RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 12, December 15, 1942. Standard agency contract with the William Morris Agency for three years at the usual fee of ten percent.

DS, one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 2, 1949. Application for membership in the American Federation of Radio Artists, filled out with personal inf

DS, signed “Frank R. Capra,” two pages, 8.5 x 13, June 30, 1933. Agreement between Capra and Joe Walker and Sheldon K. Johnson regarding Capra’s inves

TLS signed “Jeff,” one onionskin page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, October 2, 1959. Letter to “Deldee.” In full: “I’m embarrassed—I’m chagrined

Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 Rotary postcard photo of Chaplin from his silent film days, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Yours sincerely, Chas. Chaplin.” Scatte

ALS signed “Gary,” two onionskin pages, 6 x 10, no date but postmarked October 6, 1955. Letter to actress Elaine Shepard from the set of Friendly Pers

DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, April 20, 1960. Waiver of notice and consent for the first meeting of the board of directors of Bentley Productions,

Fantastic vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Cooper in a cowboy hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Linda, With all the best wishes in th

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 10, personal letterhead, October 13, 1955. Letter to Bill Gilbert of Pasadena. In part: “I am so glad that you and your friends

Distinguished Hungarian-born American film director (1886–1962) who helmed such all-time classics as Casablanca, Angels with Dirty Faces, Yankee Doodl

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to The Kings Restaurant for $20.76, March 5, 1947. Two vertical folds and

TLS signed “Roy O. Disney,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, beautifully illustrated and colorful Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs letterhead, June 1

TLS signed “Mr. F,” one onionskin page, 8 x 10, August 9, 1939. Letter to his nephew. In full: “You prig—yes, you heard me correctly—prig. You have be

Three items: a 1925 Copley Theatre, Boston program signed in blue ink by E. E. Clive, who played the burgomeister in Bride of Frankenstein; Peter Shaw

Actor (1901–1983) who played the imperious Lord Byron in Bride of Frankenstein. DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, 1947. Biography file for Theatre Wo

ALS signed “Ava,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, September 1973. Letter to George Cukor. In part: “I remember once you said—in fun—maybe not so much fun—I car

Vintage Wizard of Oz era fountain pen signature and inscription, “For Sal—Sincerely, Judy Garland,” on a light blue 5 x 3.75 album page. In good condi

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 22, 1964. Letter to Arthur Groman of Mitchell, Silberberg and Knupp, “RE: Luft V. Creative Management Associates, Lt

Actor (1853–1937) best remembered today for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage and in a 1916 silent film. His portrayal of Holmes helped create the m

Superb vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 double-weight photo, signed and charmingly inscribed in fountain pen “To Wallace—from ‘the temperamental top-curl g

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Vivien Leigh,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning.

Color vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Grant, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with scattered light surface marks and rubbing

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of Greenstreet, signed vertically in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Sydney Greenstreet.” In fine condition, with ligh

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead, December 29, 1931. Letter to columnist Jimmy Starr. In full: “I wish to thank you for your splendid rev

Remarkable DS, signed “David Wark Griffith,” two pages, 8.5 x 13, March 2, 1936. A marriage agreement between Griffith and his second wife, Evelyn Bal

Father of Judy Garland, who was born Frances Ethel Gumm. TLS signed “Frank A. Gumm,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Valley Theater letterhead, May 20, 1934.

Desirable vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 photo of Gwenn as Kris Kringle in the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street, signed in fountain pen. In f

Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 Paramount Pictures 1939 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Jane—Best wishes always, Susan Hayward.” In

Scarce beautiful vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Hepburn, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Norma, with my very best, Katharine Hepbu

Gorgeous matte-finish 9 x 13.25 photo of Hepburn perched on a dock, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Darling George, I worship and adore you, A

Vintage original signed felt tip self-portrait on an off-white 11 x 14 sheet of artist’s illustration board. Mild overall toning, trivial scattered so

Glossy 10 x 7 photo of Hitchcock’s unmistakable profile behind a frosted window in Family Plot, signed in black ink. Scattered surface creases and spo

Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert Houdin. Later printing. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and ins

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 27, 1937. Letter to Warner Bros. In part: “I understand that you are about to enter into an agreement with Samuel Goldwy

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Photographic Services letterhead, January 21, 1946. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Just a short note to thank you for y

Vintage 8 x 10 Viagraph publicity photo for West of Shanghai, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with paper loss to the upper corners, li

Beautiful glossy 3.5 x 4.5 photo of the actress, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 MGM promotional photo for High Society, signed in blue felt tip. Light corner tip dings and creases, a chip to the left edge, and a vert

Notarized DS, signed “Jesse L. Lasky,” one page, 8 x 13, May 12, 1920. Deposition regarding Lasky’s income tax in 1918 and 1919. In part: “I am First

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of the pair in suits and their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Hello Mr. & Mrs. Howard! Stan...

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 3.25, July 25, 1962. Letter to Timothy Dalton. In part: “Regarding the animated cartoon series—the voices of Mr. Hardy & my...

Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo of the couple gazing into each other’s eyes, signed in fountain pen by both Leigh and Olivier, who has also added

TLS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, Oceana letterhead, November 27, 1959. Letter to Glen Laxton. In part: “The last L&H film was made in Fran...

Actor best known for his role as Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus in The Pink Panther. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9, no date. Letter to an admirer. In part:

Vintage ink signature and inscription to handwriting expert Muriel Stafford, “Dear Miss Stafford, am I Mr. Motto or am I Pete Lorre? Can you tel

Glossy 3.25 x 5 portrait of Lugosi as Dracula, signed in the lower border in blood red fountain pen. In fine condition, with a mild crease to the lowe

Italian actress (1908–1973) who won an Academy Award for her role in the 1955 film The Rose Tattoo. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Agreement between

Italian actress (1908–1973) who won an Academy Award for her role in the 1955 film The Rose Tattoo. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 publicity photo, signed

Gorgeous vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Mansfield, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ann, I’ll always remember your sweet smile and charming

Brazilian Manchete magazine, 9.75 x 13.5, February 21, 1959, featuring Mansfield on the cover, signed and inscribed on the cover in blue ballpoint, “T