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1. ADAMS, Nick (1931-68). Inscribed Photograph Signed.
This actor appeared in "Mister Roberts," "Rebel Without a Cause" and other films, but is mainly remembered for playing Johnny Yuma on the television series "The Rebel" (1959-61). IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. [ca. early 1960s]. Near fine. Faint tape stain at each corner. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of the youthful star, inscribed big and bold in green fountain pen along the bottom "To Donald Burnell / Always good luck. / Nick Adams / The Rebel." Adams' sudden death at age 36 makes inscribed photographs rather scarce.
Price: $400.00
2. AKINS, Claude (1918-94).
Signature.
Excellent character actor in heavy roles, Akins appears in "From Here to Eternity," "The Caine Mutiny," "The Defiant Ones" and more. Large signature and date (1984 December 5) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Pasadena, CA]. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $15.00
3. ALEXANDER, Ben (1911-69).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
The one-time silent film child star found fame again in a far different media -- television -- when he played Officer Frank Smith on Jack Webb's "Dragnet" (1952-59). IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. Very good. Light scotch tape stain at each corner; mild wrinkle at left center. Glossy publicity portrait for the 1958 film "Man in the Shadow," a half-length informal shot depicting Alexander as a deputy sheriff, sleeves rolled up and hands on hips. He inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint at lower right (a darkish area, making for fair to poor contrast only): "Best Wishes! / Ben Alexander." A scarce autograph despite contrast that leaves much to be desired -- and priced accordingly.
Price: $100.00
4. ALEXANDER, Ben (1911-69).
Signature and Inscription.
The one-time silent film child star found fame again in a far different media -- television -- when he played Officer Frank Smith on Jack Webb's "Dragnet" (1952-59). Large, bold "The best to my friend, / Donald Burnell / from -- / Ben Alexander" penned in blue ballpoint on a 4½" X 4" slip, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Scotch tape stain at each corner, slightly touching a couple of letters. Very uncommon.
Price: $75.00
5. ALLEN, Dave (1936-2005).
Signature.
This Irish comedian was a BBC mainstay throughout the 1960s and '70s; his low-key style usually featured himself seated, cigarette in one hand and whiskey in the other, lambasting the Church of England and the Catholic Church; his "Dave Allen at Large" television show ran for many years and gained him a huge following throughout the English-speaking world. Large, bold signature in blue fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated 1981 October 2 in another hand. Near fine. Accompanied by an unsigned Typed Note, 1p, 8½" X 11", New York, NY, 1981 October 2. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Writing from The Booth Theatre, where he was touring with his enormously successful "An Evening with Dave Allen." He notes, "I have been overwhelmed by the delightful reception the people all across the country have given me. It has made for me a most wonderful welcome for me on my stay in New York...." With original envelope.
Price: $35.00
6. ALLEN, Rex (1920-99).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
One of the last of the singing cowboys, known as "Mister Cowboy" and "The Arizona Cowboy," Allen starred in cowboy films of the 1950s and is credited with composing 300 songs, among them "Crying in the Chapel" (1953). IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Faint scotch tape stain at each corner; tiny (1/8") surface chip near dead center. Nice half-length portrait of Allen in ornate beaded Indian buckskin shirt, fondly caressing his favorite horse's head. Nicely inscribed and signed in blue fountain pen in a light area at upper left: "'To Don' / Our [illegible] / Rex Allen / and / Ko Ko." Despite slight flaw, a nice vintage example from one of the last of the singing cowboys.
Price: $40.00
7. ALLEN, Rex (1920-99).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
One of the last of the singing cowboys, known as "Mister Cowboy" and "The Arizona Cowboy," Allen starred in cowboy films of the 1950s and is credited with composing 300 songs, among them "Crying in the Chapel" (1953). Uncommon glossy oversize IPS, heavy stock 16" X 20", Kankakee, IL, 1961. Very good. Image is superb and unflawed, but ink contrast is good only. Handsome head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Allen in plaid shirt, scarf and white ten-gallon hat, inscribed enormously in the light area above his hat in blue ballpoint: "To Donald / My Best Always / Rex Allen / 1961 / 'Kankakee.'" Very attractive and unusual despite mediocre ink contrast -- likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose, but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece, probably one of a kind in this large format. Striking display item.
Price: $125.00
8. AMECHE, Don (1908-93).
Autograph Document Signed.
This amiable American leading man of the late 1930s (best known for "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell") returned to films late in life and became more popular than ever, winning an Oscar for the 1986 film "Cocoon." Partly-printed ADS, 1p, 9¼" X 3", Hollywood, CA, 1937 May 1. Near fine. Check drawn on the California Bank, filled out in bold green and signed by Ameche, made out to Lakeside Golf Club for one hundred fifty dollars. Normal bank perforation cancellations slightly touching Ameche's text, but not the signature. Attractive early piece.
Price: $55.00
9. AMECHE, Don (1908-93).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
This amiable American leading man of the late 1930s (best known for "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell") returned to films late in life and became more popular than ever, winning an Oscar for the 1986 film "Cocoon." IPS, 7" X 9", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Glossy closeup of Ameche in straw hat, boldly inscribed "To William -- / Best wishes" and signed.
Price: $45.00
10. ANDERS, Glenn (1889-1981).
Signature.
This stage actor made few films, but earned a reputation for his portrayals of sinister characters (as in "The Lady from Shanghai"). Curious double signature and sentiment ("Charles Glenn Anders / Glenn Anders / That's better?") and date (1978 May 8) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
11. ANDERSON, Judith (1898-1992).
Photograph Signed.
Accomplished Australian-born actress with numerous stage ("Medea") and film ("Laura") credits. PS, 10" X 8", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Lovely scene from "Laura" showing Anderson with Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb and VINCENT PRICE (1911-94), who also signs it.
Price: $95.00
12. ANDREWS, Harry (1911-89).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
English tough guy character actor who struts his stuff in "The Battle of Britain" and numerous combat films. IPS, 3½" X 5½", n.p., 1960. Fine. Striking glossy closeup in costume from "Solomon and Sheba" (1959), inscribed "Best wishes / from / Harry Andrews / 1960."
Price: $50.00
13. ANDREWS, Harry (1911-89).
Signature.
English tough guy character actor who struts his stuff in "The Battle of Britain" and numerous combat films. Handsome signature and date (1971 June 17) in bold red ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Hastings, England]. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a 1959 vintage 10" X 8" glossy lobby card for "Solomon and Sheba."
Price: $45.00
14. ANGLIN, Margaret (1876-1958).
Signature.
Greek tragedies and Shakespearian dramas on the American stage during the first part of the 20th century often starred this Canadian-born actress. Large bold signature in thick brown ink, heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card, n.p., n.y. [1906]. Very good. Mildly age toned. A great example.
Price: $25.00
15. ANTOON, A.J. (1944-92).
Signature.
Famed stage director of the New York Shakespeare Festival for many years, awarded a Tony in 1973 for "That Championship Season." Uncommon signature and "Hi!", dated 1975 November 4, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
16. ARDEN, Eve (1912-90).
Signature.
Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio (later television) series "Our Miss Brooks." Large signature, dated 1976 July 25, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" glossy portrait.
Price: $20.00
17. ARDEN, Eve (1912-90).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio (later television) series "Our Miss Brooks." IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. Very good. Attractive vintage half-length portrait of Arden taken for the 1959 film "Anatomy of a Murder," showing her in dress and white gloves holding a dog on her lap. At right of center she inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint: "Warmest Wishes / to Donald Burnell / from / Eve Arden." Contrast good.
Price: $50.00
18. ARLEN, Richard (1898-1976).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Film star who appeared in the first film to win the best picture Oscar, "Wings" (1927). IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Very good. Slight ink skips in part of the inscription. Glossy smiling portrait.
Price: $45.00
19. ARLISS, George (1868-1946).
Autograph Letter Signed (initials).
The great English actor of stage and screen won an Academy Award in 1930 for "Disraeli." ALS (initials), 1p, 8" X 10½", n.p., 1928 March 9. Addressed to Wakeman Hartley, a Connecticut theatre figure. Very good. Original folds. "As the weather is so uncertain in March and as the Benj. Franklin have offered the same rooms (I think they called it the Royal Suite) I have decided it will be better for me to stay there than go so far from the theatre. Don't you think so?" Signed simply "GA." Accompanied by Wakeman Hartley's copy of Arliss's autobiography, "Up the Years from Bloomsbury" (Boston: Little, Brown, 1928), a very good early printing in red cloth bearing Hartley's penciled ownership signature.
Price: $95.00
20. ARNAZ, Desi (1917-86).
Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
"Ricky Ricardo," Cuban-born actor and singer who co-starred with wife Lucille Ball in the groundbreaking comic "I Love Lucy" television series. Large signature in black ink, 4½" X 1½" slip, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Small scotch tape stain at each corner. Accompanied by a choice 5" X 7" matte-finish head-and-shoulders portrait of Desi and Lucy at the height of their fame, with facsimile signatures below their images. A charming pair.
Price: $75.00
21. ARQUETTE, Cliff (1905-74).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Better known as "Charley Weaver," this character actor of film, radio and early television was long a regular on television's Hollywood Squares. IPS (magazine), 4 3/4" X 10", n.p., n.y. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Half-length portrait in dress as Charley Weaver, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint across his chest: "To my pal / Donald Burnell / one of my people / from that wild old man / Charley Weaver / & / Cliff Arquette." Most of this runs on top of his white shirt, making for good contrast, but a few words appear on top of his patterned tie, where contrast is poor. (Printed caption below image reads: "He's just as real to Cliff Arquette as he is / to viewers of Hobby Lobby or The Jack Paar Show -- / for reasons as heartwarming as Charley himself.")
Price: $40.00
22. ASHCROFT, Peggy (1907-91).
Photograph Signed.
This knighted British actress appeared in "The Thirty-Nine Steps" and many other distinguished films. PS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Fine. Glossy still portrait of Ashcroft in her Oscar-winning role in "A Passage to India" (1984), boldly signed.
Price: $75.00
23. ASTAIRE, Fred (1899-1987) and MILLER, Anne (1923-2004).
Signature and Inscription / Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
Even though the report on his first screen test was dismal ("Can't act. Can't sing. Can dance a little."), the genial hoofer became one of the most innovative and influential dancers in film history; his collaboration with Ginger Rogers resulted in such classics as "The Gay Divorcee" and "Top Hat"; other notable appearances include "Holiday Inn" and "Funny Face." Miller was a versatile dancer, singer and actress who appeared in many films from the late '30s through the '50s, notably "Easter Parade" (1948) and "Kiss Me Kate" (1953); on stage she is remembered for "Mame" (1969-70) and "Sugar Babies" (1979). Bold "Best of luck to / Donald Burnell -- / from / Fred Astaire / 1960" in blue ballpoint on an irregular, roughly rectangular-shaped 3½" X 2 3/4" slip, n.p. Good plus. Three small scotch tape stains at edges, slightly touching upon three separate letters. Miller's is a large bold signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1979 June 9. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine 10" X 8" glossy photograph, a scene from "Easter Parade" showing Astaire in tuxedo and Anne Miller in flowing gown dancing together. A fine image and nice signatures of the two pictured.
Price: $100.00
24. ATKINSON, Brooks (1894-1984).
Signature.
The only New York theatre critic well-liked enough to have a theatre named after him. Atkinson signs a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dating it 1970 July 12, n.p. [Durham, NY]. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
25. ATTENBOROUGH, Richard (born 1923).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
This distinguished, knighted British actor has appeared in numerous fine films over the past half century -- "The Great Escape," "The Flight of the Phoenix" and "Jurassic Park" among them -- and has directed and produced others. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Fine. Handsome glossy scene showing Sir Richard in "Gandhi," nicely inscribed "My best wishes Terry, / Richard Attenborough / 83."
Price: $35.00
26. AUER, Mischa (1905-67).
Signed Play Program.
"My Man Godfrey" earned this Russian immigrant a 1936 Oscar nomination. Centerfold page of a Kingston, New York play program, 11½" X 8½", n.d. [late 1940s]. Very good. Announcement for the play "Twentieth Century," by Ben Hecht and Charles McArthur, listing the performers, the center text surrounded by local advertisements, signed twice in pencil by Auer. (The first signature he aborted, as the pencil dug into the paper.)
Price: $35.00
27. AUMONT, Jean-Pierre (1909-2001).
Signature.
French film star and heartthrob. Full signature and date (1969 May 22) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Chicago, IL]. Very good. With original envelope. Comes with a 1943 vintage 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Aumont in "Assignment in Brittany."
Price: $50.00
28. AUTOGRAPHS-4921
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Known as "The Singing Cowboy," this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball, he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS, 3½" X 3½", n.p., n.d. [October 1955]. Very good. Light tape stain at each corner. Original, one-of-a-kind black-and-white snapshot of Autry in full cowboy regalia signing an autograph, surrounded by a couple of fans. At the bottom, in bold black fountain pen, he inscribes and signs: "To Donald / With My best / wishes / Gene Autry." The ink skips a bit on the "ld" in "Donald" and the "st" in "best," and one tape stain imposes partly on the "G" in "Gene." Overall, still an attractive example on a unique image. Likely taken at the Coliseum in Chicago.
Price: $75.00
29. AUTRY, Gene (1907-98), COCA, Imogene (1908-2001), KIRBY, Durward (1912-2000), ROACH, Hal (1892-1992) and ROGERS, Will Jr. (1912-93).
Signed First Day Cover.
Autry was known as "The Singing Cowboy," a Western star who appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954 before turning his attention to baseball as successful owner of the California Angels; Coca was a brilliant comedian who pioneered live television with Sid Caesar on "Your Shows of Shows" in the early 1950s; Kirby was a genial television personality and comic who served as second banana on "The Gary Moore Show" for many years and as co-host with Allen Funt on "Candid Camera" (1961-66); Roach was a pioneering, two-time Oscar winning American producer and director who paired Laurel with Hardy and created the classic "Our Gang" comedy serial; Rogers was the son of the beloved humorist and played his old man in "The Story of Will Rogers" (1950) and appeared in a number of other films before briefly serving as California representative (1943-44). Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Claremore, California on 1979 November 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Fine. Single 15-cent "Will Rogers" stamp at upper right and handsome "Will Rogers American Humorist" cachet at left. No recipient's name/address. Boldly signed by these five film, television and stage figures in black fineline. A great assemblage.
Price: $200.00
30. AUTRY, Gene (1907-98).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Known as "The Singing Cowboy," this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball, he became successful owner of the California Angels. Color IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner, else attractive overall. A superb, expertly hand-tinted head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Autry in ten-gallon hat and elaborately embroidered Western shirt, inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With best wishes / Gene Autry." Unusual in this hand-tinted format and exceptionally handsome.
Price: $175.00
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