LOT #89009
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William Bendix Archive of Scripts and Personal Mementos....
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Description
William Bendix Archive of Scripts and Personal Mementos. A
small treasure trove of scripts and mementos from the screen actor,
best known for The Babe Ruth Story, Lifeboat, and
The Life of Riley. Lot contains a three-ring binder filled
with newspaper clippings and photos, a VHS copy of Guadalcanal
Diary, two cassette tapes featuring the radio version of The
Life of Riley, two large manila envelopes featuring photos, and
20 leather-bound scripts.
Housed in clear plastic sheets, the binder has newspaper clippings
and black and white photos (of various sizes) about Bendix's
adoption and christening of his daughter Stephanie Ann, as well as
pictures and negative sheets of Stephanie growing up with Bendix
and his wife, Theresa. Also includes mementos like a certificate of
her first haircut, receipts, and forms. Also includes wedding
photos and stationary for said wedding. Has a promo photo of Bendix
signed and inscribed to Stephanie. The two manila folders have
large prints of Bendix and his family.
The leather-bound scripts (which measure approx. 8 ½" x 11 ¼" each
and all carry his name on the front cover) are for the following
projects: Two-Faced Quilligan, Stars Over Hollywood,
Woman of the Year, Where There's Life, Long Voyage
Home, Blue Ribbon Town, A Bell For Adano,
Brooklyn Bridget, Calcutta, Brooklyn Orchid,
Redheads Are Dangerous, China, Greenwich
Village, Dark Corner, It's In the Bag, The
Hairy Ape, Sentimental Journey, Two Years Before the
Mast, Wake Island, and Variety Girl.
Overall, collection is in Very Good condition. Plenty of toning on
the scripts, as well as fold marks and tears. There is wear and
scuffing on the leather binding. Photos are of various condition.
COA from Heritage Auctions.
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