[4] pages; music score for 'Oh Helen!'; illustrated paper wrapper (9 1/4 x 12 1/4 inch) with picture of 'Fatty' Arbuckle on the cover, advertisement for 'Tears of Love, A Wonderful Song' on the backside. "Dedicated to Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Paramount Star. Very good clean copy with slight wear along the edges. View More...
Publicity photograph (8 x 10 inch) of Ms McKenzie with a scarf over her head, b/w. Fay McKenzie (1918- ) came from the acting family of Robert McKenzie, actor/director/producer, and is most famous for her roles in five Gene Autry westerns during 1941-42. As late as the 1980s she was still appearing in guest roles on TV. She was one of Republic's "C.A. Girls" - camera appeal. View More...
Publicity photograph (6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch) b/w, circa 1920s. Thomas Meighan (1879-1936) was one of the leading men of the silent film era. His career began in 1915 and lasted through the end of the 1920s when "talkies" were introduced. View More...
Photo (8 x 10 inch) b/w inscribed with signature "To Monine, from Robert Middlemass, 1948". Image of the upper half of Mr. Middlemass in a suit, circa. 1940s. Robert Middlemass (1885-1949) was associated with George M. Cohan during his Broadway years along with writing plays, the most famous being "The Valiant". His film career was mainly in the 1930s and 1940s. Among his films, he was the flustered sheriff in "Day at the Races (1937)" and the impresario Oscar Hammerstein in "The Dolly Sisters (1945)". Photo by Sasta. View More...
24 pages; yellow paper wrapper (4 1/2 x 6 inch). "It is a virile gripping story of social conditions as they exist today." - cover. First introduced at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, the week of 4 May 1914. Very good clean copy. View More...
Circa 1950's. Original portrait photograph. 5 X 7 inches. Montgomery (1904-1981) was an American film and television actor, director and producer. His debut was in 1929 with So This Is College. He went on to appear in The Big House (1930), and his big break Private Lies (1931). Montgomery took a break from movies to enlist in the U.S. Navy. His ship the USS Barton was part of the D-Day invasion in 1944. Once the war was over, Montgomery returned to films and continued acting until 1960. This photograph shows Montgomery, which is a close up, wearing a black and white tweed jacket, white shirt a... View More...
Original black-and-white publicity photograph of Sarita (also, Sara) Montiel. She is shown up-close and wearing an elegant dress, necklace, ring, and earrings as she looks directly at viewers. No date, circa 1950s. 8 1/4" x 10." "ROA-SM-15" printed in the lower-right corner on front, an abbreviation of "Run of the Arrow" and the actress's initials. Purple stamp with copyright information for RKO Radio Pictures on back. Typed biography also glued to the back. Photo is very clean and intact except for a few wrinkles and corner and edge wear. A Very Good copy. Sarita Montiel (1928-2013) ... View More...
Booklet. (8) (1)-83 (3). Front end paper partially loose. Ink notation page 1of the play. Some characters include Mr. Dorville; Sir Harry Fleetly; Lizard; Mr. Torrid; Bailiff; Lady Esther Dorville; servants, etc. The scene is in the country, at the two adjoining seats of Mr. Dorville, and Mr. Torrid. View More...
'De Witt's Acting Plays, Number 49'. 20 pages, [6] pages ads; wrapper with title on the cover (4 3/4 x 7 1/2 inch). Besides the full script of the play, included are a dexcription of costumes, cast and stage directions. Fine clean copy. View More...
Original color jigsaw puzzle in a black and yellow cardboard box. Illustration of a star on front. Puzzle pieces are made of cardboard. No. 4 of the Movie Cut-Ups series. No date, circa 1932. Box measures 7 1/4" x 7." Puzzle pieces vary in shape and size but each is roughly about 1" x 1." "No Less Than 225 Pieces." Puzzle pieces are loose; some may be missing. Pieces are very clean and intact. Box is clean and intact overall. Lid has some darkening, moderate wear at the edges, and split (and tape-repaired) corners at the top and bottom. Bottom of box has an extensive dampstain that... View More...
Original black-and-white publicity photograph showing an up-close portrait of Barry Nelson with a slight smile as he looks at viewers. Date is partially obscured but is likely 1956 given the release date of the movie associated with the photo. 8" x 10." "TS-BN-8" printed in lower-right corner on front, an abbreviation of "The First Traveling Saleslady" and the actor's initials. A typed description is tipped in on back. Purple stamp with copyright information of RKO Radio Pictures also on back. Photo is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles and slightly bumped corners. A ... View More...
'De Witt's Acting Plays, Number 178'. 40 pages, [6] pages ads; wrapper with title on the cover. Includes cast, synopsis of play, scenery, costumes, properties, and stage directions. Fine clean copy. View More...
24 pages; illustrated paper wrapper (4 3/4 x 7 1/4 inch). Evidence of being folded, removed from having been bound, code punched at the bottom of the cover. Minor pencil marks on the text. Very good clean copy. View More...
18 pages; illustrated paper cover (4 3/4 x 7 1/8 inch). Part of Denison's Blackface Series. One act play of minstrel humor for eight people. Very good clean copy. View More...
15 pages; ads in the back and front (4 3/4 x 7 1/8 inch). Former owner's name across the top of the cover. Minstrel one act play for black face. Very good clean copy. View More...
Paper wrapper with illustration of tow ladies in Ancient Greek garb on front. Part of the Alta Series. Some faint moisture stains, red stains on front lower left corner, not affecting readability. 66 page play script. A domestic farce about a doll maker who seeks to bring his latest creation to life. Inside front and back cover, 2 pages of listings of other publisher's offerings. A lovely reminder of the times before television and internet, when people at home entertained each other. View More...
Original black-and-white publicity photograph showing an up-close portrait of Barbara Nichols who poses and looks at viewers. 8" x 10." "BRD-BN-1" printed n lower-right corner on front, an abbreviation of "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" and the actress's initials. A typed biographical description is tipped in on back. Copyright information printed in lower margin on front. Photo is very clean and intact except for slight wrinkling and bumped corners. A Very Good copy. Barbara Nichols (1928-1976) was an American film and television actress. The description refers to Nichols, a "screen newco... View More...
Publicity photo (10 x 8 inch) for the movie "Avalanche" made in 1946 at PRC Pictures. Image of Bruce Cabot (`1904-1972) and Helen Mowery (1922- ) in a snow scene from the film with their skis. Cabot was famous for his role as Jack Driscoll in "King Kong" (1933) and appeared in over 100 movies between 1931-1971. A prolific supporting actor, he was in 12 John Wayne films. Mowery became a leading lady for Columbia Pictures B-movies and later guest starred in roles on TV. Among them 'Perry Mason' and 'Sea Hunt'. View More...
Publicity photograph (8 x 10 inch) b/w, from the movie "Alias the Deacon". Image of Bob Burns in a barber chair with Misha Auer playing the barber. Misha Auer (1905-1967) was a russian born comedian who excelled in "zany comedy" roles and appeared in many movies during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1936 he was nominated for a Best Supporting actor for his role in "My Man Godfrey". Bob Burns (1890-1956) was a comic actor in films. View More...
Publicity photograph (8 x 10 inch) b/w. Small rust stain in the upper right corner not effecting the photo. Photo of Gargan and a young actress, in costume, in a bar holding drinks. William Gargan (1905- ) was a long time role and character actor. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "They Knew What They Wanted" (1940). View More...
