996. John Barrymore.
Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Barrymore in a suit, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lanford, S i n c e r e l y, John Barrymore.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, trivial tear to top edge, brush to the end of his name, and a couple of surface spots. A stern pose from the Hollywood icon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
One-of-a-kind candid snapshot
The silver screen icon relaxes with his canine companion 998. Humphrey Bogart. Vintage
matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bogart, a cigarette in his hand, petting his black Labrador Retriever, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jennie, Best wishes, Humphrey Bogart.” A crease to lower right corner and a small stain to upper right, otherwise fine condition. Bogart is becoming increasingly difficult to find in signed images. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
“There is some talk of them bringing out The Wizard of Oz again in which I played the good fairy with Judy Garland” 999. Billie Burke.
997. Humphrey Bogart. Choice vintage glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Bogart with a cigarette in his mouth, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Betty, Humphrey Bogart.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
178 | July 17, 2013 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT
TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, October 31, 1945. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I’m sorry you had to see the Universal picture, I certainly was not proud of it. There is some talk of them bringing out The Wizard of Oz again in which I played the good fairy with Judy Garland, I hope they will do that as it was a lovely picture. They wanted me to play in the Great Ziegfeld, but you see I was a young girl in those days and I did not feel I wanted to play it at this late date, but some day I am sure a good picture will come along which I hope you will like and I will like too.” Matted to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition. Burke is most likely alluding to the 1945 musical Swing Out, Sister. At this time, Universal’s ‘B’ musical unit was on its last legs, producing musicals for just one more year after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)