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Vintage matte-finish 11.5 x 9 photo from the set of The Loves of Pharaoh, signed in fountain pen, in German (loosely translated), “The friendly remind

Intense vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Lugosi as Dracula, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred, Sincerely, Bela Lugosi.” Impressively double-

Large vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Steve McQueen,” on an off-white 5.5 x 6.6 sheet with a clipped photo affixed to top right corner and

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Schwabs for $10, September 1, 1951. Monroe has added her bank information at the top

Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc., business check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Marilyn Monroe, payable to Sutton Motors, Inc. for $58.33, d

Outstanding early vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lone Ranger director Herbert S. Greene with Moore and Silverheels during production, signed and

Oscar-nominated, Russian-born actress (1876–1949) best remembered for her portrayal of Maleva, the old fortune teller in the 1941 horror classic The W

Dashing vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Rathbone, nicely signed against his light shirt in fountain pen, “Cordially, Basil Rathbone.” In fi

Actor (1914–1959) best remembered for his role as Superman in the popular 1950s television series. His homicide at the age of 45 remains one of the gr

Color limited edition 36 x 31 canvas print, numbered 299/500, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by all 15 pictured cast members: James Gand

Elegant vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Taylor, dressed in a dark dress and pearls, looking skyward, signed and inscribed in founta

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Taylor adorned with flowers, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Dear Ray-Boris-Baby, Much love, from Maria ‘Bloody Mary’

DS, signed “Elizabeth Taylor Fisher,” one page, 8.5 x 13, December 8, 1961. Taylor’s 1961 statement for claiming benefits of Section 911 (A) (1). Docu

Outstanding vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 publicity photo of Temple as a lovely young lady, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tommy, Sincer

DS, signed “I. Thalberg,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 6, 1924. Notice explaining the extension of Norma Shearer’s contract. In part: “Referring to your co

Outstanding collection of vintage fountain pen signatures and inscriptions, “To ‘Jane’ Good luck from The 3 Stooges, Moe Howard,” “To Jane, Sincerely,

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed, “Shemp Howard,” payable to Ann Farfel for $50.00, March 2, 1950. A vertical fold thro

DS, nine pages, 8.5 x 13, circa 1946. Agreement between Welles and Mercury Enterprises for a loan of $145,000 “to be used by the undersigned solely fo

A lovely 14 karat yellow gold, sapphire, and ruby necklace and matching earrings originally presented by Brando to his first wife Anna Kashfi. Necklac

Three of Brando’s personally owned, gargantuan, and unique scrapbooks, each measuring 19.75 x 24.75 closed (an impressive and substantial 37.5 x 19.75

Brando’s personally-owned wooden change box, 7.75 x 4.75 x 4.75, with a brown finish and metal clasps and hinges. In very good condition, with scatter

Marlon Brando's thick personal phone book, 7 x 9, consisting of a three-ring binder containing typed pages of contact information for his variou...

Brando’s personally-owned 2002 membership cards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Screen Actor’s Guild, Directors Guild of America,

Brando’s personally-owned set of Charlie Chaplin videotapes entitled ‘Chaplin: The Collection II,’ produced by Madacy Entertainment and housed in a 10

Brando’s personally-owned Bell and Howell Ringmaster II model 830A slide projector, housed in a 17 x 17 x 15.5 padded case. In fine cosmetic condition

Brando’s personally-owned and -used metal filing box, 12.5 x 10 x 10, bearing an affixed tag on the top from Rene’s Van and Storage Co. of Hollywood,

Brando’s personally-owned and -worn black sunglasses manufactured by North, featuring ‘wrap-around’ tinted lenses in the temple area. In fine conditio

Hand-carved wooden lamp base resembling a tree, 11.5? tall and 7.5? in diameter, crafted by Brando and his 12-year-old son Christian as a project. The

Brando’s personally-owned wind chimes, approximately 29? long, consisting of six metal tubes hanging from a metal bell-shaped cap; a similarly shaped

Brando’s personally-owned handheld magnifying glass manufactured by Bausch & Lomb, consisting of a 4? diameter lens attached to an ornate 2.5? l...

Eight glossy 8 x 10 photos, including one color, each signed in felt tip by the Academy Award–winner pictured. Signers are: Ernest Borgnine, George Ch

Seventeen color glossy photos, sixteen 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip or ink by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: June Haver

Collection of 24 signed 8 x 10 photos, various finishes, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Vanessa Redgrav

Collection of eight glossy and satin-finish photos, six 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, including one color, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the actor

Vintage ink signatures of Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Louise Beavers, and Jennifer Jones on individual colored album pages, all approximately 5.5 x 4, wi

All in the Family album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Carroll O’Connor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers, and Rob Reiner. In fine cond

Glossy 8 x 10 cast photo, signed in ink and felt tip by Carroll O’Connor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers, and Rob Reiner. In fine condition.

Handsome vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Claude—With many thanks, Sincerely yours, Dana Andrews.” I

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Andrews singing in The Sound of Music, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Hank—Sincerely, Julie Andrews.” In fine cond

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Barney and Gomer, signed in blue felt tip by Don Knotts and in black felt tip by Jim Nabors. In very fine condition.

Mexican-born actor who played Kerim Bey in From Russia with Love. Died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, prompted by his impending slow death from ca

Glossy 9 x 7.5 Radio Pictures photo of Astaire dancing with Harriet Hoctor in Shall We Dance, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with slightly tr

Lovely color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baker in a fluffy outfit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Two checks: personal check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Ball, “Lucille Ball Arnaz,” payable to Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball Arnaz for $1

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Bankhead in costume for the 1947 Broadway play The Eagle Has Two Heads, signed and inscribed t

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the young actress dressed modestly, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Sexy color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Bardot in a small towel, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with an authentication label affixed to lower

Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bardot in a bikini, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bardot sporting short hair and fishnet stockings, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color 14 x 11 cardstock laser print photo of Bardot pulling her knee up to her chest, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Batman and Robin, signed in blue felt tip, “Adam West” and “Burt Ward, ‘Robin.’” In fine condition.

Two DSs: J. Walter Thompson Company contract, three pages, 8.5 x 11, September 18, 1943, in which Bergen agrees to appear on an RCA radio program in e

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berle wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a startled expression, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To June, Milton Berle.

Untranslated AQS in French on an off-white 7.25 x 4.5 album page, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Sarah Bernhardt, 1887, St. Louis.” In fine c

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos, each signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases.

Uncommon glossy 7.25 x 9 photo, signed in black ink, “Best always, Bill Bixby.” In fine condition, with a small spot to background.

Vintage oversized matte-finish 10 x 13 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Jack Dempsey, wishing you success always, Joan Blondell.” Fra

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of the actress, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Three satin-finish photos, one 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, including two with Charlie Chaplin in Limelight, each signed in black felt tip by Bloom. In fine

Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Ink signature, “Edwin Booth, April 25, 1880,” on

Souvenir cast sheet for Academy Award–winning director Norman Taurog’s 1948 film The Bride Goes Wild, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, signed by 23 memb

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brooks in western gear, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Neil—Wishing you happiness, Rand Brooks.” In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Brown in a baseball uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Edward, I hope you have enjoyed your vi

ALS signed “Billie,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Apologetic letter to Bill. In part: “Thanks for asking me the other n

TLS signed “Jim,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Verney Farm letterhead, January 3, 1980. Letter to Jerry Lewis. In part: “Our warm thanks to you and your gang

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Light overall toning, otherwise fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures promotional photo for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Laverne for his lovely

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 publicity photo of the director, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Bill and Victor—Affectionately, Frank Capra.”

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Carney as his Honeymooners character, Ed Norton, climbing out of a man hole, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes from

Adorable satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Caron holding a book, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 7 x 9 photo of Carson on the set of the Tonight Show, signed in black felt tip, “With best wishes, Johnny Carson.” In fine condition, with a fe

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Chevalier, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to filmmaker Billy Wilder, “Dear Billy—This is a photo they took in Mon

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Christie leaning against a tree, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

French director (1898–1981) best known for such films as À nous la liberté and The Ghost Goes West. ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, ...

Glossy 8 x 10 full-length Paramount Pictures publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with surface impressions to image from nota

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the seductively dressed actress in one of her early roles, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Collins wrapped in a fur boa, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, circa 1960s–1970s, “For Ha

Three different color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Conrad from early in his career, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Good luck Jimmie, see you on our next visit, Junior Cook, Dec. 12, 1934.” In

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Frank—Thanks for being my friend—Jeanne Crain.” In fine condition.

Eye-catching vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Crawford wrapped in fur, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My gratitude to Jess Hooglin from Jo

TLS signed “Joan,” two pages, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, April 9, 1965. Letter to Hedda Comorau. In part: “How sweet you were to write to me about ‘G

Vintage ink signature, “Bing Crosby,” on an off-white card. Double-matted and framed with a photo from White Christmas and a 45 rpm single of ‘White C

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Curtis as Festus, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For my friends Dick & Betty, with a mighty mess of appreciatio...

Handsome color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Curtis, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Trimmed 5.5 x 8.25 book photo with a large image of Cushing working in a laboratory and two smaller photos on the reverse, signed on all three images

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 28, 1969. Standard AFTRA contract in which Dangerfield agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in e

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Davis seated in a chair, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks.

ALS, one page, 5 x 4, The Lombardy letterhead, no date. Short letter sending birthday wishes. In full: “So many congratulations on your 100th birthday

SYNI Corporation business check, 7 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Davis, Jr., payable to Ralph Scott for $415.05, February 15, 1981. In fine

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Vogue Records, All my best, Sammy Davis, Jr.” In very good condition, with repaired t

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of DeCarlo lying on a carpet, signed in black felt tip, “Luck! Yvonne DeCarlo 82.” In fine condition, with a few small creases and

Glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of DeHaven and Haver in the film I’ll Get By, signed in black felt tip by Gloria DeHaven and in blue felt tip, “Love, June Ha

TLS signed “C. B. de M.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Paramount Pictures letterhead, October 3, 1935. Letter to Aileen Brenon of Paramount. In part: “What do

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page, 6.25 x 10, personal letterhead, May 29, 1934. Letter to Aileen Brenon of Paramount. In part: “Your letter has been close

Cecil B. deMille Productions, Inc. business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by deMille, payable to Bank of America for $137.81,

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Dietrich, one in a white suit and one in a sparkling dress, each signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine co

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dietrich in an elegant white gown surrounded by photos of herself, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dietrich bathed in soft light, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Respected film director (1885–1981) who began his career as one of the pioneering figures of the silent era and went on to make more than 400 movies,