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
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