986. Eddie Cantor. TLS signed “Eddie,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 15, 1955. Letter to California Governor Goodwin Knight. In part: “How nice it was to hear from you. I’m convinced that the thoughtful kindness of people like you have a great deal to do with my speedy recovery.” Office stamp to top right, horizontal fold through lower portion of signature, staple to top left, and some toning along top edge, otherwise fine condition. The original mailing envelope is stapled to the letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 987. William Castle. Famed B-movie
director and producer (1914–1977) known for directing films with many gimmicks which were ambitiously promoted. Blue ink signature and inscription, “For Tommy, my friend, William Castle,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a light crease to upper right corner tip. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
988. Lon Chaney, Sr. Scarce vintage
pearl-finish 8 x 10 double weight Ruth Harriet Louise MGM publicity photo of Chaney in Marine dress uniform as he appeared in the 1926 film Tell It to the Marines, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To my friend Georgia, With very best wishes, Lon Chaney.” A tack hole to each corner tip, name in inscription mostly rubbed off (affecting appearance), some light irregular ink adhesion to signature and inscription, and some scattered creases and surface rubbing, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
990. Charlie Chaplin. Terrif-
ic vintage glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of Chaplin leaning out a train window next to Jack Fitchett, manager of The Palace Theatre, mounted to a slightly larger board and signed in fountain pen, “Charlie Chaplin.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a few trivial spots of soiling. A friend of Chaplin’s, Fitchett performed alongside the comedian in the 1929 film, The Mumming Birds. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
991. Charlie Chaplin. FDC
with a cachet honoring the Jamestown Festival, signed in blue ballpoint by Chaplin, “Charles Chaplin.” In fine condition, with handwritten address crossed out in pencil and collector’s notation in upper right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
992. Mildred Harris Chaplin. Film actress
(1901-1944) who began her career as a popular child star in silent movies. She married Charlie Chaplin in 1918 only to separate the next year after the death of their three day old child. Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “Good luck to you, Gwen, love, Mildred Harris (Chaplin),” on a light green 6 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with mild toning around the edges and a spot of soiling on the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
989. Charlie Chaplin. Crisp and bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Charlie Chaplin 1930,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a couple trivial creases and spots of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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