Heritage Auctions Search

Skip to main content

Go to accessibility options

Ronald Reagan "Knute Rockne" Football Cleats. Pair of costume football shoes with mud cleats worn by Ronald Reagan in his memorable role of George "The Gipper" Gipp in the classic 1940 biopic, Knute Rockne All American. Many actors, including William Holden, John Wayne, Robert Young, and Robert Cummings, were considered for the role, but only Dennis Morgan and Reagan tested for it; ultimately, it wound up becoming one of Reagan's signature roles, along with King's Row and The Killers. The shoes are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with a moderate amount of wear from use. An appealing item for movie and sports fans alike. C'mon bidders, go out and, ahem, win this one for the Gipper.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23320 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $10,157.50

Make Offer to Owner
$15,236 or more
Oliver Hardy's Bowler. This stylish black bowler was worn by Oliver Hardy in a number of Laurel and Hardy short film productions in the 1930s. More or less the unofficial symbol of the duo, the hats and their ill-fitting suits and ties became part of the the team's signature attire, the uniforms of a bumbling pair of would-be gentlemen. The bowler has "O. Hardy" written behind the sweatband, and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23164 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $8,962.50
Howard Hughes' Fedora. An aviator, engineer, industrialist, movie producer, playboy, eccentric, and one of the wealthiest people in the world, Howard Hughes was easily one of the most distinctive and controversial figures in American history. Dismissed in Hollywood as nothing more than a rich man's son, he spent a then unheard $3.8 million of his own money to produce Hell's Angels, the start of a 25-year filmmaking career that culminated in sole ownership of RKO Pictures. This beige fedora-style Stetson was owned and worn by Hughes, and has the initials "HRH" stamped on the sweatband. In Very Fine condition with a light amount of wear and some mild overall staining. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23182 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $7,170.00
Fred Astaire's Top Hat from "Top Hat." This classy black silk top hat was worn by legendary dancer Fred Astaire opposite Ginger Rogers in the 1935 romantic musical comedy Top Hat. Considered their definitive film together, it was the first written specifically for them, and featured the classic "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails," which remains one of Astaire's finest solo numbers. The movie earned $3 million at the box office (a very substantial amount at the time), the only other film in 1935 to outgross it being Mutiny on the Bounty. As a matter of fact, it and King Kong helped rescue RKO from bankruptcy. The titular chapeaux is collapsible for easy storage and comes in the original hatbox, which is labeled "RKO, Fred Astaire, Top Hat 1935, Store in Archives" on the inside of the lid. In Excellent condition with only the slightest bit of wear around the edge of the crown. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23009 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $6,572.50

Make Offer to Owner
$9,859 or more
John Wayne Flying Tigers Model Plane. When Republic Studios released the film Flying Tigers in 1942, starring John Wayne, the film was a smash hit -- the biggest to that time in Republic's history. The P-40 Warhawk, with its painted, ferocious tiger mouth, rip-roaring speed, and blasting machine guns, was as big a star of the film as the Duke himself. Yet wartime audiences who flocked to the film probably never guessed that Wayne's P-40B fighter (in the combat scenes) was actually a model created by the legendary Lydecker brothers, Republic's special effects magicians. In 1951, the same model appeared in Warner Bros.' Flying Leathernecks, where, as fate would have it, John Wayne was again the star, and again the plane's "pilot." This magnificent model warplane, fully-restored to its 45" length and 55" wingspan. After being decommissioned, this miniature P-40B went on display at the late James Brucker's Movie World in Buena Park, California, and it was Brucker who did a complete restoration of the historic prop. The plane comes with a letter of provenance, plus three great bonuses: a folder of terrific photos, showing the plane's amazing restoration process; two stills of John Wayne from Flying Tigers, one with his plane; and a colorful, star-filled poster from Movie World, featuring a list of the "Cars of the Stars" and "Planes of Fame" that were retired to the attraction. The entire lot is in Excellent condition. Here's a very rare chance to own this venerable Hollywood warbird, masterfully restored to all its former glory!
Auction 634 | Lot: 23385 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,975.00
President Harry S. Truman's Stetson. A stylish pearl gray "Open Road" Stetson owned and worn by the 33rd President of the United States, with Truman's name embossed on the sweatband. The style was one of Truman's favorites and, along with his round-rimmed glasses, it became part of his signature style. In Excellent condition.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23363 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,676.25
John Wayne's Fedora from "The Fighting Seabees." Though he caught a lot of flak for staying home during WWII while actors such as James Stewart and David Niven joined the military and fought overseas, John Wayne instead contributed to the war effort by appearing in a number of films such as The Fighting Seabees (one of the few in movies in which his character is killed on-screen). This light grey fedora was worn by Wayne in the 1944 war drama, has "Duke" typed on a label on the inside of the sweatband, and is in Very Fine condition with a few small stains and mild to moderate wear to the felt. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23378 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,497.00
Marlon Brando's British Academy Award for "Viva Zapata!". Marlon Brando received his second career Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (following one for A Streetcar Named Desire the previous year) for his performance as Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata in this 1952 biopic, written by John Steinbeck and directed by Elia Kazan. Unfortunately for him, he was up against Gary Cooper's performance in High Noon, and went home empty-handed that night. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, however, bestowed upon him top honors for the performance, presenting him with this British Film Academy Award. He would collect two more over the next two years, for Julius Caesar and On the Waterfront. Made of blue porcelain and measuring 9" in diameter, the award comes in a reddish-brown leather-covered box with Brando's name embossed on it. The award is in Excellent condition, and the box is in Fine to Very Fine condition with a broken hinge and several dings and scuffs. An outstanding, one-of-a-kind piece. From the collection of Marlon Brando.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23516 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,780.00
Roy Rogers' Stetson. Dubbed "King of the Cowboys" by his legions of fans, Roy Rogers' career as a singing cowboy and actor spanned several decades and hundreds of performances on radio, television, and film. This handsome, tanned Stetson cowboy hat with a distinctive rattlesnake skin hatband (rattle still attached) was owned a regularly worn by Rogers, and has his first name stamped on the sweat band. The hat is in Very Fine condition with a very light amount of wear to the crown and edges of the brim, and some very mild tearing to the lining. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23328 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50
USA Film Festival Correspondence Archive from G. William Jones. This innocuous black three-ring binder contains a fantastic collection of signed letters from an astounding assortment of actors, producers, and directors, written over several years to USA Film Festival co-founder and Southern Methodist University cinema professor Dr. G. William Jones. Spanning the period from December 23, 1969, to November 18, 1991, the 52 pieces of correspondence featured here come from Dr. Jones' personal collection, and offer a fair amount of insight into the filmmaking process and film festival experience in general. Highlights include typed, signed letters from directing giants Joseph Mankiewicz, Ingmar Bergman, and George Cukor; a two-page signed letter from Robert Wise, dated December 30, 1980, in which he lists his favorite personal projects; three typed, signed letters and one handwritten letter from William Wyler dating from August 2, 1974 to November 12, 1978, regarding a career retrospective and other topics; a typed, three signed letters from Frank Capra, dated from 1972 to 1976; and a typed, signed "thank you" from Gene Autry dated February 4, 1987. Included are more signed missives from Rouben Mamoulian, Gene Kelly, Greer Garson, James Caan, Doris Day, Charlton Heston (four of them), James Stewart (two), and others. Also included is a folder of letters and news clippings relating to a screening of Easy Rider at SMU in 1969 that featured Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson in attendance. The items are in overall Excellent condition with only a few instances of light wear and/or tanning. A thrilling, unique item. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23365 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50

Make Offer to Owner
$6,274 or more
Original Billboard Art from "The Wild Bunch." No less controversial and stunning today than it was during its original theatrical run in 1969, Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch still gets a lot of attention for its violent content (supposedly, more blank rounds were discharged during the production than live rounds were fired during the Mexican Revolution of 1914, around which the film is loosely based), as well as its thematically rich story of "bad men in changing times." Featured here is the original artwork used in the design of the movie's billboard advertisement displayed on Sunset Boulevard in '69. In Excellent condition with very light wear around the edges, it measures 39" x 23.5".
Auction 634 | Lot: 23455 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50
"The Godfather" Prop Newspaper. "Vito Corleone Feared Murdered" screams the headline on this faux Daily News tabloid, "dated" December 22, 1945, printed for use as a prop in the 1972 classic, and given as a gift to Brando, who wanted it as a memento. Several such prop newspapers were used onscreen in the film; this particular one was used in the scene where Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) learns his father has been shoot and throws the paper in the street. An extremely rare item, as screen-used Godfather props are virtually nonexistent these days. There are several unrelated photos on the back, and the inside is entirely blank. The paper is in Excellent condition with mild overall tanning. From the collection of Marlon Brando.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23470 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50
"The Godfather" Prop Newspaper. "Corleone Gambling Chief Shot Down in Street" reads the headline on this prop New York American Journal newspaper, "dated" December 21, 1945, printed for use as a prop in the 1972 film. Given as a gift to Brando, who wanted it as a memento. Several such prop newspapers were used onscreen in the film, but few remain. An extremely rare item, as screen-used Godfather props are virtually nonexistent. The single-sheet faux newspaper is entirely blank on the reverse side, and is in Excellent condition with very mild overall tanning. From the collection of Marlon Brando.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23471 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,033.13
Playboy Bunny Costume from "Beverly Hills Cop II." A Playboy Bunny costume consisting of a lilac-colored corset with a name badge reading "Cathy" on the hip and "5'5"-5'7" 36C" written on the label, matching bunny ears headband, starched white collar, black bow tie, black fishnet hose, white cuffs, and silver-and-onyx cufflinks with Playboy Bunny logo worn by an extra in the 1987 sequel and visible in the scene where Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) crashes the gate at a party at the Playboy mansion. (Little known fact: The Playboy Bunny costume is the only non-military uniform to date to have been granted a patent number in the U.S.) In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23029 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Dale Evans' Cowgirl Hat. A Bailey of California barrel racer cowgirl hat with ornate decorations on the sides of the brim, with Dale Evans' name on the inside of the brim, owned and worn by the Queen of the Cowgirls. In Excellent condition with some very mild discoloration from age.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23330 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Marlon Brando and Tennessee Williams Signed Letters. A fascinating bit of correspondence that includes letter from playwright Tennessee Williams to Brando discussing Williams' Orpheus Descending, with a response letter from the latter. Williams' single-page, typed letter reads in part: "Gadg [director Elia Kazan's nickname] says he doesn't think you would be interested in doing a play but Sam Spiegel says he talked to you about his enthusiasm for 'Orpheus Descending' which he felt as I do contains a great part for you...[actress Anna] Magnani is interested in doing this play sometime next year...Is it true that you are frightened of Magnani? That I don't believe, and certainly there would be no reason for it, to have you and Magnani playing together would give the theatre something to remember for many years to come, it would be an electrifying experience...". It features the notations "In 10 days -- 323 E. 58; N.Y.C.", the date May 2, 1955, and Williams' signature in red pencil.

Brando gives a priceless, eyebrow-raising response to Williams' queries in his two-page, typed letter dated May 24, 1955 and signed "Marlon" in black ink on the last page. It reads in part: "I have read the play three times since yesterday and am going to read it again. I think that it is the best play that you have done so far. I have been afraid for you sometimes, because success sings a deadly lullaby to most people. Success is a real subtle whore, who would like nothing better than to catch you sleeping and bite your [expletive] off."

In regards to Magnani, he adds: "Magnani doesn't frighten me. How can anyone so homely and so choked with longing frighten anyone. I think that she is a woman of unusual force who'd had a very hard time because she can't find anyone that would be willing to defeat her if they could. She yearns to be subjigated [sic] in a way that is natural t Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.o all women but she can't find anybody with enough fire to 'burn
Auction 634 | Lot: 23527 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Walt Disney Signed Photo to Harry Holt. This great b&w 8" x 10" photo of Walt Disney is inscribed to animator Harry Holt and signed by the Mickey Mouse creator in black ink. A notable animator for both film and television, Holt contributed to the success of such Disney classics as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Lady and the Tramp, before moving on to Hanna-Barbera for a brief stint and later returning to the House of Mouse. The photo is in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate creasing and light edge wear (signature unaffected). Also included are two b&w 8" x 10" photos of Holt at work in his studio -- with the aforementioned signed Disney photo visible in one of them -- both in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23115 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,107.00
Marlon Brando Signed "The Appaloosa" Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" glossy of Brando from the 1966 Western, inscribed "Donald - Thanks for the help" and signed by Brando in black ink. Made during Brando's so-called "lost decade," the movie featured him opposite John Saxon as a man seeking to reclaim a stolen horse. Brando's signature is a tough find, as he rarely signed autographs, especially later in life. In fact, his autograph is so valued by collectors that many of the personal checks he wrote were never cashed because his signature was usually worth more than the amount on the check. This particular sample -- and the photo itself -- is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Marlon Brando. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23464 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,868.00
Slides of Unused Marlon Brando "Superman II" Footage. This set of uncut color slides features 13 rare and unpublished images taken of Brando and Christopher Reeve during the filming of Superman II. Director Richard Donner had shot footage of Superman talking to his father, Jor-El (Brando), during the production of the first movie for use in the sequel (shot simultaneously with the first one), but when Brando sued for a percentage of the profits of the first film the producers had his scenes reshot, with Brando replaced by Susannah York as Superman's mother. The lawsuit also resulted in Brando receiving a share of the proceeds from this movie, even though he doesn't appear in it. (A tiny amount of the footage was recycled for use in this summer's Superman Returns.) The images feature Reeve and Brando performing against a blue screen and laughing between takes. In Excellent condition. From the collection of Marlon Brando.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23512 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,868.00
Set of Five "Saturday Night Live" Contracts Signed by Members of the Original Cast. One of the longest-running network entertainment programs in American television history, Saturday Night Live has set the standard for sketch comedy shows and launched the careers of numerous comedic actors. Featured are four contracts on NBC letterhead (each date October 9, 1975) and one standard AFTRA agreement dated September 22, 1975, signed by original "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Garrett Morris, respectively, engaging them for NBC's Saturday Night (the show's original title until ABC's Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell was cancelled in 1976, allowing for a slight name change). The NBC contracts are in Very Fine condition with light tanning and staple and binder holes to the top edge, and Morris' AFTRA contract is In Excellent condition with light wear. Some wonderful items of TV history. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA. (Total: 5 )
Auction 634 | Lot: 23024 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,629.00
Vintage Autograph Book Signed by Elvis and Others. This vintage features more than three dozen signatures, dated 1956-60, including Elvis Presley (three times, including on a license pasted in the inside back cover), Johnny Cash, Wink Martindale, Natalie Wood Wagner, Ernest Tubb, and various local DJs. In overall Excellent condition with mild wear to the cover and mild discoloration to some pages. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23053 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,629.00
Marlon Brando's Personalized "Godfather" Ashtray. A porcelain ashtray, made by Hermes in Paris, with a Godfather logo pattern and inscribed with Brando's name and the movie's October 17, 1972 French release date. Francis Ford Coppola had great trouble getting Brando to attend any of the movie's premiere screenings, and had this ashtray custom-made for the actor in order to get him to attend the Paris premiere. This one-of-a-kind item is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Marlon Brando.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23541 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,629.00
"Apocalypse Now" DVD Release Contract Signed by Marlon Brando and Francis Ford Coppola. A stunning item, this 34-page photocopy of the original contract engaging Brando to appear in the 1979 Vietnam War epic is an updated agreement with language added regarding the movie's DVD release, and is signed by both Coppola and Brando on the next-to-last page in black ink. The original contract engaged Brando for principal photography on September 1-8, 1976, at the rate of $1 million in advance, for what would become one of the most contentious working relationships in film history. Coppola believed that Brando was familiar with Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness -- the basis for Apocalypse Now -- and would be prepared for the role before he arrived on the set. When Brando did arrive, Coppola was horrified to find that he had not only never read the book, or even the script, and had become extremely overweight when Brando's character, Colonel Kurtz, had always been written as a tall and emaciated. Coppola spent days reading Heart of Darkness out loud to Brando on the set, and used some creative cinematography to make him appear brutish and imposing instead of merely overweight. An ad-libbed script was agreed upon after days of arguments over single lines of dialogue, and Coppola had become so infuriated that he turned over the filming of Brando's scenes to assistant director Jerry Ziesmer. In the end, both Brando's performance and Coppola's film obtained legendary status. The document is in Excellent condition with virtually no wear. From the collection of Marlon Brando. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23561 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,629.00
Leonard Nimoy Wax Head. Wax likeness of actor Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, from the Movieland Wax Museum. In Very Fine condition with numerous scratches and dings, and some paint loss to the pointy ears.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23252 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,390.00
Tony Bennett Original Painting. Singer Tony Bennett has won praise and distinction as an artist (his work has been commissioned by the United Nations and the Kentucky Derby). This is a painting of boats against a pastoral background, signed by Bennett (as is his custom) under his real name, "Benedetto." Nicely matted in a 14 1/2 x 17 green frame. Personally consigned by Kaye Ballard.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23026 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,270.50
Gary Cooper's Campaign Hat from "Sergeant York." Gary Cooper won his only Academy Award for his performance as World War I hero and pacifist Alvin C. York in the 1941 biopic. York was initially against the idea of making his experiences into a movie, and only allowed it under the condition that Cooper would be cast to play him. The result is a classic, career-defining film. This brown felt World War I-style campaign hat was worn by Cooper in the movie, and has "Mr. Cooper" and a production number written inside in slightly faded black ink. The hat is in overall Very Good to Fine condition, with some warping to the brim and moderate to heavy wear, mostly on the underside of the brim. A handsome item nevertheless. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23065 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,151.00
Letter from Shirley Temple's Mom. A handwritten letter from Gertrude Temple, dated October 5, 1936. It reads: "Dear Mr. Costa -- Confirming our conversation, I agree to pay you $1,200 for life size portrait of Shirley Temple, including frame." Signed by Gertrude in green ink and in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with light tanning, a fold crease, and a couple of very small stains. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Shirley with the completed painting and the artist, In Excellent condition with some soiling around the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23353 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,151.00
Dorothy Kilgallen Signed "What's My Line?" Card. A 26" x 18" black card from the show signed in white chalk by newspaper columnist and What's My Line? panelist Dorothy Kilgallen. A vocal critic of the Warren Commission, Kilgallen died under unusual circumstances shortly after claiming to have new information regarding JFK's assassination. The card is in Excellent condition with no smearing. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23436 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,151.00
Signed Letters from Writers E.M. Forster and Rumer Godden. E.M. Forster, noted British author of Howard's End and Passage to India (and whose literary theme was "Only Connect") writes a June 22, 1944, letter on personal stationery to Jeanne De Casalis, in response to her desire (and Anthony Asquith's) to film Forster's book Howard's End. The double-sided letter, filled with Forster's ideas about the film, is written in black ink and signed in full. Rumer Godden, who was the author of such works as Black Narcissus (she hated the famous film version) and The River, writes on personal stationery an October 10, 1948, thank you to Jeanne for her letter applauding Godden's book A Candle for Saint Jude. The letter is signed in full. Both letters and autographs are in Excellent condition. (Total: 2 )
Auction 634 | Lot: 23103 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,031.50
Elizabeth Montgomery Costume Dress from "Bewitched." This pastel blue Eve Le Coq dress was worn by Montgomery in an unspecified episode of the popular '60s sitcom, and has her name written on the label and a Western Costume Co. stamp underneath that. In very Fine condition with a few instances of mild to moderate tanning from age.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23244 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,031.50
Loretta Swit's Costume and Prop Items from "M*A*S*H." A talented stage and television actress, Loretta Swit's star-making role came when she inherited Sally Kellerman's "Hot Lips" Houlihan character on the TV sitcom version of the movie M*A*S*H. She was one of four actors who stayed with the show during its entire 11-season run, and received two Emmy Awards in the process. Featured are her costume lab coat (with her name written inside the collar) and olive drab "Daisy Mae" hat, plus a leather carrying case containing her prop stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. All are in overall Excellent condition with light wear from use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23352 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,031.50
Tennessee Williams Signed Reply Letter to Marlon Brando. A lengthy, single-page, front-and-back typed letter on United States Lines stationery, undated, written by Williams while on a boat to Italy in response to Brando's May 24, 1955 letter regarding the play Orpheus Descending and actor Anna Magnani. It reads in part: "...I know with you and Anna, the production would have to be set up very carefully in advance to compensate for the time that you both would lose from film work and so forth. I also know it would be an historical event in modern theatre, you and Anna together in roles that fitted your styles, your power as actors...I'm relieved you feel as you do about Anna. I know she has a 'crush' on you but I don't think it is a predatory thing at all, I think it is based on her huge regard for you as an artist, and I also know she wants whoever she plays with, at least if he's her male lead, to be as good as she is. Lancaster looked good with her, better than he's ever looked before." The letter is signed "Tennessee" in blue ink and is in Very Fine condition, with light overall tanning, mild wrinkling, and three heavy fold creases. From the collection of Marlon Brando. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23525 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,031.50
Margaret Mitchell Signed "Gone With the Wind" First Edition. A great American novel that quickly became a great American movie, Gone With the Wind won the Pulitzer in 1937; the film version broke all box office records in 1939 and won eight Academy Awards. Here is a wonderful, rare July 1936 printing of the first edition of the book, signed by author Margaret Mitchell on the first end paper in black ink. "Elsie R Bidwell/Blowing Rock, N. C./July 1936" is inscribed on the upper right corner of said end paper in black ink. The volume is in great condition with some mild to moderate discoloration on the spine and back cover, some tanning to the inside cover, mild foxing to the page edges, and overall off-white pages. The binding is in very solid condition. A magnificent collectible. With COA from PSA/DNA. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23243 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,912.00
Bruce Willis Screen Worn "Die Hard" Badge. Prop NYPD detective lieutenant's badge on leather mount with chain, worn by Willis in the 1995 sequel Die Hard: With a Vengeance. In Excellent condition, mounted and framed to an overall size of 12.5" x 16". Comes with a COA from Hollywood Prop Supply.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23456 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,912.00
Rudolph Valentino Signed Check. A personal check dated January 4, 1920, signed by the legendary silent-era heartthrob. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, corner creasing, a little staining around the edges, and the usual bank cancellation marks. His status as the first true male sex symbol and untimely death after a too-brief career make his autograph both rare and much sought-after, and such samples don't circulate often. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23369 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,792.50
Lucille Ball Signed "What's My Line?" Card. A 26" x 18" black card from the show signed in white chalk by the comedienne and sitcom pioneer. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23415 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,792.50
Jean Cocteau Signed Pen and Ink Sketch. A wonderful stylized pen and ink sketch of a sailboat on the Mediterranean drawn by revered French writer-artist-director Jean Cocteau, signed by him and dated 1960. An important exponent of the Surrealist movement (the term was actually coined by writer Guillaume Apollinaire to describe Cocteau's 1917 collaboration with Erik Satie, Pablo Picasso, and Léonide Massine), Cocteau's films were a huge influence on the French New Wave and, consequently, American cinema as well. This particular sketch was completed by Cocteau about three years before his death at age 74. It is in Excellent condition with mild to moderate tanning, and has been matted and handsomely framed to an overall size of 24" x 28". Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23064 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,673.00
Orson Welles' Derby. This black felt derby hat was obtained at auction from Welles estate in 1992, and comes from the acclaimed actor-writer-director's personal wardrobe. Welles always told his friends that the hat had originally belonged to Charlie Chaplin -- one of Welles' inspirations -- but there are no markings inside to support the claim. Nonetheless, it is a fantastic item in Excellent condition.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23400 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,673.00
Lenny Bruce Signed Check. A personal check post-dated March 9, 1993, and written to actress Kaye Ballard for the amount of $25 million (seriously) and signed by the legendary comedian. Ballard and Bruce worked together at a club called The Hungry I in the '50s, and Bruce called her his best audience -- and decided that as such he should pay her with this check. Bruce later wrote a parody of the song "Autumn Leaves" that was recorded by Ballard, for which he received 14-cent residual check. "He said 'I'm never going to deposit this check'," recalls Ballard. " 'I want to f-- up their books!' " The check is in Excellent condition and without the usual bank cancellation marks or holes (for obvious reasons). Included is a handwritten letter of authenticity from Ballard. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23041 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,553.50
Vivien Leigh Letter from 1939 with Fabulous Content. Vivien Leigh and Jeanne De Casalis were longtime intimate friends, and this handwritten letter to "My darling Jennie," date November 24 (of 1939) and written from her home in Beverly Hills, finds Vivien presenting her fascinating private emotions about, among many things, Gone With the Wind ("..the preview here, or rather in Atlanta, is December 14....Everyone seems very pleased with it...Why the hell it shouldn't be good...after all 4 million dollars is no spit over the cliff..."). Vivien relates her unhappiness over Waterloo Bridge, which she's then currently filming at MGM ("..a beastly little opus, positively unpatriotic in its dreariness -- however, have absolutely no say in he matter, so there it is"), writes how happy she was that "Larry" was with her in Hollywood during the shooting of GWTW, and asks for Jeanne's honest opinion as to whether she and Olivier should return to wartime England. Leigh, signed the four-page, double-sided letter "Larry and Vivien," provided her home address (606 N. Camden Drive), and addressed the included envelope -- on which she has written "Air Mail to New York via Atlantic Clipper" and added two handsome $.30 postage stamps. In Excellent condition. Vivien Leigh material in any form is highly prized by collectors, and this charmingly-written letter captures the magic of a beloved star who was then on the eve of world acclaim for her unforgettable Scarlett O'Hara.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23089 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,553.50
Mother Teresa Signed Letter and Display. An inspiring display, encased in a 12.5" by 13.5" gold-colored frame, devoted to Mother Teresa. It includes including a typed card to Kaye Ballard, who had been praying for Mother Teresa and the work of her society. The message includes, "....Love to pray. For prayer enlarges the heart until it contains God Himself..." The note is signed "God bless you M Teresa," and is matted with two pictures of Mother Teresa, one color and one b&w. A moving tribute to a great and compassionate humanitarian. From the collection of Kaye Ballard. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23249 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,553.50
Marlon Brando Signed Design Contract for his Tetiaroa Home. An 11-page AIA Standard From of Agreement Between Owner and Architect contract between Brando and Bernard Judge, dated October 15, 1971, with handwritten revisions and addenda throughout, initialed by Brando seventeen times and signed by him on the last page in black ink. The reverse of the last page features an addendum that appears to have been handwritten by Brando. The contract engaged Judge to assist Brando with the construction of an airplane runway and required support facilities on Brando's atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. Brando had fallen in love with Tahiti while making Mutiny on the Bounty, and he took a 99-year lease on part of Tetiaroa, where he intended to build an environmental laboratory and an eco-resort. The hotel was eventually built after numerous redesigns and changes by Brando over the years, and is now closed. (A new hotel consisting of 30 deluxe villas is due to open in 2008.) The contract is in Excellent condition with only very minor wear. From the collection of Marlon Brando. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23553 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,553.50
Charlie Chaplin-Owned Cane. This stout, 36" wooden cane with metal tip and fleur de lis seal on the handle was once the property of an elderly Charlie Chaplin, and bears a resemblance to the whangee canes he made famous in his Little Tramp persona. It was given by Chaplin to a fan who was seated next to him on flight in 1972, when Chaplin was on his way to the U.S. from Switzerland to receive an honorary Oscar for career achievement, marking the end of his 20-year political exile from the States. The venerable comedian presented his cane to the man after the fellow told him how he had proposed to his wife in 1931 after a screening of City Lights; it was later passed along to a collector of Hollywood memorabilia. In Excellent condition with light wear from use. Includes Letter of Authenticity.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23060 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,434.00
John Wayne Signed Photo Display. A b&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed "Barbara, Best wishes to you -- also your grandparents" and signed by Wayne in blue ink, mated and framed to an overall size of 19" x 23". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23384 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,434.00
Burt Lancaster's Costume Sweater from "Jim Thorpe -- All-American." This blue virgin wool sweater with black buttons was worn by Lancaster in his performance as legendary, tragic athlete Jim Thorpe in the 1951 biopic by Michael Curtiz. In Excellent condition, marred only by two tiny holes near the right shoulder.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23200 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,314.50
John Wayne Signed "What's My Line?" Card. A 26" x 18" black card from the show signed in white chalk by legendary actor John Wayne. In Excellent condition with very minor smearing. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23416 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,195.00
Slides of Marlon Brando on the Set of "Superman." Uncut strip of six rare, unpublished color slide images of Marlon Brando on the set of Superman. The shots are from the filming of the trial scene that sets up the first sequel, and director Richard Donner and actors Terence Stamp and Sarah Douglas can be seen in them. (Donner was eventually fired by the studio over creative differences and replaced on the sequel by Richard Lester, to the dismay of many fans.) A great set of behind-the-scenes images. In Excellent condition. From the collection of Marlon Brando.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23507 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,195.00
Special Effects Ship Model from "The Sea Hawk." Five years after Captain Blood made him a swashbuckling star, Errol Flynn returned to the high seas as a privateer in The Sea Hawk (1940), also directed by the great Michael Curtiz. Neither movie used actual ships in the filming of their epic sea battles, relying instead on process shots and miniatures such as this one. This highly detailed model features tiny cannons, rigging, and other elements made of wood, canvas, and string, and is in surprisingly good condition considering its age and no doubt some heavy use. (The center mast has a significant split near the top, however.) It measures roughly 17" x 17" and comes with a wood display stand.
Auction 634 | Lot: 23336 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $1,135.25

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Results per page: 24 48 72