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Sturges commends Wilder and Brackett for their work on The Lost Weekend
595. Preston Sturges (2) Typed Letters Signed on The Lost Weekend. Two quick TLSs signed “Preston,” both one page, 5.5 x 8.5 California Pictures Corporation letterhead, both dated to December 7, 1945. The first to director Billy Wilder: “Ten thousand congratulations to you on ‘The Lost Weekend.’ I know how you must feel. Keep up the good work.” The second is to screenwriter and producer Charles Brackett: “My heartfelt congratulations to you for the enormous success of ‘The Lost Weekend.’” In overall very good to fine condition, with paper loss along the top edges. The 1945 film The Lost Weekend was a huge commercial and critical success. Directed by Wilder, who helped adapt the screenplay with Brackett, and starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four. Starting Bid $200
596. Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the stunning Taylor in a beautiful bust-length pose, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Josh, My very best wishes to you always—and thanks for everything—Love, Elizabeth.” In very good to fine condition, with staining along the left edge, and to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200
597. Three Stooges Signatures. Highly desirable vintage fountain pen signatures of the Three Stooges on two 6 x 4.5 album pages: “Lots of Luck, Moe (Stooge) Howard, May 21, 1935” and “Best Wishes, Eddie Laughton” on opposite sides of a light green album page; and “Sincerely—Larry (Fuzzy) Fine, ‘3 Stooges’” and “Good Luck, Jerry (Curly) Howard” on opposite sides a beige album page. In fine condition. A superb grouping featuring the Three Stooges and one of their regular utility players. Starting Bid $200
598. Thelma Todd Signed Photograph. American actress (1906–1935) best remembered for her appearances in such comedy classics as Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Another Fine Mess, who mysteriously died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Glamorous vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 close-up portrait of the gorgeous blonde draped in fur, nicely signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Madame & Monsieur Autry—A charming hostess and a great photographer. My best to you both, Always, Thelma Todd.” In fine condition, with two tiny edge chips. Starting Bid $200
Classic cowboy portrait of John Wayne, signed as “Duke”
599. John Wayne Signed Photograph. Outstanding vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of John Wayne in a classic cowboy costume, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Good Luck, Slim, Duke.” Reverse bears a credit stamp: “Photographed for Republic Productions, Inc., by George Hommel.” In fine condition, with a crease to the upper right edge. Starting Bid $200
601. Orson Welles Signed Photograph. Dramatic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a seated Welles, his hand resting in the foreground, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Larry Forbes, good wishes, Orson Welles.” In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the top and bottom borders. Starting Bid $200
602. Wizard of Oz: Charley Grapewin Signed Photograph. Character actor (1869–1956) best known for his role as Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz. Great vintage glossy 6.75 x 8.75 photo of the fedora-topped Grapewin chomping on a cigar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. “Hello Hal, It’s a pleasure, sincerely, Charley Grapewin.” Reverse bears an affixed caption identifying his role as Frank ‘Lucky’ Higgins in the 1939 film Hero for a Day. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and light surface scuffing. Starting Bid $200
603. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan Signed Photograph. Character actor (1890–1949) from the silent era through Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age,’ most celebrated for playing the title role in The Wizard of Oz. Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity photo of Morgan in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Harry Blaine Jr., with kindest personal regards, Frank Morgan.” In very good to fine condition, with surface scratches touching Morgan’s forehead. Starting Bid $200
717. Michael Jordan Signed Basketball
Jersey. Ultra-desirable official Nike replica
1984 Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls basketball jersey, size L, with sewn on letters and numbers, beautifully signed on the number on the back in black felt tip by Michael Jordan. In fine condition, with an affixed Upper Deck hologram below Jordan’s autograph. Starting Bid $200
718. 1958 Alifabolaget #635 Pele Rookie Card - PSA GOOD
2. Graded by PSA GOOD 2. Remarkable rookie card of Pele issued by the Swedish trading card company in 1958, the year that the young phenom led Brazil to the 1958 FIFA World Cup title. The card shows the 17-year old prodigy in his iconic blue Team Brazil kit and features a brief biography in Swedish on the reverse, citing his excellent World Cup play—he scored in all three of Brazil’s knockout games. One of the most sought-after and significant soccer cards ever issued, this example presents much more attractively than its technical grade.
Starting Bid $1000
