RR Auction: Tom Gregory Hollywood Collection

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The Tom Gregory Collection is undoubtedly the finest assemblage of vintage Hollywood photography we have ever offered. From the silent age to the sixties, this assortment of silver screen and television legends features a who’s who of dapper leading men, glamorous starlets, and offbeat character actors. The spotlight shines behind-the-scenes as well, featuring no shortage of influential producers, infamous directors, and ingenious screenwriters. This offering not only represents many of the earliest and most important studios and operatives, but the photos curated here represent those that turned ordinary studio contract players into Hollywood stars, illustrious luminaries, and unfading legends.
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
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Gone With the Wind: Hattie McDaniel Signed Photograph8106 - Gone With the Wind: Hattie McDaniel Signed Photograph
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Rare vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders portrait of McDaniel as Mammy in Gone With the Wind, beautifully signed in fountain pen, “Best Wish
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: Thomas Mitchell Signed Photograph8107 - Gone With the Wind: Thomas Mitchell Signed Photograph
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Actor (1892–1962) who portrayed Scarlett O’Hara’s father in Gone with the Wind and Uncle Billy in It’s a Wonderful Life. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75 pu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: Oscar Polk Signed Candid Photograph8108 - Gone With the Wind: Oscar Polk Signed Candid Photograph
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African-American actor (1899–1949) best known for his role as Pork in the classic film Gone With the Wind. Extremely rare vintage glossy 2.75 x 3.75 d
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: Victor Fleming Oversized Signed Photograph8109 - Gone With the Wind: Victor Fleming Oversized Signed Photograph
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Superlative vintage pearl-finish 14 x 11 Eugene Robert Richee photo of a smiling, seated Fleming with an open book on his lap, signed and inscribed in
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: David O. Selznick Signed Photograph8110 - Gone With the Wind: David O. Selznick Signed Photograph
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Pioneering film producer (1902–1965) responsible for all-time classic films like Gone With the Wind and Rebecca, both of which earned him Oscars for B
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Cary Grant Oversized Signed Photograph8112 - Cary Grant Oversized Signed Photograph
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Fabulous vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 12.75 close-up portrait of a young Grant, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To—Jack Clarke, Cheerio! Cary Gr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Cary Grant and Randolph Scott Signed Photograph8113 - Cary Grant and Randolph Scott Signed Photograph
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Sought-after vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Scott and Grant enjoying themselves on the side of a swimming pool, signed in fountain pen, “Regards from R
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Oliver Hardy Oversized Signed Photograph8114 - Oliver Hardy Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 portrait of Hardy in appealing soft focus, signed in fountain pen, “I like your crack–ter ‘line,’ Always your pal—O
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jean Harlow Oversized Signed Photograph8115 - Jean Harlow Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 full-length portrait of Harlow by Irving Chidnoff of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Viola, The
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Katharine Hepburn Oversized Signed Photograph8116 - Katharine Hepburn Oversized Signed Photograph
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Lovely vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 Ernest Bachrach photo of a young Hepburn, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Ruth, with best wishes, Kat
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Phillips Holmes Oversized Signed Photograph8117 - Phillips Holmes Oversized Signed Photograph
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Dashing vintage matte-finish 10 x 12.75 portrait of a young Holmes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Jack’ Clarke, Sincerely, Phillips Holme
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dracula: Bela Lugosi Signed Photograph8119 - Dracula: Bela Lugosi Signed Photograph
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Vintage pearl-finish 7.25 x 9.25 studio portrait of Lugosi in a white tie and dark jacket and giving his finest vampiric stare, signed and inscribed i
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Dracula: Dwight Frye Oversized Signed Photograph8120 - Dracula: Dwight Frye Oversized Signed Photograph
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Character actor (1899–1943) who played the lunatic Renfield opposite Bela Lugosi in Dracula, as well as Colin Clive’s assistant Fritz in Frankenstein.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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The Black Cat: Cecilia Loftus Oversized Signed Photograph8121 - The Black Cat: Cecilia Loftus Oversized Signed Photograph
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Multitalented Scottish actress and musician (1876–1943) best remembered for her roles in The Blue Bird and The Black Cat. Vintage sepia glossy 8 x 12.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frankenstein: Boris Karloff Signed Photograph8122 - Frankenstein: Boris Karloff Signed Photograph
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Exceptionally rare vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Karloff in his iconic role as Frankenstein’s monster, signed in white ink, “Best wishes,
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Frankenstein: Colin Clive Signed Photograph8123 - Frankenstein: Colin Clive Signed Photograph
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English actor (1900–1937) remembered for his portrayal of Dr. Henry Frankenstein in James Whale's classic Universal horror films. Vintage glossy...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Frankenstein: Colin Clive Signed Photograph8124 - Frankenstein: Colin Clive Signed Photograph
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Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 5.5 x 7.25 photo of Clive as Dr. Frankenstein signed in fountain pen, “Every best wish, Colin Clive.” Trimmed in size
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Charles Laughton Oversized Signed Photograph8125 - Charles Laughton Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage sepia matte-finish 11 x 14 close-up portrait of Laughton wearing a fedora, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Lily, with love, from, Charl
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy Oversized Signed Photograph8126 - Laurel and Hardy Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 13.25 x 10.5 photo of the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Kindest re
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Carole Lombard Oversized Signed Photograph8127 - Carole Lombard Oversized Signed Photograph
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Stunning vintage heavyweight glossy 10.75 x 13.75 Otto Dyar portrait of Lombard artfully bathed in shadow, signed and inscribed in white ink, “For Peg
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Carole Lombard Signed Photograph8128 - Carole Lombard Signed Photograph
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Desirable vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lombard looking comfortable in a furred robe and pillowed lounge, signed in green fountain pen. In fine
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jeanette MacDonald Oversized Signed Photograph8130 - Jeanette MacDonald Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Clarence Sinclair Bull portrait of the fetching MacDonald, nicely signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, “To Emily, w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fredric March Oversized Signed Photograph8131 - Fredric March Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage textured matte-finish 10 x 13.25 studio portrait of the two-time Oscar winner, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Doctor Goodman with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Myrna Loy Oversized Signed Photograph8132 - Myrna Loy Oversized Signed Photograph
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Enchanting vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 portrait of Loy by Preston Duncan, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To B. D. Burne, Cordially, Myr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Billy and Bobby Mauch Signed Photograph8133 - Billy and Bobby Mauch Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the smiling twins posing back to back, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint by both, “To Richard, Sincere best wishes...your
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Robert Montgomery Oversized Signed Photograph8134 - Robert Montgomery Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 12.5 Clarence Sinclair Bull portrait of Montgomery, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Powell—all good wishes—Rober
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Chester Morris Oversized Signed Photograph8135 - Chester Morris Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Morris by Gene Kornman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Estella—All good wishes, Chester Morris, 193
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paul Muni Oversized Signed Photograph8136 - Paul Muni Oversized Signed Photograph
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American stage and film actor (1895–1967) considered Warner Brothers’ most prestigious actor during the 1930s; he won the Best Actor Oscar for his rol
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Renate Muller Signed Photograph8137 - Renate Muller Signed Photograph
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German singer and actress (1906–1937) who was immensely popular in the early 1930s. Her sudden death at the age of 31 was initially attributed to epil
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Laurence Olivier Oversized Signed Photograph8138 - Laurence Olivier Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 portrait of Olivier in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fred, Kindest and most ap
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Our Gang: Ernest ‘Sunshine Sammy’ Morrison Signed Photograph8139 - Our Gang: Ernest ‘Sunshine Sammy’ Morrison Signed Photograph
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Multitalented American actor (1912–1989) who performed under the stage name ‘Sunshine Sammy,’ who was the only black member of the East Side Kids, an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Our Gang: Darla Hood Signed Photograph8140 - Our Gang: Darla Hood Signed Photograph
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Child actress (1931–1979) best known for her role in the Our Gang film series. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of the child star in a cute hat and
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Our Gang: Jean Darling Signed Photograph8141 - Our Gang: Jean Darling Signed Photograph
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American child actress (1922–2015) who was a regular in the Our Gang short subjects series from 1927-29. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the curly h
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Our Gang: Scotty Beckett Signed Photograph8142 - Our Gang: Scotty Beckett Signed Photograph
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American actor (1929–1968) best known for his juvenile appearances in the popular “Our Gang” film series and for his role as the teenaged Al Jolson in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Our Gang: Joe Cobb Signed Photograph8143 - Our Gang: Joe Cobb Signed Photograph
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Original vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 Hal Roach full-length photo of Cobb as he appeared in Our Gang, signed and inscribed vertically over his image in f
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Our Gang: William ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas Signed Photograph8144 - Our Gang: William ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas Signed Photograph
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Our Gang star (1931–1980) best remembered for his wide-eyed double takes and pigtails that would stand on end when he was ‘ascared.’ Scarce vintage ma
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Barbara Pepper Signed Photograph8145 - Barbara Pepper Signed Photograph
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Breathtaking vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Pepper in a revealing profile pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Billie & Julio,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Powell Oversized Signed Photograph8146 - William Powell Oversized Signed Photograph
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Brilliant vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Clarence Sinclair Bull portrait of Powell seated with a wry smile and holding a cigarette, signed and inscribed
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Tyrone Power Oversized Signed Photograph8147 - Tyrone Power Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 close-up photo of the young actor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Franzie, With my every sincere wish for hap
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Basil Rathbone Signed Photograph8148 - Basil Rathbone Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 portrait of Rathbone in a seated pose, signed and inscribed in dark fountain pen, “To Ethel Hard, Cordially, Basil Rath
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Shirley Ross Oversized Signed Photograph8149 - Shirley Ross Oversized Signed Photograph
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American actress and singer (1913–1975) best known for her performances in Waikiki Wedding opposite Bing Crosby, The Big Broadcast of 1938, Thanks for
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sabu Oversized Signed Photograph8150 - Sabu Oversized Signed Photograph
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Indian actor (1924–1963) best remembered for his roles in The Thief of Bagdad and Black Narcissus; he was the first Indian to achieve great success in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Norma Shearer Oversized Signed Photograph8152 - Norma Shearer Oversized Signed Photograph
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Exceptional vintage pearl-finish 11 x 14 half-length publicity portrait of Shearer in a striking winter coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “F
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sylvia Sidney Oversized Signed Photograph8153 - Sylvia Sidney Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Paramount Pictures publicity portrait of Sidney in a gorgeously coy pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Mr. R. M
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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James Stewart Signed Photograph8154 - James Stewart Signed Photograph
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Crystal-clear vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9 studio portrait of the dapper young actor, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Wally, Sincerely,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Barbara Stanwyck Oversized Signed Photograph8155 - Barbara Stanwyck Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Bert Longworth portrait of the effervescent actress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mildred Smith—Kindest
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Robert Taylor Oversized Signed Photograph8156 - Robert Taylor Oversized Signed Photograph
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Dramatic vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 Ted Allen close-up portrait of the handsome young actor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Raoul Le Mat—
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Shirley Temple Oversized Signed Photograph8157 - Shirley Temple Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 10.75 x 13.5 Hurrell photo of Temple posing with her elbows propped in a book, neatly signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Doc Bishop
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Shirley Temple Series of Portraits and Oversized Signed Photograph8158 - Shirley Temple Series of Portraits and Oversized Signed Photograph
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Superlative vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Temple posing as Thomas Gainsborough’s iconic painting ‘The Blue Boy,’ signed and inscribed in fount
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Three Stooges Signed Photograph8159 - Three Stooges Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 10.25 x 8 publicity still of the Three Stooges holding bottles Brighto during production for the episode ‘Dizzy Doctors,’ signed and in
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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