RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

First woman photographer active in Hollywood (1903–1940) who ran Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's portrait studio from 1925 to 1930. Rare vintage matte-fin...

DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, March 7, 1931. Minimum contract for artists between Lugosi and Fox Film Corporation in which he agrees to “render services as

Superlative vintage fountain pen signatures, “Best Wishes, Zeppo Marx,” “Chico Marx,” “Harpo Marx,” and “Groucho Marx,” on a single off-white 5 x 3.5

DS, four pages, 8.5 x 13, August 2, 1971. First Artists Production Company, Ltd., agreement concerning compensation due to McQueen, which “shall apply

French filmmaker (1861–1938) famous for leading many technical and narrative developments in the earliest cinema. DS in French, signed “G. Melies,” on

Russian theatre director and actor (1874–1940) known for his experimental works and the creation of a new acting system called biomechanics; he was ex

University High School of West Los Angeles 1942 The Chieftain yearbook, 9 x 12, 120 pages, depicting Monroe as Norma Baker on page 48 as a member of t

Desirable glossy 7 x 9 photo of Monroe and a friend in a windswept scene, taken by photographer Joseph Jasgur in their 1946 rooftop photo shoot. Affix

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to Marilyn Monroe for $7500, July 13, 1961. Reverse bears a secretarial endorse

Glossy 10 x 8 Fantasy Films and United Artists publicity photo depicting a scene from the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, signed in purple

Glossy 10 x 8 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Peck as Atticus Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, signed in black felt t

Screen-used prop revolver used in such films and television programs as Lightning Jack, The Lazarus Man, Desperate Trails, and The Troubleshooters. Co

Two screen-used hand-painted stop-motion bugs used in the 2000 Tim Burton film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Each bug measures approximately 1.5? lo

Unusual vintage glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of Rathbone in his Oscar-nominated role as King Louis XI in the 1938 film If I Were King, signed vertically in b

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKi

Color 13 x 20 poster advertising the play The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, staged at the Wyndham Theatre in London during the 1988–1989 season, signed a

Beige Pronto-Uomo button-down shirt for the dummy used to create the stabbing scene in the murder of Dominic ‘Fat Dom’ Gamiello, played by Tony Cucci,

Interesting collection of three signed photos, two of which are contained within a scrapbook: first is a semi-glossy 2.5 x 3.5 candid, signed on the r

Screen-used gladiator sword, used by Merrells in the Starz network show Spartacus. Plastic and wooden prop sword measures 28? long, with a silver pain

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Taylor at the 33rd Annual Academy Awards after accepting the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the 1960 film Butterfield

Prop Korean fighter jet used in the 2004 film Team America: World Police. Wooden fighter jet is hand-painted in black, silver, and red, measures 16? l

Adorable vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 portrait of a young Temple with her trademark ringlets, boldly signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Pat

Superb vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shirley from the 1938 film Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, signed in fountain pen, “Love, Shirley Temple.” In

Set of vintage ink signatures, “Moe (Stooge) Howard,” “Larry Fine,” and “Curly,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.25 album page bearing affixed images of each

Stage magician from Ohio (1869–1936), whose enormous traveling magic show required eight train cars to transport his props across the country. Society

TLS in French, four pages, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, May 21, 1980. Letter to to Stanley Hochman, his American translator, discussing several

French screenwriter, film director, and producer (1928–2000) remembered for his numerous romances and marriages to beautiful actresses. Glossy 4 x 5.5

American film director (1896–1975) who helmed such classics as Wings, The Public Enemy, and the original version of A Star Is Born. Rare vintage matte

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Universal Pictures publicity photo of the comedians side-by-side, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Abbot for both, “To—‘W

Signed book: Lord John Film Festival. First trade edition, unnumbered limited issue of 350. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 2006. Hardcover with dust

Longtime Hollywood composer (1916-2009) whose best-known works are the themes to the 1960s television sitcoms Green Acres and The Addams Family. Color

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10, National Corporate Fund for Dance letterhead, January 7, 1980. Letter of thanks to Tom G. Berliner, in part: “As

Italian film director, screenwriter, editor, and short story writer (1912–2007) who earned numerous awards throughout his career, including an honorar

Vintage 5 x 3.25 postcard photo of the Astaire siblings, signed in the lower portion in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Fred Astaire” and “Adele Astaire.” I

Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of the famed dancing pair, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Astaire,” and in black ink, “Cyd Charisse.” In fine conditi

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription in French on an off-white 5.5 x 4 sheet dated 1965. Double-matted and framed with a titillating portrait o

TLS signed “J. Baker,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Essex House letterhead, February 9, 1964. Letter to Robert Jeffries, in full: “Many thanks for your invita

Two pencil signatures, “Lucille Ball” and “Desi Arnaz,” on individual off-white 5.75 x 4.25 album pages. In overall fine condition, with trivial show-

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of the actress, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Tallulah Bankhead.” Double-matted and fr

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.75, Barnum’s American Museum letterhead, March 21, 1861. Letter to Mrs. A. C. Wilson. In part: “An English woman named Julia Em

ANS signed “P. T. Barnum,” one page, 3.5 x 2.25, April 5, 1890. In full: “Thanks for picture of young P. T. B.” In fine condition.

Two satin-finish photos of Jean Paul Belmondo, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, both signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Beautiful 3.5 x 5.5 Norwegian promotional cardstock photo of Bergman, signed below the image in blue ballpoint. The last few letters of the signature

Ballpoint signature, “Ingrid Bergman,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with a trimmed right edge.

Lovely 4 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Bernhardt by Nadar, crisply signed on the mount in black ink. Matted and framed with a cast listing from Bernhardt’s

American comic actor (1918–1975) best known for his role as Sergeant Garcia on the 1950s TV series Zorro. Glossy 8 x 10 Walt Disney publicity photo of

Bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Lon Chaney,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 album page. Matted and framed with a striking portrait of the actor to an

Four ink and felt tip signatures on 5 x 3 cards, each signed and inscribed by a different character actor. Signers are: Divine, Gabby Hayes, Zeppo Mar

Ink signature, “Gary Cooper, 1944,” on a tan 4 x 5.75 sheet. Signed and inscribed on the reverse by actress Louise Allbritton. In fine condition. Acco

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.25 photo of Coward smoking a cigarette, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition, with slight wear to edges and