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Multi-faceted mogul of show business (1886–1954) who assumed the various roles of theatre director and producer, songwriter, actor, screenwriter, and

Darling vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of the timeless duo locked in a playful gaze on the dance floor, signed in fountain pen, “Fred Astaire,” and sig

Two different cardstock 8 x 10s, one featuring Adele in a flamboyant collar and jewelry, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jerry, Love Adele

TLS signed “Lucy,” one page, 6.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, April 2, 1981. Short letter of thanks for a picture frame sent by an admirer. In part:

Unsigned handwritten manuscript, in pencil, three pages, 8.25 x 10.75, no date. An article in French entitled “Au Canada,” in part (translated): “I ju

Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 10.75 photo of Carroll and Brian Donlevy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my dear dear Carmen, whose friendship

DS, signed “Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Carson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 12, 1977. Carson informs Jacques-Yves Cousteau that he “may use my name as one...

Distinctive color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Colbert as Cleopatra, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 6.25 x 10, personal letterhead, June 9, 1953. Letter to Eylla Jacobus. In part: “I, too, am sorry you didn’t get down to

Glossy 7.75 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo from early in her career, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Bette Davis for Lester Glasswer.” In fine

Handsome glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases.

Gorgeous vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait by Vandamm of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Joan & Gully, in memory o...

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 21, 1965. Ford lists his earnings as a member of the Directors Guild of America, as “maximum,” and his potential earni

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 28, 1968. Grable sends thanks for some photos. In part: “It is always pleasant to be remembe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hart as The Lone Ranger, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To my good friend Frank, Sincere best wishes, John Hart ‘The L

TLS signed “Kate,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, January 14, 1982. Letter to a doctor. In full: “You write the best thank you letters of anyon

English character actress (1917–1998). Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip. Scattered light surface creasing, a small tear

German actor (1884–1959) best known for playing the title role in the 1920 silent horror classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Vintage fountain pen sig

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ladd leaning against a fence, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To Jean, Regards, Alan Ladd.” In fine condition

Dazzling glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph—Good Luck! Dorothy Lamour.” In fine condition, wit