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Film director (1908–1991) best remembered for his adaptations of Charles Dickens’s novels, as well as epics such as The Bridge on the River Kwai and L

Glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Leaud in Last Tango in Paris, signed and inscribed in red felt tip in French to publicist Walter Alford. In fine condition,

Popular British actress (1935–1961) who tragically died in a car accident at age 25. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Lionel, Best

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Lee as Dracula in the Warner Bros. film The Satanic Rise of Dracula, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Fred, My best, Chr

Menacing glossy 8 x 10 photo of Leonard holding a gun, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Jerry,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 9, 1961. Letter of thanks to Joe Harper. In part: “The delay in thanking you f

Two sexy satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, one color, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a light crease to the background of the color p

Choice vintage ink signature, “Peter Lorre,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 slip clipped from a document. In very fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the crew of the Pacific Princess, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Aaron Spelling, Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange,

DS, two onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, August 22, 1939. Agreement between Lubitsch Productions and Sol Lesser in which Lubitsch hires “Lesser to render hi

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos of Luke, each signed and inscribed in blue felt tip or white ink, with Luke adding the name of the film, “Gremlins,” to one.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lupino as a young actress, signed in green felt tip, “Smiling for you—when I was—18, Ida Lupino.” In fine condition, with the f

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling to borders.

Dean Martin Special Account check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Martin, payable to Cash for $25.00, December 20, 1974. In fine conditi

Four personal checks from 1973–1974, 6 x 2.75, each filled out and signed in blue or black ballpoint, “Zeppo Marx.” In fine condition, with light hand

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gene Rayburn and the panel on the set of the show, signed in black felt tip, “You have great taste! Gene Rayburn,”

Glossy 9 x 7 CBS Television publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Bea Arthur and Bill Macy and signed in red felt tip, “My best, Adrienne Barbe

Academy Award–winning director (1898–1969) known for Going My Way, The Bells of St. Mary’s, and An Affair to Remember. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 promotion

Pearl-finish 10.25 x 13.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in red felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creases, a few lightly touching sig

Vintage oversized matte-finish 10 x 13 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jack Dempsey, With every sincere wish for your continued succe

Elaborate felt tip signature on a yellow 5 x 3 card, signed again in print below, “T. Mifune 1981.” In fine condition.

Born Jeanne Bourgeois, Mistinguett (1875–1956) was one of the most popular French entertainers of her day and the highest-paid female entertainer in t

Handsome and youthful glossy 7.5 x 9 photo of Mitchum, signed in black felt tip, “Respectfully—Robert Mitchum.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Two photos: glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of Mitchum on a boat, signed at the bottom in black felt tip; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mitchum as Admiral Halsey

Glossy 8 x 10 cast photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Alan, Clarence Williams III,” “To Allen, Good luck, Michael Cole,” and “Love, Pe

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Dudley Moore” and “Best wishes, Peter Cooke,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Ballpoint notation to reverse indicates signa

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Moorehead as she appeared in Bewitched, signed and inscribed in purple felt tip, “To LaVerne, Best Wishes, Agnes Moorehead.” In

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Bob and Doug McKenzie on the set of Great White North, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Dear Alan, You are suc

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 1, 1957. Murphy writes to a woman named Reba. In full: “Thanks for your letter and the beaut

Actor and politician (1902–1992) famous as a song-and-dance man, appearing in many big-budget musicals. In 1951, he was awarded an honorary Academy Aw

Glossy 8 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Napier wearing thick glasses, signed in purple felt tip, “Greetings, Alan Napier.” In fine condition.

Two lovely glossy photos of Neal, 8 x 10 and 7.25 x 9, each signed in blue or black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges t

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Neame on set, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Ronald Neame.” In fine condition.

Mysterious glossy 8 x 10 photo of Negri, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the upper border.

RSVP card, 4.25 x 3.25, for a cocktail party for Bruce and Chrystie Jenner in 1976 after Jenner won the decathlon, with Newman’s name and address writ

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Newman, payable to A. E. Hotchner for $198.00, May 4, 1973. Expected stamps, one touching first let

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Niven in a suit and tie, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Notation to reverse indicates that it was signed i

Glossy 7.75 x 9 photo of O’Brien dressed as a policeman, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne, God bless you, Pat O’Brien.” In fine con

Glossy 10 x 7.75 photo from the 1939 film Hunchback of Notre Dame, picturing O’Hara holding out her dress, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To

Program for The Godfather from 1972, 8.5 x 11, signed inside on a cast listing page in black felt tip by Pacino. Moderate marks and creases to the cov

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a scene from Perils of Nyoka, signed and inscribed in the borders in blue and black ink, “To LaVerne—Best Wishes, Clayton Moore

Glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of Philbin in a scary scene from The Phantom of the Opera, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To La Verne Decker, All Best W

Glossy 6.5 x 9.75 photo of Pickens hiding on top of a nuclear warhead, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “Hi LaVerne, I don’t think they can fi

German stage director and producer (1893–1966) who was one of the foremost exponents of epic theatre. Unsigned autograph theatrical notes in pencil, t

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos, each signed in black felt tip, with Pleshette adding a brief inscription to one photo. Scattered creases to uninsc

Original signed pencil self-portrait profile of himself looking through a camera lens on a white 7.75 x 10 sheet, signed “The view finder, R. Polanski

Five personal checks, all 6 x 2.75, all dated from 1974, and all signed “Vincent L. Price, Jr.” In fine condition, with expected stamps and holes, lig

Glossy 8 x 10 photo from Haunted Honeymoon, signed in red felt tip by Radner and black felt tip by Wilder. In fine condition, witha few light scattere

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Rainer, signed in blue felt tip, “Sincerely, Luise Rainer.” In fine condition.

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of Rains on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, done by an admirer in 1951, signed in fountain pen by Rains. In fine co

Vintage ink signature, “Basil Rathbone,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1 slip clipped from the closing of a document. In fine condition.

Indian filmmaker (1921–1992) regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema. Felt tip signature, “Satyajit Ray,” on an off-white 5.5 x

Matte-finish 4 x 6 photo of Reed wearing a dazzling necklace, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 7 x 8.5 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ginger, Donna Reed.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges and surface impressi

Distinguished French director (1894–1979) whose 1939 classic Rules of the Game takes a place among the most acclaimed films ever made. Felt tip signat

Glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “Best Wishes Matt, Tony Richardson.” In fine condition, wit

DS, signed “Hal E. Roach,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 21, 1939. Roach confirms an agreement “with Jack Haley, for the services of Oliver Hardy on the W

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of the famous producer, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To LaVerne, Regards, Hal Roach.” In fine condition.

Two items: glossy 10 x 8 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Julia, signed in blue felt tip; and a color 10 x 8 lobby card for All the President’s

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of a young Robinson enjoying a pipe, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Charles Williamson, All good wishes

Youthful glossy 8 x 10 photo of Rogers dancing, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “To Mr. LaVerne Decker, With Blessings, from Ginger Rogers.” In

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the hirsute actor with an unbuttoned shirt, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker, With Best Wishes, Gilbe

Glossy 10 x 8 Columbia Pictures promotional photo of Ross while filming California Suite, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of the busty Russell, signed in black felt tip, “God bless!! Jane Russell.” In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Russell adorned with three strands of pearls, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker, All good things to yo

Glossy 7 x 9 cast photo, signed in black felt tip by Jim Belushi, Harry Shearer, Martin Short, and Christopher Guest, and in blue felt tip by Billy Cr

Actor (1895–1962) who appeared as a cowboy sidekick and was the second Bozo the Clown. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 French real photo postcard of Schneider holding a dog, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a

Two items: color 10 x 8 lobby card of of Scofield in A Man for All Seasons, signed at the top in black ink; and a satin-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scorsese talking to Robert DeNiro on the set of Taxi Driver, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photo of Scott in Taps, signed in blue felt tip, “Geo. C. Scott.” In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. Tack holes and creasing to corners and borders, otherwise fine condition. Accompanie

Pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “For Miss Elizabeth Haprien, Most sincerely, Peter Sellers, Nov. 1967.” In fine cond

British actress (1755–1831) who became the queen of the stage, unrivaled as a tragedienne. ALS signed “S. Siddons,” one page both sides, 3.5 x 4.5, no

Versatile and durable director (1912–1991) who helmed such classics as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Dirty Harry, and John Wayne’s final film, The S

Glossy 9 x 7 NBC Television composite publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Billy Barty, and Sid and Marty Kroft. Promotional information is af

Producer and director (1910–1951) known for working with the Marx Brothers and Abbott and Costello. Scarce TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Columbia Pictures

Film director (1900–1973) known for his melodramatic noir thrillers. ALS, one page, 8.25 x 5.75, personal letterhead, June 2, 1972. Letter to an admir

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the critics, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Alan—2 Thumbs up! Gene Siskel,” and “Roger Ebert.” In fine conditio

Glossy 8 x 10 Universal Television publicity photo of Steve Austin, signed in black felt tip, “All the best, Lee Majors”; and a glossy 8 x 10 Universa

German inventor and early filmmaker (1863–1939) who, with his brother, invented the Bioskop projector, which they used on on November 1, 1895 to displ

Original Howdy Doody ventriloquist doll from 1972 by Eegee, complete with scarf and boots, signed and inscribed on the top of his head in black felt t

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Sondergaard smiling, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creases to the left corners.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actress in a dazzling sequined outfit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker, Best wishes, Barbara Stan

Elegant glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Stanwyck, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo for Psycho, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “My very best wishes to you, George, Joseph Stefano (author of scr

Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount promotional photo for No Way to Treat a Lady, signed in black ink, “Thank you—Rod Stieger.” In fine condition, with a vertical

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Steiger as he appeared in The Unholy Wife, signed in red ballpoint, “Thank you, Rod Steiger.” In fine condition.

Felt tip signature, “George Stevens,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Academy Award–winning director (1904–1975) known for Giant, The Diary of Anne Frank, and A Place in the Sun. TLS signed “George,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5,

Two checks: a personal check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Stewart, payable to the Carlyle for $546.00, dated October 25, 1978; and a business chec

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of detectives Mike Stone and Steve Keller, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Alan, My best—Karl Malden,” and signed and

Two glossy 8 x 10 full-length photos of Stuart, each signed in black or white ink. In overall very good to fine condition, with some emulsion loss to

Four photos of various finishes, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed in felt tip by the Superman actor pictured. Signers are: Kirk Alyn, Jack

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Swanson in her most famous role as Sunset Boulevard’s Norma Desmond, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a trimmed

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of the Hollywood couple, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jo—All our love—Always—Bob” and “Ursula.” Bl

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the pair dancing in the 1936 film Captain January, signed in black felt tip, “Shirley Temple Black,” and in blue felt tip, “Bes

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Temple as a lovely young lady, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Rattray, Love, Shirley Temple.” In

Five letters, consisting of four ALSs and one TLS, each one page or one page both sides, no dates. General correspondence to fellow actor Richard Ward

Glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of Besser humorously glaring at a bust, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Laverne, Best wishes always, Joe Besser.” In