1112. Thelma Todd.
1115. Lee Van Cleef.
Ballpoint signature, “Lee Van Cleef,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a light impression on far right edge and mild wear to each corner. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
Desirable vintage mattefinish 5 x 7 photo of Todd and her dog, signed in white artist’s pencil “Best wishes, from Thelma Todd & Gallant,” adding a small sketch of a dog’s paw print below the signature. In fine condition, with some silvering to dark areas of photo and a couple trivial dings to corner tips. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
1116. Vivian Vance. DS, one
1113. Ben Turpin. Vintage glossy 5 x 8 photo of a cock-eyed Turpin, signed in white ink, “Best wishes, Ben Turpin.” Some scattered creases and surface marks and a bit of light silvering, visible only at an angle, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)
Two highly sought-after Academy Award winners 1114. Miyoshi Umeki and Vivien Leigh.
Umeki was a Japanese-born actress (1929– 2007) best known for her Oscarwinning turn in Sayonara and for her role as Mrs. Livingston in the television series The Courtship of Eddie’s Father. Vintage fountain pen signatures, “To John, Sincerely, Miyoshi Umeki,” adding Japanese characters next to her signature, and “To John, Best wishes, Vivien Leigh,” on opposite sides of a 5 x 6 album page, with two Leigh postage stamps affixed to Leigh’s side. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning to both sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
page both sides, 8.5 x 11, June 17, 1965. Agreement between Vance and Em-Bee Productions for Vance to appear on Call My Bluff, for a salary of $1000.00. Signed at the conclusion in red felt tip by Vance, who has also initialed a small rider stapled to the reverse. Office stamp directly next to signature, a couple other stamps and notations, and two staples to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
1117. Larry Vincent.
Television horror host (1924-1975), most well known for his ‘Seymour’ character, who presented and criticized low-budget horror and science fiction movies to a nationwide audience. Felt tip signature, “Seymour Larry Vincent,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition, with light toning. Originally acquired from the Buddy George Marshall in-person Hollywood collection. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
1118. Luchino Visconti. Acclaimed di-
rector of Ossessione, Death in Venice, and The Damned. Christmas card, signed “Luchino,” measuring 6 x 8.5, featuring an image of King Ludwig II on the cover, dated by Visconti “Noel 1971.” On the inside, Visconti writes a brief message, in French, signed at the conclusion. In fine condition, with some mild toning and foxing working in from the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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