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Jeans Worn by James Dean in "Giant." This well-worn pair of Lee jeans was worn by Dean in Giant, the movie that earned him his second and last Academy Award nomination, of only three starring roles. Tragically, Dean died near the end of production; his death devastated co-stars Rock Hudson, who for years afterward felt guilty about having often clashed with Dean on the set, and Elizabeth Taylor, who was so distraught she had to take time off from the production. Actor Nick Adams, a skilled voice impersonator and friend of Dean, was asked to overdub a few lines for the late actor. A Warner Bros. production tag sewn into the waistband bears the date April 26, 1955 and the notation "Jas. Dean," and the initials "JD" are written just below. In Excellent condition; the only apparent wear was added by the costume department. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Dean wearing the jeans for a wardrobe test. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24430 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $35,850.00
Coat Jacket Worn by James Dean in "East of Eden." This heavy brown wool sport coat was worn by Dean in East of Eden, his first lead role and the only film to feature him as such that was released during his lifetime. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck, who felt that Dean had been perfectly cast as Cal Trask, a role that paralleled Dean's troubled relationship with his father and resonated with the young actor. He became known on the set for his improvised contributions to the script (often to the consternation of the cast and crew) and some of the most famous scenes in the film were his additions to the script. He would later receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role (the first posthumous acting nomination in Academy Awards history.) It was one of a number of roles that Dean beat out Paul Newman for (ironically, after his death, Dean's next two roles went to Newman). Also included is an 8" x 10" promo still from the movie featuring Dean wearing the jacket. Both are in Excellent condition with minimal wear. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24423 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $28,680.00
Marilyn Monroe Handwritten Letter. This two-page handwritten letter was written in 1954 by the legendary blonde bombshell, during the period inbetween her breakout role in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and her classic performance in The Seven Year Itch. Her brief marriage to baseball player Joe DiMaggio was already in decline, as was her rate of work due to illnesses (whether real or imagined), her habit of showing up late to the set, and generally being uncooperative with her producers, directors, and fellow actors. Monroe had been scheduled to accompany Bob Hope and William Holden on a USO performance at the U.S. Air Force base in Thule, Greenland; illness forced her to bow out and she was replaced by Anita Ekberg. (It was during this tour that Hope began filming his USO performances and selling them as specials to NBC.) Written to the troops in blue ink on plain white paper, the letter reads in part: "I'm a lot more disappointed than you are that I can't be there with you this New Years [sic]. But the fact is I'm sick and my doctor won't let me go, but as soon as I'm able I'll be there any time you can persuade Secretary Talbot to give me a seat in a plane, to do a show for you, to meet you all and tell you I think you're the best men in the world," and is signed by Monroe in big, bold handwriting. The letter is in Fine condition with light tanning, significant staining along the lower right edges of both pages, two horizontal fold creases, and moderate edge and corner wear. Also included is a typed transcript of the letter (Very Fine, significant staining) and the original envelope with Monroe's name written on it in an unknown hand (Very Fine with light wear). A fantastic item. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24124 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $17,925.00
Pants Worn by James Dean in "East of Eden." Pair of light gray pinstriped trousers worn by Dean in his Academy Award-nominated performance. The Warner Bros. production tag sewn into the waistband bears the date May 21, 1954, and the name "Jim Dean." Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" still of Dean wearing the trousers in the movie. Both are in Excellent condition with mild discoloration to the pants. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24426 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $15,535.00
Shirt Worn by James Dean in "East of Eden." Cream-colored cotton shirt worn by Dean in his first lead role in Elia Kazan's East of Eden. The Warner Bros. production tag sewn into the interior bears the date May 27, 1954, and the name "Jim Dean." In Excellent condition with only very minor wear. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24427 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $15,535.00
White T-Shirt Worn by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24422 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $11,352.50
Brown Trousers Worn by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24424 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $11,352.50
Piece of James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder. This belt buckle-sized piece of the fragile aluminum body and glass fragment were removed from the left fender of "the Little Bastard" by road construction worker Harry Camby, mere hours after the crash that killed Dean. Eighteen years old at the time, Camby and his co-workers had stopped for coffee at the end of the day on September 30, 1955, and everyone in the shop was talking about the star's death earlier in the day, including a waitress who told them that the remains of the Porsche had been parked next door in a service station garage. Camby snuck in to have a look at the car, and kept these fragments, later having their authenticity verified by custom car legend George Barris, who had worked on the car before the crash and was able to match the primer.

After Dean's death, his Porsche became infamous as being the vehicle that killed not only him, but also for injuring and killing several others in various freak accidents in the years following his death. Barris later purchased the remains of the vehicle and used it as part of a driver's safety exhibit. The car disappeared in 1960 while being transported from Florida to Los Angeles while part of a traveling exhibit, making these fragments the last known remaining link to the infamous automobile. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24470 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $11,352.50
Martin Luther King Jr. Signed Letter to Sammy Davis Jr. A stirring, two-page typed letter on personal letterhead, dated December 20, 1960, thanking Davis for his involvement with the civil rights movement, the role of art in said movement, and Davis' interest in Oscar Brown's play Kicks and Co. It reads in part: "Art can move and alter people in subtle ways because, like love, it speaks through and to the heart. This young man's work will, in its own special way, affect the conscience of vast numbers with the moral force and vigor of our young people. And coming as it does from a source so eminently influential, the Broadway theatre and an actor of such stature as yourself, it will be both an inspiration and a sustenance to us all." The letter is signed "Martin" in blue ink on the second page, and is in Excellent condition with staple holes and light wear to the top left corner. From the Sammy Davis Jr. Estate. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24003 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $10,157.50
James Dean Painting. Might James Dean have won distinction as a Dali-esque artist of bizarre and spectral images? You decide as you study this painting, created by Dean about 1954. He titled it The Road to Happiness -- an ironic title, due to the tragic fate of the artist and the dark nature of the painting. Upon first glance, the painting appears to show a shiningly white, giant God-like figure towering behind a sinister forest of gaunt, stark, fire-charred trees, and presumably one must cross the wicked forest to reach the light (and the "happiness"). But what are those gangrenous-looking gouges on the god-like figure, and is he at the back of the forest, or trapped inside it? The interpretation is entirely your own. However, there's no denial here of Dean's fervent imagination and his clearly taunting emotion to get his own gods, demons, and private fascinations out of his mind and onto a canvas. On the reverse side, the words "The Road to Happiness by J.D. About 1954" are written in red marker, as is the inscription, "For Lion A True Friend Always - Pat 1962." Added later in black ink are the words, "A gift to my friends Rose and Ralph - Lion 4/14/70." The name "Pat Jordan" is stamped five times en verso and several times on the wooden frame, the front and sides of which are painted gold (with several blotches). The frame measures 21.5" x 27.5". An astounding look into the complexity of James Dean, and an example of his dark nature that continues to tease and fascinate more than 50 years after his death. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24169 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $8,962.50

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Handwritten Cat Care Instructions Written by James Dean.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24469 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $8,962.50
James Dean's Cummerbund and Collar from "Giant." This black cummerbund and starched dress collar were worn by the actor in Giant, Dean's third and final lead role in a feature film, one that earned him one of two posthumous Academy Award nominations. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Dean wearing the items in the movie. All items are in Excellent condition, with some mild discoloration to the collar. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24431 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $8,365.00
Marilyn Monroe's Mink Cocktail Coat. Gorgeous, mid-length brown mink cocktail coat from Marilyn's personal wardrobe. Her initials, "MM" are embroidered in red script inside the coat. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24119 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $7,170.00
United States Flag Used in "Sands of Iwo Jima." This U.S. flag with 48 stars was used in the 1949 war movie Sands of Iwo Jima starring John Wayne, which told the stories of the Navy corpsman and five marines who raised the flag on Mount Suribachi, one of the most iconic images of World War II. The three who survived the battle, Rene A. Gagnon, Ira H. Hayes, and John H. Bradley, appeared in the movie opposite Wayne. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some areas of moderate tanning and a few very small moth holes. A great conversation piece. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24106 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $6,572.50
Incredible James Dean Inscribed Photo. Absolutely iconic shot of James Dean, switchblade in hand, in the famous Griffith Observatory battle from Rebel Without a Cause. Boldly signed in green ink, "To Bill a pleasure to work with you all my best - James Dean." This original still, with "Warner Bros. publicity dept." stamped en verso, has some slight glue traces on the four corners from its previous attachment, otherwise Excellent condition. For a James Dean, this one has it all: Dean's trademark film, a legendary scene, and a superb inscription and signature. You won't find a better signed Dean photo anywhere! From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24166 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $6,572.50
James Dean's Red Sweater. A favorite of Dean's, this heavy-knit red sweater was worn by the screen legend while he was a struggling actor in New York. He had borrowed it one night from a tavern owner a few months earlier, and inadvertently left it at the home of actor and acquaintance John Gilmore during a visit in February 1954. At the time, Dean was performing in The Immoralist and testing for East of Eden. Earlier, in November 1953, Dean had worn the sweater to rehearsals for an episode of the television anthology series Armstrong Circle Theatre, where he used it to cause trouble by keeping it bunched over his lower face while delivering his lines, much to director James Sheldon's consternation. The sweater is in Excellent, like-new condition, due primarily to having been kept in storage for many years. Also included is a signed two-page letter from Gilmore to James Dean Gallery archivist David Loehr, dated July 19, 1991, detailing the history of the garment. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24421 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $6,572.50
James Dean's Fifth Grade Notebook. This three-ring binder was used by Dean in the course of his fifth grade education, circa 1941. The sixteen pages of notebook paper still in the notebook include history, geography, spelling, and math homework -- as well as a few doodles -- plus four loose pages, one of which features almost a dozen practice signatures by "Jimmie" Dean, and is also signed by him on the inside back cover. Dean had been enrolled in Brentwood Public School until his mother died of cancer in 1940; at age nine, his father sent him to live with his aunt Ortense and uncle Marcus Winslow on a farm in Fairmount, Indiana, where he was to complete his education. The binder is in Good condition with major wear, yet the binding is still in fairly sturdy shape. The pages are all in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tanning. A unique item, accompanied with a signed letter of authenticity from Dean's cousin, Marcus Winslow. From the James Dean Museum archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24434 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,976.20
Marilyn Monroe's Make-Up Case. Carried regularly by Monroe, this small, 5" x 3" Brass make-up case features an elaborate mother of pearl inlay on the top, and inside features a lipstick holder, small comb with vinyl case, make-up compartment, and a small mirror. Also included is a protective chamois storage cover (fine condition with moderate wear and staining). In Very Fine condition with mild scratching and wear to the outside, moderate wear to the mirror, and some mild to moderate tarnishing of the interior. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24127 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,676.25
Full-Scale Original Model of James Dean Memorial.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24386 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,500.00
James Dean Signed Sketch.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24453 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,377.50

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Marilyn Monroe's Mirrored Bedside Cabinet and Chest of Drawers. Included are a cabinet with rectangular top over a single drawer and two doors that open to reveal a quilted paper-covered interior on molded plinth, plus a chest of drawers with five graduated drawers decorated with gilt-metal handles. The cabinet has had the mirror on the drawer replaced. The chest of drawers has had the mirrors on the top two drawers replaced. These items were auctioned by Christie's in 1999, and copies of the catalog pages, receipts, invoices, and tags from that sale are included here, as well as photos of the pieces before the drawers were refurbished. Also included with the lot is the book My Sister Marilyn in which the chest of drawers in mentioned on page 159. Both pieces are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with a few areas of mild to moderate wear.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24128 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $5,078.75
"Rebel Without a Cause" Script." A file copy of the final draft of the Rebel Without a Cause screenplay from the Warner Bros. Story Department, dated March 25, 1955. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very light wear. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24172 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,780.00
James Dean Motorcycle Sketch. A motorcycle enthusiast like his idol Marlon Brando, James Dean went so far as to by a Triumph 500cc TR5 Trophy model bike after seeing Brando ride a similar model in The Wild One (the bike featured in a famous series of photographs of Dean by Phil Stern). Featured is a stylized pencil sketch paper of an Indian brand motorbike drawn on notebook and signed by a 17-year-old Dean in 1948 -- around the time he knocked out his two front teeth in a bike accident. The sketch is in Very Fine condition with moderate tanning and some tearing along the top from being torn from a pad. It also features one of the earliest known "James Dean" signatures. Up until this point he had signed his name as "Jimmie Dean" or "Jim Dean." A unique piece of artwork. From the James Dean Museum archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24437 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,780.00

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Marilyn Monroe "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" Limited Edition Prints. Ten sets of ten prints of photographer Irv Steinberg's rare and exclusive backstage photos of Monroe taken by him shortly after her unforgettable birthday serenade of JFK. The b&w 11" x 14" prints are limited edition sets of ten, each print signed and numbered by Steinberg and in overall Excellent condition. These are rare and astounding shots. Total 100 prints in this chance-of-a-lifetime lot. Comes with a document from Irv Steinberg stating these will be the only Monroe prints he will sign.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24115 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,481.25
James Dean Signed Hubcap. A fan of motorcycles and sports cars, James Dean was an avid motorist with a short but impressive racing career, finishing in the top three of his first two professional races. Rather appropriately, Warner Bros. had Dean sign this hubcap as part of a promotion for Rebel Without a Cause, and the rising star gamely inscribed it with "Hey, hope the cops don't catch you stealing hubcaps" around the rim before signing his name boldly in black grease pencil in the center. Two other hubcaps were signed, whether by Dean or his Rebel co-stars Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood is unknown as they have both long since disappeared. Fortunately, the most prized of the three has been meticulously cared for and preserved, and is in Excellent condition with only the slightest smudging to the signature. A fascinating and unique piece of Hollywood history, bearing a great sample of a rare and much sought after autograph. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24174 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,481.25
"East of Eden" Script Given to Nick Adams by James Dean. A final draft copy of the screenplay for East of Eden, dated May 17, 1954, bound in leather and given as a gift to actor Nick Adams by James Dean, who had his friend's named embossed on the cover. Adams later passed it on to actress Yvonne Ginest. Adams became a close friend of Dean's after playing a small role in Rebel Without a Cause, and was devastated when Dean was killed. Adams began behaving recklessly and was arrested for speeding nine times in one year. His career began to falter, and eventually he was found dead of a drug overdose in 1968, at the age of 36. In Excellent condition with only light wear. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24471 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,481.25
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mannequin from "Seinfeld." Ranked #1 in TV Guide's 2002 list of the "50 Greatest Shows of All Time," it's no surprise Seinfeld is considered one of the most influential TV programs of the 1990s. In the popular Season 5 episode "The Pie" (February 17, 1994), Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) discovers that there is a mannequin that eerily resembles her displayed in some revealing apparel in a local clothing store. Featured is a rare piece of memorabilia from the show: the original upper torso mannequin from that now-classic episode. The face has had extensive make-up and latex work applied to form it into a perfect likeness of Louis-Dreyfus. The wig and top are not original, having been applied to restore the mannequin to an approximation of its original appearance; it is otherwise in Excellent condition.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24107 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50
Marilyn Monroe's Black Polka Dot Dress. This black layered-tulle dress with white polka dots and spaghetti straps comes rom Monroe's personal wardrobe. The dress is in Fine condition with considerable tearing to the tulle and deterioration to the felt polka dots, easily restored by a seamstress. Previously auctioned at Christie's, with the Christie's receipt included.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24120 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50
James Dean's Violin. Dean's mother, Mildred, had every intention of making her son an artistic child, slightly more cultured than those around him. Mildred borrowed a violin for James when he was a small boy, and sent him off for lessons regularly. She read him a great deal of poetry, and as they spent so much time together, the boy developed a particularly strong sense of attachment to his mother. When she died from terminal cancer in 1940, it had a devastating effect on the boy; as he later recalled: "My mother died when I was eight. The violin was buried too." This handsome violin was obtained from Clyde Glessner, who had owned it since 1945 (It had been in the family since 1880). Clyde's mother and Dean's grandfather, Johnny Wilson, were cousins, and Wilson borrowed the violin so that Dean could take lessons. Made in Germany in 1877, the violin is in Very Fine condition with moderate scraping and scuffing to the finish but no actual body damage, and comes in a hard carrying case that is also in Very Fine condition with very light wear. A very unique and special item. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24433 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50
James Dean Framed High School Yearbook. In 1945, James Dean began attending Fairmount High School, where he was an average student but excelled in sports, art, drama, and band and received a few academic awards. Featured is a copy of the 1949 Fairmount High "Black & Gold" yearbook from Dean's senior year, matted and framed along with original photos from the book that feature Dean's various athletic and academic exploits, including school plays and team photos. The items have been matted and framed to an overall size of 36" x 15" and are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with a little yellowing on the photos. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24142 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
Watercolor Painting by James Dean.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24441 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
James Dean with Cropped Hair Original Photo by Roy Schatt. An extremely rare 11" x 14" original photo by Roy Schatt, signed by the photographer on the front border. Shot in 1954 and developed by Schatt in the 1980s, this image was published on page 92 of James Dean: A Portrait. In Schatt's commentary he remarks: "When Dean became famous, he set out to change his image by chopping his hair short." Schatt studio and Dean Foundation stamps en verso. One of only two or three known to have been printed, it is in Excellent condition.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24459 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
Two Sets of James Dean's Cuff Links.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24451 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,704.50
Marilyn's Costume Jewelry Set. This set of vintage costume jewelry includes a necklace and pair of earrings decorated with glass jewels, all owned and worn by Marilyn. In Excellent condition.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24123 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Original James Dean Photo Booth Pictures from 1949. This unique pair of photos features an 18-year-old Dean and was taken in a photo booth at the Terminal Arcade in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1949. In one shot he's posing serenely, wearing the eyeglasses he needed to combat his extreme myopia, and in the other he is laughing uproariously sans glasses. The pictures measure 2.5" x 3" and are in metal frames, as was often the case with booth photos at the time, and are in Fine condition with a little staining and tarnish. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24447 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
James Dean "To Sal" Autograph and Photo. Sal Mineo enjoyed great success as a teen idol during the late '50s, shooting to fame opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause in 1955. Mineo was later reunited with Dean in Giant, although only in a few scenes. Sadly, he too would die under tragic circumstances, stabbed to death by a mugger at age 37. This autograph album page is inscribed "To Sal, my best" and signed by Dean in pencil. It is in Fine condition with some tearing along the left edge and moderate uniform tanning around the other edges, none of which affects the signature. It has been matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Dean and Mineo in Rebel to an overall size of 16" x 20". From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24480 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
"Giant" (Warner Brothers, 1956). Standee (25" X 69"). This original standee of James Dean was used in lobbies across the country to promote Giant in 1956. The image of Dean is very clean with only a scuff at Dean's chin. Near the bottom is a facsimile of Dean's autograph. There is a little bit of wear along the edges but the color is very fresh. This is an rare find and an excellent addition to any Giant or Dean collection. Very Fine/Near Mint. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24310 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,107.00
James Dean's Tie from "East of Eden." Tie worn by the actor in wardrobe tests for the movie, but not in the movie. In Excellent condition with two tiny stains near the bottom and a production label dated May 24, 1954, sewn onto the back. Included is a color photo of Dean wearing the tie. From the James Dean Museum archive.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24425 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,107.00
Natalie Wood Signed Contract from "Rebel Without a Cause." Dated March 30, 1955, and signed by Wood in blue ink in the lower right corner, this one-page document details Wood's salary and expenses during production on Rebel Without a Cause. Pigeon-holed as a child star up to that point, the then 16-year-old actor's performance in Rebel allowed her to make the transition to more grown-up roles. In Very Fine Condition with mild discoloration and very light wear. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24481 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $3,107.00
Humphrey Bogart's Helmet from "Sahara." This prop WWII tanker-style helmet was worn by Bogart in 1943 war drama in which the actor appeared as a tank commander in one of the few movies made about the desert conflict during the war. It features radio earpieces sewn into the ear flaps, and has "Bogie" handwritten on the inside. It is in Very Fine condition, with some deterioration to the leather in places. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24093 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,987.50
Signatures from James Dean and Other "Giant" Cast Members. The desirability of a James Dean autograph is enhanced here by the added bonus of signatures from Giant co-star Monte Hale and bit player Ana Maria Majalca on this autograph album page. Dean's signature is in bold, black ink, and the page is in Excellent condition with very minor tanning. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24276 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,868.00

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Sammy's Personal Hardbound "Ocean's Eleven" Photo Presentation Book. One of only a tiny handful made and presented to members of the cast as a gift from director Lewis Milestone, this personalized hardbound photo album is embossed with the movie's title and Sammy's name on the cover in gold lettering, and contains 50 handsomely mounted b&w 11" x 14" photos of Davis and the rest of the cast taken during the movie's production. In Excellent condition with a few tiny dings and a little bit of scuffing to the cover, it's a magnificent and very rare piece of Rat Pack memorabilia. From the Sammy Davis Jr. Estate.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24007 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,629.00
James Dean "The Immoralist" Stage Scene Sketch. Evocative sketch by Dean of one of the sets from The Immoralist, with five characters dressing the stage. The fairly simple blue ink sketch on 3' x 5" white paper nicely captures the darkly oppressive mood of the play. In Excellent condition. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24159 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,629.00
James Dean Signed High School "Log of Memories." A Fairmount High School "Log of Memories" belonging to one one of Dean's classmates, signed twice by the then aspiring-actor: Once as "Jim 'Rack' Dean" on page 12, and again as "Jim Dean" with a stylized J and D on page 14. Two scarce early samples of a very rare signature, and in Excellent condition with minimal tanning and light soiling to the covers. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24440 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,419.88
Al Lewis' Prop Bag from "The Munsters." The Munsters and its "rival" series, The Addams Family both debuted within a week of one another in September, 1964. At the end of that year's TV season, The Munsters ranked #18 in the Nielsens, while The Addams Family came in at #23; by the end of the following year, both had been were cancelled. Nevertheless, both found renewed life in syndication and have entertained generations of sitcom fans. This black doctor-style leather carrying bag was regularly used by Al Lewis (who died earlier this year) in his role as "Grandpa" on the series, typically as a running sight-gag in which he would pull all sorts of sundry items from it -- including many that logically shouldn't have fit. It is in Fine condition with a fair amount of wear and tear and some mild to moderate discoloration. A real TV-land treasure. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop & Wardrobe Co.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24103 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,390.00
Flying Fickle Finger of Fate Award. Broadcast from 1968 to 1973 on NBC, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In provided a heady dose of comedy and biting satire during a turbulent period in history, and boosted the careers of Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, and a few others in the process. This genuine Flying Fickle Finger of Fate award was used on the show in the recurring segment that "lauded" noteworthy, dubious achievements by celebrities or government officials. Recipients of this uncoveted award included then Los Angeles Chief of Police Ed Davis, who suggested that gallows be put in all airports so hijackers could be hung on the spot; the City of Cleveland for their Cuyahoga River (it caught fire due to its high pollution levels); William F. Buckley for his philosophy "Never clarify tomorrow what you can obscure today"; and the Pentagon, who won the Nifty Knuckle five times. The bronze hand-with-winged-finger statuette is mounted atop a wooden base, which stands 9.5" tall and is stamped "copyright George Schlatter and Ed Friendly productions -- Romart 1969" on the bottom, and is in Excellent condition with very minor wear.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24098 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,270.50
James Dean Flyer with Three Drawings. James Dean, flush with success after the opening of The Immoralist, took an 8.5" x 11" flyer for Women of Trachis and created on the back a nearly naked harpooner preparing to spear a roped, dangling, leering hot dog (a giant roll and jar of mustard flank the harpooner); a fish alarmed to see it has lost its tail; and a weird creature with a treble-clef tail, oozing an aura of 1950s cool. Freudians could have a field day analyzing these images. Suffice to say, they certainly convey Dean's wild and wicked imagination. Small dashes of black ink have bled through the front to the back, touching a bit of the harpoon, but the item is in overall Excellent condition. Some amazing insight into the whims and fantasies of James Dean. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24162 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,270.50
James Dean Signature Cut. James Dean's autograph is one of the rarest and most sought after by autograph hounds and Hollywood enthusiasts. Featured here is a signature clipped from an autograph album that reads "To Linda/With my best wishes/James Dean" and mounted on black cardboard. "Linda" was none other than Linda Bennett, a child actor during the 1950s. In Excellent condition, with some slight fading that does not detract from the signature. Letter of authenticity included. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Auction 634 | Lot: 24173 | Oct 7, 2006

Sold For: $2,031.50

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