric tunic armored with heavy suede r

Large purple cape with gold appliqué from Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. (MGM, 1925) Light purple velvet and silk cape or shawl, approx. 4ft x ...

Mitchell Standard Model A 35 mm motion picture camera circa late 1920s. Mitchell Standard Model A circa late 1920s Serial number 1085 35mm motion pict

Harold Lloyd personal blue suit with signature straw hat from the Harold Lloyd Estate, dated 1928. Three-piece navy wool double-breasted suit. Benham

Lock of Mary Pickford’s hair in wooden display box. Lock of Mary Pickford’s blonde hair measuring approximately 3 in. long and housed in a custom seal

Porcelain teapot, hand-painted lacquer wall hangings and other effects from the estate of Mary Pickford. Porcelain teapot with hand-painted leaves, fl

Three steamer trunks owned and used by Mary Pickford. Three large steamer trunks owned and used by Mary Pickford. Includes a green trunk with black a

Collection of Mary Pickford personal hats and gloves. Six personal hats from the collection of Mary Pickford of wool and felt construction with sequin

Mary Pickford “Katherine” green velvet gown with beaded bodice from The Taming of the Shrew. (UA, 1929) Two-piece green velvet gown worn by Mary Pickf

Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. “Petruchio” complete costume with boots from The Taming of the Shrew. (UA, 1929) Black and copper patterned vest with gold bull

Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. “Petruchio” distressed wedding costume from The Taming of the Shrew. (UA, 1929) Studio distressed costume worn by Douglas Fairb

Charlie Chaplin signature bowler hat from numerous productions as “The Tramp” character. Signature black felt bowler hat with “London Best Custom Made

1918 Ford Model T used in Laurel & Hardy films. Acquired by Debbie Reynolds at the 1970 MGM sale.  This piece was bought with no wheels and was...

The Hardy jacket and pants were used in Jitterbugs (1943), the Laurel pants were also used in Jitterbugs when they are playing musical instruments and

Jeanette MacDonald “Katherine” Ecru medieval gown from Vagabond King. (Paramount, 1930) Ecru silk medieval gown with rabbit and ermine trim. Worn by

Douglas Fairbanks Sr. “Steve Drexel” collection of raw burlap “shipwreck” clothes from Mr. Robinson Crusoe. (United Artists, 1932) Three sets of shir

Erich von Stroheim “Valdar” black cutaway tail-coat from Three Faces East. (Warner Bros., 1930) Black serge wool tailcoat worn by Erich von Stroheim a

Carole Lombard “Connie Randall” beige gown by Travis Banton from No Man of Her Own. (Paramount, 1932) Fantastic beige floor length gown with ornately

John Gilbert “Antonio” and Reginald Owen “Charles” costumes from Queen Christina. (MGM, 1933) Black quilted satin jacket and pantaloons worn by John G

Edna May Oliver “Aunt March” burgundy period dress from Little Women. (RKO, 1933) Burgundy three-piece period gown with velvet and black lace accents.

Katharine Hepburn “Jo” brown period dress designed by Walter Plunkett from Little Women. (RKO, 1933) Chocolate brown textured period dress with tan a

Claudette Colbert signature gold-lamé and emerald royal boudoir long-trained gown by Travis Banton from the 1934 Cleopatra. (Paramount, 1934) E...

Cleopatra reissue U.S. three-sheet poster for the 1934 version. (Paramount, 1934/ 1952) Reissue 41” x 80” U.S. three-sheet poster for the Cecil B. De

Boris Karloff “Count Ledrantz” period navy blue tail coat with black velvet trim from House of Rothschild. (20th Century Pictures, 1934) Dark blue woo

Freddie Bartholomew’s “Sergei” filming diary from Anna Karenina – “I am a little nervous at acting with such a great actress.”. (MGM, 1935) One of fil

Collection of (20) original MGM set continuity stills for Merry Widow, Smilin’ Through, Anna Karenina, Three Comrades, and others . (MGM, 1935-48) Ge

Greta Garbo “Anna Karenina” signature dark green velvet period dress designed by Adrian from Anna Karenina. (MGM, 1935) Dark green silk velvet two-pie

Harpo Marx signature historic vintage top hat and wig acquired directly from him. Vintage ca. 1930’s collapsible pop-open fur and felt top hat (quite

Cine Simplex Model D 35mm motion picture camera circa 1930s. Cine Simplex Model D serial number 102 circa 1930s 35mm motion picture camera. Rack-over

Charles Laughton “Capt. Bligh” complete Royal Navy uniform from the 1935 Mutiny on the Bounty. (MGM, 1935) Navy blue military coat with ivory accents

Clark Gable “Christian” Ivory wool vest and pantaloons from Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). (MGM, 1935) Ivory wool vest and pantaloons, vest with Brown &

Cast iron and wood lifeboat miniature from Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). (MGM, 1935) Cast iron and wood miniature lifeboat with canvas top and four cas

Shirley Temple “Virginia Cary” green plaid period dress with jacket from The Littlest Rebel. (TCF, 1935) Green plaid period dress with matching jacket

Ronald Colman “Robert Clive” Salmon satin period coat and pantaloons and dark mauve satin period outfit from Clive of India. (20th Century, 1935) Salm

Marion Davies monumental oil painting by Federico Beltran Masses from Davies’ estate. Oil painting of Marion Davies by Federico Beltran Masses (1885-1

Marion Davies oil painting. Large oil painting of Marion Davies in stripped pants and black jacket housed in a gold frame. Measures 81” x 41”. 3” tea

Marion Davies oil painting. Large oil painting of Marion Davies in a floral vest housed in a gold frame. Measures 81” x 41”. Large amount of cracking

W. C. Fields “Commodore Jackson” royal blue 2-piece captain’s suit from Mississippi. (Paramount, 1935) Royal blue wool felt captain’s jacket with gold

W. C. Fields archive of signed contracts, typed letters signed and studio correspondence for the years 1932-1937. Archive of approx. 50 letters, contr

Archive of W. C. Fields contracts, correspondence and salary accounting forms for the years 1932-1943. Archive of approx. 40 letters, contracts, corre

W. C. Fields joke box and wordplay archive!!. W. C. Fields’ personal small leather box containing an archive of approx. 120 slips of paper (3 in. x 5

Archive of W. C. Fields contracts, typed letters signed and other correspondence for the years 1932-1944. Archive of approx. 30 letters, contracts, co

Archive of W. C. Fields contracts including David Copperfield, Man on the Flying Trapeze, It’s a Gift and others. Archive of approx. 35 contracts, cor

Archive of W. C. Fields contracts, typed letters signed and other correspondence for the years 1937-1944. Archive of approx. 40 letters, contracts, co

Mae West and W. C. Fields signed contract for My Little Chickadee, Fields letters and other ephemera. Archive of approx. 60 letters, contracts, studio

W. C. Fields archive of correspondence including a letter regarding Field’s proposed role as “The Wizard” in The Wizard of Oz. Archive of approx. 40 l

W. C. Fields archive of signed contracts, typed letters signed and studio correspondence for the year 1941. Archive of approx. 70 letters, contracts,

W. C. Fields contract and archive of typed letters signed and other correspondence for the year 1940. Archive of approx. 50 letters, contracts, corres

W. C. Fields contract, Renie Riano material and miscellaneous artists’ contracts. Archive of approx. 20 artist management contracts, correspondence, a

W. C. Fields signed contract and typescripts for The Great Man. Agreement between Fields and Boris Morros, dated July 31, 1941 for the anthology film

W. C. Fields archive of signed contracts, typed letters signed and studio correspondence for the year 1942. Archive of approx. 50 letters, contracts,

W. C. Fields typed letter signed regarding Yadkoe v. Fields. Typed letter signed, dated October 24, 1944, on Fields’ personal letterhead, to Mr. Charl

W. C. Fields archive of signed contracts, typed letters signed and studio correspondence for the years 1944-1945. Archive of approx. 50 letters, contr

Montague pole bearer tunic by Adrian from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Green and purple felt tunic with dark purple velvet sleeves. No label. Worn

Suite of (3) elaborate period court gowns plus Ross Alexander’s “Demetrius” tunic jacket, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (Warner Bros., 1935) Ross A

Leslie Howard “Romeo Montague” black velvet doublet and pants from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Black silk velvet period doublet with heavy gold bull

Norma Shearer “Juliet Capulet” purple velvet embroidered dress with train, by Adrian from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Purple silk velvet period gown

Violet Kemble Cooper “Lady Capulet” Ivory period gown by Adrian from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Ivory satin period gown with gold lame thread and b

Extra period gown by Adrian from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Grey textured woven period gown, red velvet sleeves with gold dome sequins and feather

Ralph Forbes “Paris” black doublet from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Black silk velvet doublet with gold leather collar, silver bullion cherubs embro

Extra period by Adrian gown from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Gold brocade period gown with square sequins on bodice and fish scale design on shoulde

Romeo and Juliet (27) original oversize MGM set continuity stills by Ted Allen and C.S. Bull. (MGM, 1936) Gelatin silver matte double-weight oversize

Leslie Howard “Romeo” ivory leather doublet with blue velvet collar and ivory pants from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) Ivory leather doublet with blue

Gold fiberglass promotional plaque for Romeo and Juliet. Fiberglass promotional plaque for the film, the center medallion reads “Romeo and Juliet / No

Romeo and Juliet original 1938 U.S. one-sheet poster. (MGM, 1938) Linen-backed Style “D” original U.S. 27” x 41” one-sheet poster with artwork of Nor

Mid 19th Century sofa from Camille. (MGM, 1936) Mid 19th Century French whitewashed wooden sofa covered with pale grey and ivory brocade material and

Camille (13) original oversize MGM set continuity stills by Ted Allen. (MGM, 1936) Gelatin-silver matte double-weight oversize prints (most 10” x 13”

Katharine Hepburn “Mary Stuart” black velvet dress by Walter Plunkett from Mary of Scotland. (RKO, 1936) Black silk velvet two-piece period gown with

Florence Eldridge “Elizabeth Tudor” green velvet gown and shoes by Walter Plunkett form Mary of Scotland. (RKO, 1936) Green silk velvet two-piece peri

Florence Eldridge “Elizabeth Tudor” black, red and silver period gown by Walter Plunkett form Mary of Scotland. (RKO, 1936) Elaborate black, red and s

Katharine Hepburn “Mary Stuart” dark green period dress by Walter Plunkett from Mary of Scotland. (RKO, 1936) Dark green silk velvet two-piece period

Florence Eldridge “Elizabeth Tudor” red period dress by Walter Plunkett form Mary of Scotland. (RKO, 1936) Varying shades of red two-piece period silk

Katharine Hepburn red period gown designed by Walter Plunkett from Mary of Scotland. (RKO, 1936) Red silk velvet two-piece period gown with gold metal

Pair of carved Chinese rosewood armchairs with scenic marble inserts from The Good Earth. (MGM, 1937) Pair of Chinese carved rosewood armchairs with ‘

Antique carved rosewood opium bed with later carved sideboard from The Good Earth. (MGM, 1937) Chinese carved rosewood marble panel opium bed, early 2

Paul Muni “Wang Lung” dark blue oriental robe from The Good Earth. (MGM, 1937) Dark blue silk oriental robe with gold and pink pattern. Handwritten l

Paul Muni “Wang Lung” gray oriental robe with black vest from The Good Earth. (MGM, 1937) Grey cotton oriental robe and black silk vest with handwritt

Luise Rainer “O-Lan” ivory cotton oriental shirt from The Good Earth. (MGM, 1937) Ivory cotton oriental shirt. Handwritten label “RAINER.” Worn by L

Collection of rosewood-colored Asian-carved stands and other furniture from The Good Earth. (MGM, 1937) Collection of wooden constructed furniture pa

Luise Rainer “O-Lan” black quilted jacket from The Good Earth. (MGM, 1937) Black quilted jacket with light blue lining. Handwritten label “RAINER.”

Charles Boyer “Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte” green military coat and vest from Conquest. (MGM, 1937) Green wool period military coat with red accents an

Henry Stephenson “Count Anastas Walewski” elaborate blue and maroon period coat from Conquest. (MGM, 1937) Elaborate blue and maroon silk velvet coat

Lois Meredith “Countess Potocka” peach and green velvet period gown from Conquest. (MGM, 1937) Peach silk velvet period gown with long dark green silk

The Ritz Brothers suite of four 1937 suits from Fox films. (TCF, 1937-39) Loud pattern hounds-tooth checked “Macintosh” studio-commissioned two and t

Charley Grapewin, Mae West and Gary Cooper signed portraits. Three gelatin silver matte and semi-gloss prints. Charley Grapewin 6 ¾ in. x 9 in...

Collection of Hollywood agency contracts including Bela Lugosi and Charley Grapewin with accounting forms for Grapewin in The Wizard of Oz together wi

Mae West “Peaches O’Day” purple dress from Every Day’s a Holiday. (Paramount, 1937) Purple wool dress with white and grey embroidery in vine pattern.

Eleanor Powell “Sally Lee” black tailcoat and pants from Broadway Melody of 1938. (MGM, 1937) Black wool tux tailcoat and pants with satin accent. Bo

Norma Shearer “Marie Antoinette” umber silk velvet two-piece period dress by Adrian from Marie Antoinette. (MGM, 1938) Umber silk velvet two-piece per

Three elaborate tunics from Marie Antoinette. (MGM, 1938) Two royal purple velvet tunics with gold bullion Fleur-de-lis pattern and fringe worn by the

Tyrone Power “Count Axel de Fersen” coat and two vests by Gile Steele for Marie Antoinette. (MGM, 1938) Royal blue wool period long coat with black ve

Joseph Schildkraut “Duke d’Orleans” wine velvet period coat from Marie Antoinette . (MGM, 1938) Wine velvet period coat with elaborate gold bullion em

Norma Shearer “Marie Antoinette” three tiered rhinestone earrings from Marie Antoinette. (MGM, 1938) Three tiered rhinestone earrings worn by Norma S