A photograph signed by Claudette Colbert. The lot consists of 10 additional photos and 8 letters, including one to Leonard Gershe, where she writes "In the sunny glow of the morning—the vodka of last night has absorbed but the shock remains—therefore make note—I can 'do' the following accents: French, German, Italian, Russian Spanish, Southern—USA and Southern France…"
Est. $2,500-3,500
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Hand-written letter from Richard Burton to director George Cukor, referencing the play that launched his Hollywood career and his relationship with Elizabeth Taylor. "Dear George, / Do you realize that if you hadn't come to see 'Montserrat' I would never have met and married Elizabeth. Do you think that is a good or bad thing? I might of course have married Olivia de Havilland."
Est. $1000-1500
Jack Warner was one of a select few to get a personal invitation to the opening of the Disneyland Park. However, Warner declined the invitation: he and his family already had plans to travel to Europe. Both Disney's typed letter and Warner's response are included.
Est. $2,000-3,000.
Alfred Hitchcock signed this affidavit, stating he is not a communist, in order to remain in the Screen Director's Guild during the period when the House Committee on Un-American Activities was in full force.
Est. $800-1,200
A typed letter signed by Douglas Fairbanks asking Irving Thalberg for the return of his secretary, Mrs. Woods. The lot also includes nine photographs and 15 additional letters to various correspondents.
Est. $2,500-3,500
A signed letter from Fred Astaire to a reporter, thanking him for his good comments on "Top Hat." The lot also has 8 letters, a document and 14 additional photographs, as well as a letter and photograph signed by Adele Astaire Cavendish.
Est. $6,000-8,000
Norma Jeane Dougherty writes to her foster mother Grace Golddard, mentioning the man she believed was her biological father, and describing her wedding and married life in vivid detail.
Est. $25,000-35,000
A photograph signed by Joan Crawford. The lot, in addition to five more photos, also has 45 letters, signed "Joan," "Crystal," and "Big Eyes."
Est. $9,000-12,000
John Ford writes to George Cukor, arguing with him over who “made” Katharine Hepburn, concluding with a referral to his lawyers. Two more letters and a photograph complete the lot.
Est. $800-1,200
A letter Judy Garland signed "Baby." Among the five letters and four photographs is a letter written to Charles Murphy, an early beau of Garland's from Bakersfield. "But don't think there has been a day I haven't thought of you. / When I go to parties and dances with guys down here I realize that I'll never have as much fun as I did with you. / I mean it … Do I remember the first night you taught me to play '3 minutes in heaven'? I haven't played it since." Accompanying this letter is one from Murphy written after the release of The Wizard of Oz threatening to sell her letters unless she agrees to go on a date with him.
Est. $4,000-6,000