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1. MACK, Andrew (1863-1931). Signature and Inscription.
Vaudeville singer and comedian known as "America's Greatest Irish Comedian." Huge "Sincerely / Andrew Mack" in bold thick pencil, 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Very good. Although in pencil, quite attractive.
Price: $20.00

2. MACKAILL, Dorothy (1903-90). Inscribed Photograph Signed.
British-born silent film star, once a Ziegfield chorus girl. IPS, 3½" X 6½", n.p., n.d. Fine. Beautiful printed artist's sketch of Mackaill in her prime, inscribed "For / Terry Kocsett, / Ever thine, / Dorothy Mackaill." Rather scarce.
Price: $55.00

3. MACKAILL, Dorothy (1903-90). Signature.
British-born silent film star, once a Ziegfield chorus girl. Large, bold signature on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1984 November 28. Fine. With original envelope. A superb example.
Price: $30.00

4. MANN, Delbert (1920-2007). Autograph Note Signed.
This American film and television director was only the third director to win both an Academy Award and a Cannes Palme d'Or for the same film ("Marty," 1955); other films include "Desire Under the Elms" (1958), "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" (1960), "A Gathering of Eagles" (1963) and "David Copperfield" (1969). ANS, 1p, heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card, Manhasset, NY, n.d. [1956 January 12 postal cancellation]. Addressed to noted Lincoln scholar ARNOLD F. GATES (1914-93). Near fine. Preprinted reply card for a Civil War Round Table of New York meeting. Mann checks the "will not attend" line and signs boldly in black fountain pen, adding below: "Wish I could be there. Will be in Hollywood directing 'The Day Lincoln Was Shot' -- CBS. Feb. 11th." This made-for-tv film aired on the "Ford Star Jubilee" series, and starred Raymond Massey as Abraham Lincoln, Lillian Gish as Mary Lincoln, Jack Lemmon as John Wilkes Booth, narrated by Charles Laughton. Interesting and unusual.
Price: $40.00

5. MANN, Delbert (1920-2007). Typed Letter Signed.
This American film and television director was only the third director to win both an Academy Award and a Cannes Palme d'Or for the same film ("Marty," 1955); other films include "Desire Under the Elms" (1958), "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" (1960), "A Gathering of Eagles" (1963) and "David Copperfield" (1969). TLS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Los Angeles, CA, 1978 November 3. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES (1914-93). Near fine. On "Richmond-Confederate Productions, Inc." letterhead, Mann chats with this friend from his days in New York in the 1950s. "I was involved in doing a television film during the early part of the summer," he writes, "and then was off to Ireland where I spent the last two months preparing a film which, unfortunately, has collapsed because of a failure in the financing plans. So now I am back here, not knowing for sure what I will be doing next, but left free to try to catch up on my old correspondence! Maybe sometime we will be able to get the [Robert E.] Lee project off the ground. Money has been promised from various sources, but as yet hasn't materialized. I have learned to count on nothing in this crazy business, so it may happen with surprising suddenness, or it may not happen at all...." Signed simply "Del" in green marker. Mann directed a number of made-for-television movies around this time, making it difficult to determine exactly which film he was filming "during the early part of the summer." And it seems this film involving General Lee never came to pass, for nothing resembling this appears in the Mann filmography. An interesting letter.
Price: $75.00

6. MANSFIELD, Jayne (1932-67) and HARGITAY, Mickey (1926-2006). Inscribed Photographs Signed.
The "poor man's Marilyn Monroe" is remembered for breathless, ditzy roles in films of the late '50s and early '60s such as "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" (1957); she was decapitated in an auto accident. Hargitay was a Hungarian-born bodybuilder who won the "Mr. Universe" title in 1956; as one of Mae West's musclemen in her stage show, he came to the attention of starlet Jayne Mansfield; once wed, they appeared together in films such as "The Loves of Hercules" (1960) and "Promises! Promises!" (1963), and he appeared in other B movies such as "Primitive Love" (1964), the Italian kitsch classic "Bloody Pit of Horror" (1965), "Spree" (1967), "Wild Wild World of Jayne Mansfield" (1968), "Lady Frankenstein" (1971), "The Reincarnation of Isabel" (1972) and "Delirium" (1972). Choice pair (of photographs, that is): Hers is an IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., 1961 August 28. Very good. Faint yellowish tape stain at each corner. Scene from "Kiss Them for Me" (1957) showing Mansfield full-length in profile standing in a shipyard, holding up a poodle cheek to cheek. She inscribes it hugely and flamboyantly "To Donald M. Burnell -- / Affectionately, / Jayne / Mansfield / 8/28/61." (The dots on both "i" letters and even the period are drawn as hearts, of course.) His is likewise an IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., 1961 August. Very good. Faint yellowish tape stain at each corner. Full-length flexing "muscle shot" in a teeny swimsuit, inscribed large and bold in thick fountain pen "To Don / Burnell / Sincerely / Mickey Hargitay / Aug. 1961." A superb and scarce duo, signed to the same admirer on the same day.
Price: $725.00

7. MANSFIELD, Jayne (1932-67). Inscribed Photograph Signed.
The "poor man's Marilyn Monroe" is remembered for breathless, ditzy roles in films of the late '50s and early '60s such as "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" (1957); she was decapitated in an auto accident. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., 1961 August 28. Very good. Faint yellowish tape stain at each corner. Teasing head-and-shoulders shot of "America's Smartest Dumb Blonde" almost wearing a strapless, low-cut number. Near the bottom, she inscribes it quite large and flamboyant "To Don -- / Love & Kisses! / Jayne Mansfield / 8/28/61." (The dots on both "i" letters and even the dot on the exclamation point are drawn as hearts, of course.) Very charming and extremely scarce.
Price: $550.00

8. MARCEAU, Marcel (1923-2007). Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
Unquestionably the 20th century's most famous mime, this French pantomimist toured the world for decades as "Bib," the character he created in 1947. "'Bip' / Marcel / Marceau" in thin black fineline together with his usual scrawled flower sketch on a 4" X 3" archival cream colored bookplate featuring a printed book border. Fine. Not gummed on verso and never affixed. Accompanied by a nice 8" X 10" black and white photograph, a charming half-length portrait of a smiling Marceau in character as "Bip."
Price: $55.00

9. MARCHAND, Nancy (1928-2000). Signature.
This two-time Emmy award winning actress achieved great popularity playing Mrs. Pynchon on television's "Lou Grant" (1977-81). Bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1989 February 14. Fine. Bold, attractive signature in blue ballpoint. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00

10. MARINOFF, Fania (1890-1971). Inscribed Photograph Signed.
This Russian-American actress played lead and supporting roles in many Broadway plays (1903-37) and starred in eight silent films (1914-17); in 1914 she married the homosexual writer and photographer Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964), a union that lasted until his death. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., 1947. Near fine. A superb closeup image taken by Van Vechten on January 9, 1939 -- when he returned to photography after a lengthy hiatus of writing, she was among his first subjects. Here she appears almost in profile, hair wrapped in a silky turban of some sort, wearing a decorative blouse and with a fabric backdrop that both suggest her native Ukrainia. In a light area at the upper left, she inscribes it boldly in a purple ink "For Edward / Darnell / the 7th and / the best / My best wishes / always / Fania Marinoff / 1947." This image does not bear the Van Vechten blind-embossed stamp at the lower corner, as do some. Carl Van Vechten had befriended, through correspondence, a young American G.I. named Edward Darnell, and a series of visits between Darnell and Van Vechten took place. Whenever Van Vechten inscribed copies of his books to Darnell, he indicated "the 7th" -- he once explained that he had so many friends named Edward that this was the only way he could keep them straight! Darnell also befriended Marinoff and other friends of the couple. A choice and very scarce large original Van Vechten print with nice associations.
Price: $1,500.00

11. MARLOWE, Julia (1866-1950). Signature / Cabinet Photograph.
British-born American stage actress who together with husband Edward Hugh Sothern formed the leading Shakespearian team of the late Victorian era. Large full signature ("Julia Marlowe Sothern"), 5" X 3" slip, n.p., 1913. Very good. Slight mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by a superb, scarce 4¼" X 6½" cabinet photograph (front- and backstamped Ye Rose Studio, Providence, RI) depicting Marlowe full-length in military costume for "Colinetta" in 1899. Very good. Minor soiling. A lovely duo.
Price: $125.00

12. MARSHALL, E.G. (1910-98). Signature.
This enduring and versatile dramatic actor starred on stage, television and in films starting in the 1930s. Bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1968 December 27. Near fine. With original envelope. Comes with a fine 8½" X 11" copy of an Al Hirschfeld caricature of Marshall.
Price: $25.00

13. MARX, "Harpo" (1893-1964). Autograph Letter Signed.
Silent member of the legendary Marx Brothers comedy team, whose films include "Duck Soup" (1933) and "A Night at the Opera" (1935). Autograph Letter Signed ("Harpo"), 1p, 7¼" X 10½", Cathedral City, CA, n.y. [probably summer 1961]. Addressed to Don (Woolf). Near fine. In this rare example of a Harpo ALS, written on "El Rancho Harpo" letterhead, Harpo writes to an executive with a greeting card publisher, California Artists, which published a series of Christmas cards featuring artwork by movie stars. "Here is my Xmas painting," he writes. "Hope it is not too late for your market. If you use it I would like to send them out as my own personal cards also." Harpo had long been interested in civil rights and the African-American cause, so the closing of this letter is quite appropo: "Would like to stick to my original choice of N.A.A.C.P. to receive royalties, if any." Full letters in Harpo's hand are quite scarce, and one with choice, unusual content such as this doubly so. Accompanied by a modern matte finish printed 8" X 10" photograph depicting the four Marx Brothers at the height of their fame.
Price: $1,500.00

14. MASSEN, Louis F. (1858-1925). Signature and Inscription.
French-American actor and director, member of the noted Madison Square Garden Theatre Stock Company. Signature and "Sincerely Yours," heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1897 December 10. Near fine. A bold, attractive example.
Price: $25.00

15. MATHESON, Murray (1912-85). Signature.
This Australian actor did films such as "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," but was more popular in television series such as "Banacek." Signature, dated 1969 May 22, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Very good. With original envelope.
Price: $15.00

16. MATTHEWS, Jessie (1907-81). Signature.
Many great British musicals of the 1930s featured this dazzling singer and dancer: "The Good Companion," "Evergreen," "Sailing Along," etc. Large, bold "Best Wishes / Jessie Mathews" in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1978 April 11. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00

17. MAZURKI, Mike (1909-90). Signature.
Large Austrian-born character actor of "Farewell My Lovely" (1944), he also appears in "Donovan's Reef" and "Cheyenne Autumn." Handsome signature and date (1984 November 27) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a 1944 vintage 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Mazurki with Dick Powell in "Murder, My Sweet."
Price: $25.00

18. McAVOY, May (1901-84). Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Popular silent star who co-starred with Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" (1927); ironically, talking pictures put an end to her career. Color IPS (verso), 4" X 6¼", n.p., n.d. Very good. Book-weight still scene from "Ben Hur" (1925), showing her and Ramon Navarro embracing, mounted to a heavy white stock the verso of which she inscribes "Very best wishes to / Terry / Sincerely / May McAvoy." Uncommon.
Price: $50.00

19. McAVOY, May (1901-84). Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Popular silent star who co-starred with Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" (1927); ironically, talking pictures put an end to her career. Color IPS (verso), 4" X 6¼", n.p., n.d. Very good. Book-weight reproduction of a film poster for "Caught in the Fog," mounted to a heavy white stock the verso of which she inscribes "Best wishes to / Terry / Most Sincerely / May McAvoy." Scarce.
Price: $55.00

20. McBRIDE, Mary Margaret (1899-1976). Signature.
Host of one of the most popular general radio shows of the 1930s and '40s -- the Oprah Winfrey of her day. Full signature and date (1971 February 24) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $15.00

21. McFARLAND, "Spanky" (1928-93). Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
One of the most famed of the "Our Gang" movie serial cast members (1931-45). Bold full signature in black fineline, heavy stock 3½" X 2" card, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1990]. Fine. Calling card of some sort, with a simple printed large "Spanky" signature incorporating a line drawing of his head as a child and as an adult -- on a blank rule below this he signs. Accompanied by a sepia-tone photograph, 5" X 7", n.p., n.y. [ca. 1935]. Very good. Superb half-length portrait of a very young Spanky in his trademark beanie hat, clutching two tiny black puppies and bearing a preprinted "okey Dokey / Spanky" inscription at the bottom -- the type of image sent out in bulk by the studio in response to fan mail. A fine older-age signature and a choice early image.
Price: $45.00

22. McHUGH, Frank (1898-1981). Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
Prolific character actor famous for his surprised look; second only to Pat O'Brien in the number of Irish-American roles he played; his 150-plus films include "Going My Way," "Little Caesar" and "State Fair." Large signature, dated 1975 June 23, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" photograph.
Price: $25.00

23. McKAY, Scott (1915-87). Signature.
Leading man and character actor of stage and screen; films include "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" and "Duel in the Sun." Bold signature, dated 1969 December 13, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00

24. McNEILL, Don (1907-96). Signed Postcard.
"Don McNeill's Breakfast Club" was a fixture on radio and then early television from 1933 to 1968, making it one of the longest-running morning shows ever. Color picture postcard of Chicago's Morrison Hotel, 5½" X 3½", n.p., n.y. [ca. 1950]. Very good. Signed boldly on the message side (which was never stamped or addressed) by the host, McNeill, and also by three major cast members: SAM COWLING (singer and guitarist, "Fact and Fiction from Sam's Almanac"), JOHNNY DESMOND (1919-85) and PATSY LEE (born 1931). Unusual -- an old-time radio classic.
Price: $40.00

25. MEADOWS, Audrey (1924-96). Signature.
Actress immortalized as Alice Kramden on television's early "Honeymooners" series. Signature in bold purple fineline, dated 1984 December 23, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00

26. MELVIN, Allan (1923-2008). Inscribed Photograph Signed.
This prolific character actor excelled at playing loud affable types on such television shows as "The Phil Silvers Show," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Gomer Pyle, USMC" and "All in the Family," and is often remembered as housekeeper Alice Nelson's boyfriend Sam the Butcher on "The Brady Bunch"; he also often played heavies and tough guys. IPS, 3½" X 5½", n.p., n.y. [1989]. Fine. Handsome closeup of a smiling Melvin, boldly inscribed and signed across the bottom in black fineline: "Hi -- / Richard / Allan Melvin."
Price: $35.00

27. MEREDITH, Burgess (1907-97). Photograph Signed.
Renowned character actor whose eclectic variety of films, stage and television productions spanned many decades; he appeared on Broadway in the 1930s, on television in "The Twilight Zone" and in films such as "Rocky" and "Grumpy Old Men." PS, 10" X 8", n.p., n.d. Fine. Lovely matte finish scene from "Tom, Dick and Harry" (1941), showing Meredith with a bedridden Ginger Rogers and white-suited George Murphy and Alan Marshal, boldly signed by Meredith in black fineline at center. Quite attractive.
Price: $75.00

28. MERRILL, Gary (1914-90). Photograph Signed.
This actor's ten-year marriage to Bette Davis (with whom he co-starred in "All About Eve" in 1950) overshadowed his film career. Color PS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Fine. Handsome color closeup portrait of Merrill in naval uniform (possibly from "Decision Before Dawn," 1951), signed in his usual red ink.
Price: $40.00

29. MERRILL, Gary (1914-90). Photograph Signed.
This actor's ten-year marriage to Bette Davis (with whom he co-starred in "All About Eve" in 1950) overshadowed his film career. Color PS, 10" X 8", n.p., n.d. Fine. Glossy reproduction of a lobby card for -- what else? -- "All About Eve," boldly signed in red ink. Unusual format.
Price: $50.00

30. MERSEREAU, Violet E. (?-?). Signature.
Silent film actress. Large bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Very good. A fun, flamboyant example.
Price: $25.00

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