Auction Date:2013 Apr 25 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Pennick was an American film actor appearing primarily in the movies of John Ford, including several with John Wayne. Pennick joined the US Marine Corps and served in China in 1912 and in World War I. His rather unforgettably unattractive face caught the attention of filmmakers, particularly Ford, and Pennick began to get work as an actor, as well as occasionally a military technical adviser. After reenlisting in the navy in 1942, at the age of 46, he served as Chief Petty Officer under Commander John Ford in the Field Photographic Unit was decorated with the Silver Star medal for action in which he was wounded at Majaz al Bab, Tunisia during World War II. He passed away in 1964 at the age of 68. Offered here is a collection of items, mostly pertaining to his funeral, including the gueast registry from the service, a photo album of the occassion, and various pghotos from Pennick’s film and military career.
Collection includes the hardcover spiral-bound memorial book from Pennick’s 1964 funeral, signed inside by over 150 attendees including: honorary pall bearers John Wayne, John Ford, James Stewart, George O’Brien, Wingate Smith, and Spencer Tracy; as well as other attendees Katharine Hepburn, Robert Wagner, Donald Crisp, Frank Pershing, Hank Worden, Carlton Young, Slim Hightower, again by John Wayne, Bill henry, and many other actors and studio crew. Also included is a photo album from pennick’s funeral service at the John Ford Field Photo memorial Home. The album contains 20 photos from the ceremony, a couple showing Wayne as an honorary pall bearer, a couple of John Ford giving the eulogy, and a photo of Donald Crisp reading the 23rd Psalm. Other photos in the album include Pennick’s casket, other attendees paying their respects, and Pennick’s casket being taken to a hearse by the pall bearers. Also included are approximately 28 other photos of various sizes, from Pennick’s professional and military life, including a photo of Pennick with John Wayne, one with John Ford, one from the set of The Alamo, and several of Pennick while serving in the military. In overall very good to fine condition. An impressive collection of Hollywood heavyweights paying tribute to a well-loved abd respected colleague.
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