RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Actress (1906–1965) best remembered as Mina in the film Dracula with Belá Lugosi. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 DeBarron Studios portrait, signed...

Fantastic vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Chaplin as a young man, boldly signed in the lower border in black fountain pen, “Faithfully, Chas. Chap

Actor (1914–1968) who enjoyed a 20-year film career including Sunset Boulevard, How to Marry a Millionaire, and Auntie Mame. Clark’s personal passport

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Seasons Greetings letterhead, Christmas, 1967. Brief holiday greeting to actor Jerry Lewis. In full: “This C

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, October 19, 1970. A letter to director Vincent Sherman. In full: “Thank you so much for your

Draft TLS signed “George,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. A letter to producer Darryl Zanuck about an upcoming project (which apparently never came t

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 30, 1936. A confirmation from MGM’s Eddie Mannix regarding Cukor’s credit in Camille. In part: “You will be given cred

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10 respectively, National Corporate Fund for Dance letterhead, January 7, 1980. Letter of thanks to a contributor. In

Popular early film comedienne (1897–1961) who became infamous as the longtime intimate companion of married publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst.

Revolutionary Soviet Russian film director and film theorist (1898–1948) noted in particular for his silent films Strike, Battleship Potemkin, and Oct

American actor (1931–1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely

Exceptional original charcoal and pastel portrait of James Dean, done by artist, Ray Lucas, on a light gray 13.25 x 20 sheet. Image depicts Dean in a

Original vintage signed charcoal, ink and chalk sketch of John Barrymore on his deathbed, with white highlights in either chalk or pastel, drawn by De

ALS signed with her married name “Margot Arias,” two pages both sides, 5.75 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 19. A letter to Dr. Daum. In part: “

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to Southern California Telephone Co. for $13.11, February 25, 1947. Two sm

ALS signed “Jack,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to George Cukor. In full: “How is it going? Are you happy? Is it fun? I’m

Pioneer of modern dance, choreography, and theatrical lighting (1862–1928). ALS in mixed English and French, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. A letter

Special effects artist (1902–1965) remembered for his innovative trick photography techniques and winner of two Acadamy Award wins for Best Special Ef

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Gail Strickling for $12.00, April 4, 1947. In fine condition, with a c

DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, February 12, 1945. Letter to Loew’s Incorporated agreeing to work for free for the war effort. In full: “At the requ