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1. RAE, Charlotte (born 1926). Signature / Autograph Note.
Quirky comic actress, mostly on television series such as "Diff'rent Strokes." Signature and date (1970 February 23) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Also comes with unsigned AN on an admirer's 8½" X 3½" note, n.p., 1970 February 20. Both fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
2. RAINER, Luise (born 1909).
Photograph Signed.
This Austrian actress won an Oscar for "The Great Ziegfield" (1936). Color PS, 11" X 8½", n.p., n.d.[ca. 1975]. Near fine. Book photograph, a reproduction of a colorful lobby card for Rainer's 1938 film "The Toy Wife," showing Rainer sandwiched between leading men Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young, boldly signed by her in later years in red fineline (with "Most Sincerely") across her pale green dress. Quite handsome.
Price: $75.00
3. RAINEY, Ford (1908-2005).
Signature.
Prolific actor with lengthy credits in film ("White Heat," "The Sand Pebbles," "Two Rode Together") and on television ("Gunsmoke," "Bonanza," "M*A*S*H," "The Waltons," "Lost in Space," etc.). Bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1988 February 20. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
4. RALSTON, Esther (1902-94).
Signature.
Nicknamed "the American Venus," this actress played heroines in serials of the 1920s and '30s. Large signature and date (1984 November 26) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
5. RAND, Sally (1904-79).
Typed Note Signed.
This exotic fan dancer caused a sensation at the 1933 Chicago Word's Fair. TNS, 1p, 5½" X 8½", Glendora, CA, 1968 March 8. Addressed to Norman Ziel. Very good. Would be fine but for small tape stain on verso that shows through at center of letter (not affecting signature). Thanks an admirer for his letter. Large, sloppy signature.
Price: $75.00
6. RANK, J. Arthur (1888-1972).
Signature.
This British flour magnate and industrialist -- known as "King Arthur" -- entered the film business in the 1930s and gained a stranglehold on it by his acquisition of production, distribution and exhibition firms. Bold signature and salutation, dated 1970 August 28, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope and "With Lord Rank's Compliments" typed on his 5" X 8" letterhead.
Price: $35.00
7. RAWLINS, Lester (1924-88).
Signature.
Supporting actor noted for "Diary of a Mad Housewife"; earned the Tony Award in 1978 for Best Actor in "Da." Bold signature and sentiment, dated 1969 September 19, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope, signed again and addressed by Rawlins.
Price: $25.00
8. RAYE, Martha (1916-94).
Inscribed Photogaph Signed.
Large-mouthed comedienne, singer and actress, awarded a special Oscar in 1968. IPS, 7½" X 10", n.p., n.d. [ca. 1970]. Near fine. Informal portrait, boldly inscribed "Bless you Norman / Martha / Raye."
Price: $50.00
9. RAYE, Martha (1916-94).
Signature.
Large-mouthed comedienne, singer and actress, awarded a special Oscar in 1968. Bold "Bless you Richard / Martha / Raye" in black fineline marker, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1968 May 1. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
10. RAYMOND, Gene (1908-96).
Signature.
Jeanette MacDonald's long-time husband starred in numerous B films of the 1940s and '50s. Large, bold "To Richard Laade / Kindest wishes / Gene Raymond" on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.d. [1985 May 17]. Very good. Two letters of inscription slightly smudged, else fine. With original envelope. Comes with a 1941 vintage 10" X 8" photograph showing Raymond with wife Jeanette MacDonald in "Smilin' Through."
Price: $20.00
11. REASONER, Harry (1923-91).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
This broadcast journalist was the original co-host of "60 Minutes." Color IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Fine. Later life informal pose at his desk, boldly inscribed in thick black ink "To Gina / my best / Harry Reasoner."
Price: $50.00
12. REDGRAVE, Michael (1908-85).
Signature.
Patriarch of the noted English acting family, himself a prolific stage actor who appeared in a number of films, including "The Lady Vanishes," "Fame Is the Spur" and an Oscar-nominated role in "Mourning Becomes Electra." Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1975 June 20. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $30.00
13. REGAN, Phil (1906-96).
Signature.
The "Singing Policeman" -- who served time in prison for attempted bribery in the 1970s -- first gained fame on the radio in the 1930s before going into films; he sung his theme song, "Happy Days Are Here Again," at Truman's inauguration. Signature and sentiment, dated 1988 October 31, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $15.00
14. REISZ, Karel (1926-2002).
Signature.
Czech-born English director and producer, one of the leading lights in English directing in the 1960s; later moved to the U.S. and achieved success with "The French Lieutenant's Woman" (1981). Large bold signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 April 26. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $30.00
15. RIANO, Renie (?-1971).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Character actress and comedienne of numerous stage, screen and television roles. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Very good. Comic informal shot of Riana at her pixie-ish best, inscribed in thick green ink "To / Ed -- / Thank you / for being / my friend / Love / Renie."
Price: $50.00
16. RICH, Irene (1897 or 91-1988).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Silent film star ("Beau Brummell," "Craig's Wife," etc.) who appeared in talkies occasionally into the 1950s. Color IPS, 7¼" X 11" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free art board, n.p., n.d. Near fine. Book reproduction of a film poster for Rich's film "Dearie," inscribed "To Terry / Good Luck / always / Irene Rich." She writes over the cast names near the bottom of the poster, so contrast is poor. Nevertheless, an unusual item.
Price: $35.00
17. RICH, Irene (1897 or 91-1988).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Silent film star ("Beau Brummell," "Craig's Wife," etc.) who appeared in talkies occasionally into the 1950s. IPS, 5" X 6" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free matte board, n.p., n.d. Near fine. Book photograph, a silent film scene, inscribed and signed.
Price: $25.00
18. RITT, Martin (1920-90).
Signature.
Although he directed stage and television productions, it is for films such as "The Long Hot Summer," "Hud," "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" and "Norma Rae" that this director is remembered. Bold signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1979 March 30. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
19. ROBARDS, Jason (1922-2000).
Signature.
Laurence Bacall's ex excelled at Eugene O'Neill roles on stage, but he also delivered numerous powerful performances in films; in 1976 he won an Oscar for his portrayal of "Washington Post" editor Ben Bradlee in "All the President's Men," and took home another the following year for "Julia." Handsome signature in thick marker, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1968 December 28. Near fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
20. ROBSON, Flora (1902-84).
Signature.
Noted British character actress, mostly on stage -- more than 100 plays -- but also in such memorable films as "Wuthering Heights" and "Saratoga Trunk" (for which she was nominated for best supporting actress Oscar). Uncommon signature and date (1972 June 24) on a heavy stock 5"X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a fine glossy 10" X 8" scene showing Robson as Queen Elizabeth knighting Errol Flynn in "The Sea Hawk" (1940).
Price: $30.00
21. ROBSON, Flora (1902-84).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Noted British character actress, mostly on stage -- more than 100 plays -- but also in such memorable films as "Wuthering Heights" and "Saratoga Trunk" (for which she was nominated for best supporting actress Oscar). IPS, 3½" X 5½", n.p., n.d. Portrait in older age, nicely inscribed and signed. Very good. Minor smudging. On the verso, she notes, "Answering a request from your son Mark" and signs a second time.
Price: $55.00
22. ROBSON, May (1858-1942).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
American actress (Australian born) popular in comic stage roles; Oscar nominee for her role as Apple Annie in the 1933 film "Lady for a Day." Handsome IPS, 3¼" X 6", n.p. [postal cancellation Beverly Hills, CA], n.d. [postal cancellation 1937 August 3]. Near fine. Minor silvering to image. Superb closeup of Robson in black dress, nicely inscribed "Best wishes to / Jean Nelson / May Robson" in white ink on a dark portion, making for fine contrast. In original envelope, addressed in Robson's hand.
Price: $65.00
23. ROBSON, Stuart (1836-1903).
Autograph Quotation Signed.
This American actor was one half of a celebrated comedy team (with William H. Crane) that toured between 1877 and 1889. AQS, 1p, 6" X 2", n.p., 1881. Near fine. In Robson's handsome script, in bold brown ink, he pens: "'Shall we not laugh, my masters?' / -- Shakespeare. / Affirmatively answered by / Yours Very Truly / Stuart Robson / 1881." Appropriate quotation from a comedic actor -- unfortunately, Shakespeare never wrote any such line. Likely Robson is badly misquoting a line from "The Merchant of Venice" (Act III, Scene I): "If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?"
Price: $50.00
24. ROGERS, Charles "Buddy" (1904-99).
Signature.
Better known as Mary Pickford's husband than as an actor, he nevertheless appeared in "Wings" in 1927 -- the first film to receive an Oscar -- and other films of the 1920s and '30s. Bold "Chas Buddy Rogers" on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.d. [1985 May 21]. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
25. ROGERS, Ginger (1911-95).
Photograph Signed.
This actress and dancer will forever be remembered for the eight musicals she did with Fred Astaire. Color PS, 11" X 8½", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Matte finish, book-weight reproduction of a lobby card for her 1938 film "Having Wonderful Time," beautifully signed.
Price: $125.00
26. ROGERS, Will, Jr. (1912-93).
Photograph Signed.
The son of the beloved humorist played his old man in "The Story of Will Rogers" (1950) and appeared in a number of other films; briefly a California representative (1943-44); committed suicide. PS, 4 3/4" X 7", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Vintage sepia-tone matte finish portrait showing a seated Rogers in cowboy garb, smiling in typical Will Rogers (Sr.) fashion -- probably a publicity pose for "The Story of Will Rogers." Boldly signed at upper right in blue ballpoint "Best Wishes / Will Rogers Jr." in his usual cramped script. Accompanied by a 5½" X 3¼" heavy stock printed promotional postcard for an Illinois showing of "The Story of Will Rogers."
Price: $50.00
27. ROMAN, Ruth (1924-99).
Signature.
The star of television's "Long Hot Summer" (1965-66) was a popular film star of the 1940s in such films as "Dallas" (1943). Handsome "Best Wishes" and signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1978 May 1. Near fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
28. ROMERO, Cesar (1907-93).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Popular Latin-American character actor of the 1930s and '40s; later played the Joker on the "Batman" television series. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. [ca. 1960s]. Very good. Light tape stain at each corner. Glossy head-and-shoulders portrait in pinstriped suit and tie, boldly inscribed in black fountain pen in a light area left of center "To Donald / With best / wishes from / Cesar Romero." Nice piece from the "Batman" period.
Price: $75.00
29. ROMERO, Cesar (1907-93).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Popular Latin-American character actor of the 1930s and '40s; later played the Joker on the "Batman" television series. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., 1980. Fine. Glossy informal shot of a silver-haired Romero, nicely inscribed "For the Addison Trail Film Society / With my thanks and every / best thought and wish always. / Sincerely -- / Cesar Romero / 1980."
Price: $65.00
30. ROMNEY, George (1907-95).
Photograph Signed.
The debonair Michigan governor (1962-69) was also a presidential candidate and served as chairman of American Motors Corp. (1954-62). PS, 3½" X 5", n.p., n.d. [postal cancellation 1968 April 16]. Near fine. Handsome smiling portrait at his desk, boldly signed on the blank lower margin.
Price: $35.00
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