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1. VAN FLEET, Jo (1919-96). Signature.
Few actresses win an Oscar for their first film, as this character actress did for "East of Eden" (1955) -- the year after winning a Tony for "Trip to Bountiful"; she went on to appear in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Gunfight at the OK Corral." Signature and date (1972 May 27) in bold red on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
2. VENTURA, Lino (1918-87).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Italian actor active from the 1950s but best remembered in this country for "The Valachi Papers," "Wild Horses" and "The Wise Guys." IPS, 4" X 6", n.p., n.d. Fine. Handsome informal portrait, inscribed "To Richard C. Laade / Lino Ventura."
Price: $35.00
3. VENTURA, Lino (1918-87).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Italian actor active from the 1950s but best remembered in this country for "The Valachi Papers," "Wild Horses" and "The Wise Guys." IPS, 4" X 6", n.p., n.d. Fine. Handsome informal portrait, inscribed "To Richard C. Laade / Lino Ventura."
Price: $35.00
4. VENUTA, Benay (1911-95).
Signature.
On screen since 1928, this actress and singer played Dolly Tate in "Annie Get Your Gun" (1950). Signature and inscription, dated 1989 January 23, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
5. VINING, Fanny (?-1891).
Signature and Inscription.
When popular English actress Vining married popular American actor Edward L. Davenport (1815-77) in 1849, the result was hugely popular actress Fanny Davenport (1850-98), who toured America with her parents. Bold, attractive "Dec 25th/76 / To / Mr. [Greenhouse?] / With kind regards / of Mrs EL Davenport / Merry Xmas & happy New Year" on a 4½" X 3¼" slip, n.p. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Quite handsome example.
Price: $40.00
6. WALSTON, Ray (1918-2001).
Signature.
Prolific film, stage and television actor who won a 1955 Tony for playing the devil in "Damn Yankees" and two Emmies for playing Judge Henry Boone in "Picket Fences" -- but who we all remember best for "My Favorite Martian" (1963-66). Bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1990 February 8 (in another hand). Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
7. WALTERS, Thorley (1913-91).
Signature.
Veteran British comic actor of stage and screen ("Rotten to the Core"). Large signature and date (1989 October) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
8. WANAMAKER, Sam (1919-93).
Signature.
Accomplished actor and director of stage and screen who was blacklisted for a time because of his leftist connections; films include "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold"; long a resident of England, he was instrumental in the creation of a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theater on the actual site in London, though he died before his many years' labor came to fruition. Large signature, dated 1989 April 14, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
9. WARD, Michael (1909-97).
Signature.
"Carry On Screaming," "Carry On Cleo" and other British comedies of the 1950s and '60s featured this jumpy character actor. Signature, dated 1990 February 13 in another hand, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope and ANS from Ward's assistant thanking an admirer.
Price: $20.00
10. WARNER, Jack (1894-1981).
Photograph Signed.
Not the Jack Warner, but a beloved British character actor of the 1940s and '50s, later star of television's "Dixon of Dock Green." PS, 4" X 5", n.p., n.d. Fine. Glossy half-length portrait of Warner costumed as a British admiralty officer, nicely signed "With best wishes."
Price: $35.00
11. WASHBOURNE, Mona (1903-88).
Signature.
British stage character actress who appears in "My Fair Lady" and other films. Lovely signature and date (1970 November 28) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
12. WEBB, Jack (1920-82).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Although he appeared in "Sunset Boulevard" and other films, it is as the star and director of television's "Dragnet" that this actor is remembered. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. [ca. 1960]. Near fine. Slight tape stain at each corner. Handsome, very typical head-and-shoulders portrait in suit and tie, showing the barest hint of a smile -- classic Webb. Inscribed huge and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at the lower left "to / Don / Best Wishes / Jack Webb." Extremely pleasing and rather scarce.
Price: $150.00
13. WEBB, Jack (1920-82).
Typed Note Signed.
Although he appeared in "Sunset Boulevard" and other films, it is as the star and director of television's "Dragnet" that this actor is remembered. Uncommon TNS, 1p, 7½" X 10", North Hollywood, CA, 1961 July 11. Addressed to Don Woolf of California Artists. Near fine. On Mark VII Ltd. letterhead, Webb writes to a firm that produced Christmas cards featuring original art work by film stars: "You have no idea how flattered I was to be considered by your organization as a contributor to your Christmas Card project. However, I haven't done any painting in several years and I don't have anything suitable at this time...." A bold, handsome signature. Rather scarce. Comes with a glossy black and white 8" X 10" photograph showing Webb half-length, seat at a desk, in "The Original Dragnet."
Price: $125.00
14. WEBB, Jack (1920-82).
Photograph Signed.
Although he appeared in "Sunset Boulevard" and other films, it is as the star and director of television's "Dragnet" that this actor is remembered. PS, 12" X 9¼", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Margins slightly trimmed; 1¼" edge tear at top (closed on verso).Uncommon original color lobby card for the film "Dragnet" (which preceded the television series). "Sincerely" and signature at lower right, with decent contrast. Very scarce and unusual in this form.
Price: $195.00
15. WEBB, Richard (1915-1993).
Signature.
A film actor starting in the 1940s ("The Sands of Iwo Jima," "On the Beach"), Webb achieved stardom on television's "Captain Midnight" and "U.S. Border Patrol." Signature and "'Captain Midnight'," dated 1988 January 18, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
16. WEBSTER, Paul Francis (1907-84).
Signature.
This prolific lyricist penned many of Shirley Temple's songs in the 1930s, and later won Oscars for "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" and "The Sandpiper." Handsome small full signature in blue fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 June 5. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $25.00
17. WEST, Lockwood (1905-89).
Signature.
English character actor in "High Treason," "The Horse's Mouth," "Jane Eyre," etc. Signature, dated 1981 July 6, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope.
Price: $20.00
18. WEST, Mae (1893-1980).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
The embodiment of lust and sex appeal, the busty blond's films include classics such as "My Little Chickadee" (1940, with W.C. Fields). IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Printed later life informal shot showing West strumming a guitar, handsomely inscribed in black fineline "To / Norman / Sincerely / Mae West."
Price: $150.00
19. WHITE, Alice (1907-?).
Signed Christmas Card.
This silent film star of the '20s survived the transition to talkies. Signature on inside message panel of Christmas card, heavy stock 4½" X 5½", n.p., n.d. Very good. Beneath a printed Christmas greeting, White adds, "fondly -- / Alice White." Her pen appears to have been faint, so she signs over it a second time, boldly. On the verso is a chatty ANS (signed simply "A"): "Do hope all is well with you & that you're already to start a big New Year -- boy! Time sure do go fast -- wow!...." Interesting.
Price: $50.00
20. WILCOXON, Henry (1905-84).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
British-born actor in many DeMille epics; later turned producer. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Handsome modern print of a portrait of Wilcoxon in his prime, nicely inscribed "All best wishes" and signed.
Price: $50.00
21. WILDE, Cornel (1915-89).
Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
This leading man reached the height of his popularity in the 1940s, in films such as "A Song to Remember" (for which he was nominated for best actor Oscar) and "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest"; later he produced and directed films, some of which he also acted in ("The Naked Prey"). Large bold signature in black fountain pen, 3 3/4" X 1½", n.p., n.y. [1962]. Near fine. Wilde's pen skipped initially with the capital "C," which he then wrote over boldly. A super example, particularly choice as it was penned for a greeting card company (California Artists) for reproduction on a planned Christmas card featuring one of Wilde's oil paintings. Accompanied by a circa 1962 5" X 7" black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of a broody young Wilde.
Price: $40.00
22. WILDE, Cornel (1915-89).
Typed Letter Signed.
This leading man reached the height of his popularity in the 1940s in films such as "A Song to Remember" (for which he was nominated for best actor Oscar) and "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest"; later he produced and directed films, among them "The Naked Prey," in which he also starred. TLS ("Cornel"), 2pp, 8" X 10", "Emblem Productions Limited" letterhead, Iver Heath, Britain, 1962 November 2. Addressed to Don Woolf of California Artists. Very good. Writing to a company that produced Christmas cards featuring original art work by film stars, a perturbed Wilde discusses in detail how cards featuring his paintings might be shipped to him in England in time to be mailed out for Christmas. Interesting and odd. Also notes: "All has gone very well with our film, and I think we will have something really quite terrific...."
Price: $75.00
23. WILDING, Michael (1912-79).
Signature.
Elizabeth Taylor's husband from 1952 to 1957 was this British leading man popular in such 1940s films as "Sailors Three," "In Which We Serve" and "English Without Tears." Signature, dated 1973 July 6, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" photograph.
Price: $30.00
24. WILLIAMS, Emlyn (1905-87).
Signature.
The Welch actor who wrote and starred in "The Corn Is Green" appeared in many films from the 1930s through 1960s. Signature and date (1970 November 8) in bright red on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" photograph.
Price: $25.00
25. WILSON, Francis (1854-1935).
Signature.
One of the most famous actors and hoofers of his day, often remembered for the play "The Bachelor's Baby," which he both wrote and starred in; noted president of the Actors' Equity Association (1913-21), which won a famous strike in 1919 under his direction; authored the highly-regarded "The Eugene Field I Knew" (1898), a memoir of his poet friend. Large bold signature and "1919" in dark brown fountain pen, heavy stock 5½" X 3½" card, n.p. Near fine. Superb example signed during this most eventful year of his life.
Price: $20.00
26. WINTERS, Roland (1904-89).
Signature and Inscription.
Charlie Chan, whom he portrayed in six films between 1948 and 1952, is by far the role for which this character actor is remembered. Bold signature and "Thank you for your / interest," 4" X 2½" slip, n.p., n.d. [ballpoint, thus later life]. Fine. Handsome example.
Price: $75.00
27. WOLFE, Ian (1896-1992).
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
This prolific character actor has more than 200 films to his credit: "Mutiny on the Bounty," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "The Song of Bernadette," etc. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Fine. Striking printed portrait, an intense closeup in old age in Victorian duds, boldly inscribed and signed.
Price: $50.00
28. WYNN, Keenan (1916-86).
Signature.
The son of comedian Ed "The Perfect Fool" Wynn was himself a versatile character actor, adept at comedy ("The Absent-Minded Professor," "Herbie Rides Again") as well as drama ("Requiem for a Heavyweight," "Nashville"). Bold signature, dated 1976 October 22, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" photograph.
Price: $25.00
29. YOUNG, Gig (1913-78).
Photograph Signed.
The Oscar-winning star of "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" (1969) was a popular comic leading man throughout the 1940s and '50s; he killed his considerably younger wife and committed suicide. PS, 7½" X 9", n.p., n.d. Fine. Portrait of a jovial Young at a typewriter, later in life, boldly signed in green ink. Uncommon.
Price: $75.00
30. YOUNG, Gig (1913-78).
Photograph Signed.
The Oscar-winning star of "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" (1969) was a popular comic leading man throughout the 1940s and '50s; he killed his wife and committed suicide. PS, 7½" X 9", n.p., n.d. Fine. Portrait of a jovial not-so-young Young at a typewriter, boldly signed in green ink. Uncommon.
Price: $75.00
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