BERLE, Milton (1909-2002)Biblio.com
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28976Uncle Miltie" a prolific comedian who began in vaudeville and became America's top television personality with "The Milton Berle Show" 1948-56. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome half-length printed portrait wearing tuxedo and typically inane grin boldly inscribed and signed in a light portion at upper right in thickish black marker: "To Marshall / Bean / Love / Milton / Berle." A superb example. unknown
13919This Chicago pianist -- no relation to Leonard -- debuted with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in January 1928 and proved a popular soloist; her gigs included a stint with the Woman's Symphony Orchestra of Chicago one of the first all-female orchestras in the U.S. IPS Moffett 8" X 10" n.p. 1928 March 20. Near fine. A striking head-and-shoulders closeup in flapperish bobbed hair boldly signed and inscribed in black ink in a light portion at upper left: "To John G. Leiser / With kindest regards / Rae Bernstein / 3/20/28." Quite uncommon. unknown
20149The handsome leading man is best remembered for television's "The Sheriff of Cochise" 1956-60 retitled "U.S. Marshal" though he also appeared in some Westerns and the 3D horror film "Revenge of the Creature." Stunning glossy IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" Chicago IL 1961 March 18. Near fine. Handsome half-length portrait of this he-man in his sheriff's getup leaning against a saddle and gazing soulfully at the viewer. In the large blank area at upper right he signed and inscribes large and bold in blue ballpoint: "To My Good Friend / Donald M. Burnell -- / Kindest Regards and Lots / of Luck -- / From / John Bromfield / U.S. Marshal / March 18 1961 / Amphitheatre -- Chicago." Ink adhesion begins quite strong though his pen began "spotting" or "dotting" during the last few lines -- still even those lines are easily legible. This incredibly attractive oversize item was likely created for some promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other markings recto or verso. Choice vintage piece signed just after the show's demise -- the pose is known though it's likely one of a kind in this format. Stunning for display. unknown
29601The widow of playwright Moss Hart was an accomplished actress singer and long-time patron of the arts; her best-known film is the 1935 Marx Brothers vehicle "A Night at the Opera." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Attractive informal glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Carlisle in later years handsomely inscribed and signed in blue fineline in a light area at lower left: "Dear Terry / warmest / greeting and / good wishes from / Kitty Carlisle." An excellent example. unknown
22724American swimmer who set the women's record for swimming the English channel in 1950 13 hours 20 minutes. IPS 8" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Reproduction on heavy stock of a superb charcoal sketch by George Loh the classic image of Chadwick in mid-crawl crossing the Channel as well as a smiling large closeup of a young Chadwick in swim cap and goggles boldly signed and inscribed by her in blue ballpoint in later years: "Kindest regards and / best wishes to Eirene Mowji. / Sincerely / Florence Chadwick." This lovely portrait was originally created for an Equitable Life Assurance Society ad campaign from which this attractive copy was made as a keepsake. unknown
22527American supporting actor and hoofer "A Star Is Born" "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" "Melody Cruise" etc. who occasionally played leading man in low-budget films "Seven Doorways to Death" 1943; on television co-hosted weekly adventure "Soldiers of Fortune" 1955 and guest-starred on numerous popular shows. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1945. Near fine. Choice sepia-tone head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Chandler in white suit coat boldly inscribed and signed in blue fountain pen in a light area at lower left: "To Jean / Best wishes / Chick Chandler." A superb striking example in handsome condition. unknown
36673He was the versatile American leading man of the '50s remembered both the comedies "Some Like It Hot" 1959 and dramas "Sweet Smell of Success" 1957 "The Defiant Ones" 1958 "The Boston Strangler" 1968; his wife 1951-62 appeared in numerous films over several decades but is best remembered for her Oscar-nominated performance in "Psycho" 1960. Pair of IPsS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. circa 1960. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. His is a stylish half-length glamour pose in suit and tie elbows resting on knees and cigarette in right hand boldly signed and inscribed in a light area at upper left: "To Donald -- / Good Luck Always -- / Tony Curtis" in black ink. Very faint smudge of several letters in "Donald." Hers is a smiling head-and-shoulders portrait at the height of her fame against a flowery wallpaper background inscribed and signed in black ink boldly across her light blouse: "To Donald -- / My very best wishes / Janet Leigh. unknown
31341This Canadian-born American actress of vaudeville and films often played French girls in such movies as "They Had to See Paris" 1929 with Will Rogers "Hot for Paris" 1930 "Three Legionnaires" 1937 and many others. IPS 7½" X 9½" n.p. January 1935. Near fine. Handsome sepia-tone closeup portrait of D'Orsay and then husband actor Maurice Hill smiling cheek to cheek. In a light portion at upper left she signs and inscribes boldly in blue ink: "To Eddie Kesner / a real live booster / Best of luck / Maurice and Fifi-Hill / Jan. 1935." D'Orsay married Hill in 1933 and divorced him in 1938 so photographs signed with this married name are uncommon. A delightful vintage image beautifully signed. unknown
15600The lovely British leading lady immortalized in "Gone With the Wind" as Melanie won Oscars for "To Each His Own" 1946 and "The Heiress" 1949. IPS 4¼" X 5¼" n.p. n.d. Very good. Smudge to the "e" in "Terry." Book photograph a handsome informal head-and-shoulders glossy portrait of DeHavilland in later years wearing a large straw hat. Nicely signed and inscribed in blue fineline in a light area near the bottom: "For Terry -- / My every good wish / Olivia de Havilland. unknown
24738American actor best known for portraying Joshua in "The Ten Commandments" 1956; in later life he turned to directing and photography -- and to the last of his well-known wives Bo Derek. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Very good. Minor bit of wear and discoloration but overall attractive. Head-and-shoulders of the smiling mustacheiod young actor inscribed and signed in red ink in a light area at upper left: "To / Jack / Best of Luck / John Derek." Much of his signature falls on top of his dark colored shirt making for weak contrast. Nice early portrait inscribed later. unknown
26359Sultry German-born actress of "Destry Rides Again" 1939 and "The Blue Angel" 1930 fame. IPS 3½" X 5" n.p. n.d. ca. 1975. Near fine. Dramatic picture postcard head shot of a middle-aged Dietrich gazing knowingly at the viewer. Inscribed and signed last name only boldly by her in black marker on the lower margin: "To Norman / Dietrich." Verso address and message side never addressed never sent. Quite attractive. unknown
30615Da Schnozz" beloved piano-playing comedian of vaudeville Broadway radio film and television. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Near fine. Light tape stain at each corner. Heavy stock matte finish portrait a typical grinning head shot adjusting his tie placed within a large darkened profile that shows off his proboscis to good effect. Boldly inscribed in blue ballpoint in a light area left of center "To / Donald / my very / Best / Wishes / Jimmy Durante." Charming. unknown
20657This Canadian Native American wrestler known as "Marvelous Mohawk" was one of the greatest box office attractions of the early days of televised wrestling; he won the best-of-three-falls AWA World title in 1950 but had it taken away three days later in a controversial incident during a match with Gorgeous George; he died at age 41 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound an apparent suicide. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Small chip at lower left corner not affecting image. Full-length publicity portrait of Eagle in Indian costume and full headdress posing somberly with arms outstretched; appropriate Indian props alongside him include a birch bark drum atop an Indian blanket In a light portion to the right of his torso Eagle inscribes it boldly in blue ballpoint: "Good Hunting / Chief Don Eagle." Quite handsome and quite scarce. One of wrestling's early greats a suicide at age 41. unknown
20457This Canadian Native American wrestlers known as "Marvelous Mohawk" was one of the greatest box office attractions of the early days of televised wrestling; he won the best-of-three-falls AWA World title in 1950 but had it taken away three days later in a controversial incident during a match with Gorgeous George; he died at age 41 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound an apparent suicide. IPS magazine stock 7" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Tape stains along some edges but not affecting image or signature. Full-length publicity portrait of Eagle in Indian costume and full headdress wielding a tomahawk. Page 14 from some unknown wrestling yearbook or program featuring Eagle's likeness image area 5¼" X 7" and the printed word "Autograph" with a printed line alongside it for signing -- Eagle inscribes it boldly in blue ballpoint: "Good Hunting -- Chief Don Eagle." Below this is a small printed caption reading: "No Indian since Geronimo has caused as much comment as Don Eagle. A Canadian Don is married weighs 218 pounds stands 6'1" and took a fling into boxing before his wrestling career. During the Summer months the Eagle maintains a summer camp at Cayawaga Canada." Despite flaw a quite attractive and scarce piece. unknown
41406The Denver Broncos new head coach in 1962 was named AFL Coach of the Year but he only lasted there until 1964 after which he is best known for acting as the Los Angeles Rams as scout defensive line coach assistant general manager and other posts. IPS 5" X 7" n.p. 2 April 1980. Near fine. Attractive black and white glossy head-and-shoulders pose in Rams cap and staff shirt handsomely inscribed and signed in a light area near center: "To Richard / Best Wishes and / Good Luck Always / Jack / 4/2/80. unknown
18270Clark Gable's last wife the mother of his only legitimate and posthumous son John Clark Gable was a thrice-married former fashion model and bit part actress; a year after his death in 1960 she published a memoir "Clark Gable: A Personal Portrait." Color IPS magazine 7" X 9½" n.p. 1961 August 11. Very good. Discreet scotch tape stains at two corners. Attractive color magazine portrait depicting Gable's widow in turquoise dress and matching headband seated in an oversize white wicker chair holding the son born a few month's after her husband's death -- baby Gable holds both hands up as if in shock and has an expression of amazement on his face. She inscribes this in a thick fountain pen almost the same color as her turquoise outfit: "To Donald Burnell / Luck and happiness / From / John Clark Gable and his Mother / Age 2 weeks 1961." Quite unusual in this form! unknown
15825Metropolitan Opera prima donna who sopranoed there for many seasons. Wonderful IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated 1926 on verso in another hand. Near fine. Superb sepia tone head-and-shoulders portrait of the smiling soprano inscribed big and bold "To Mr. John Leiser / with best wishes from / Mabel Garrison." A choice example. unknown
20151Popular Midwest wrestling champions of the '50s and '60s each holder of many titles who formed a celebrated tag wrestling team. Most unusual oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" St. Charles IL 1960 October 14. Near full-length side-by-side shot depicting Gilbert and Goelz in wrestling trunks against a white background each taking off their coat as if entering the ring. Gilbert at left inscribes boldly to the right of his legs in red ballpoint: "To Donald M. Burnell / A true and wonderful / Wrestling fan Your friend / in Sports always / Johnny Gilbert / Oct 14 - 1960 / St. Charles Livestock Center / St. Charles Illiones." sic Goelz at right inscribes boldly at upper right in blue ballpoint: "To a wrestler's best friend / Donald M. Burnell / Best of Luck and of everything / Your friend always / Billy Goelz / Fox Lake wrestler / Oct. 14 1960 / St. Charles Livestock / Center / St. Charles Ill." This handsome and most unusual item was likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" -- likely one of a kind in this large format. Superb for display. unknown
15614The First Lady of the Silent Screen" whose films ranged from silent classics such as "Birth of a Nation" 1915 to made-for-television dramas such as "The Whales of August" 1987. IPS 8" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Minor wrinkling near top edge only. Book photograph other images/text on verso a flat-finish black-and-white romantic scene from the 1926 silent drama "La Bohéme" showing a reclining young Gish and John Gilbert picnicking on a blanket nicely inscribed and signed by her in black ballpoint in light area at bottom center: "To Terry -- Best wishes / always -- Love / Lillian Gish." Superb scene from early in her career inscribed later in life. unknown
26374The Man with the Cast Iron Stomach" which opponents loved to jump on was an American wrestling star who debuted in 1953 held numerous world championships and reached the height of his popularity in the 1960s and '70s. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Minor tape stain at each corner. A handsome smiling bare-chested portrait of Gomez in his heyday inscribed in blue ballpoint at lower right "to Donald / Buena Suerte Good Luck / Pepper Gomez." Ink rather light thus contrast is fair only. Still an attractive piece and an uncommon autograph. unknown
14941The archetypal banker Mr. Mooney on "The Lucy Show" 1968-74 also perfected the harried next door neighbor type Mr. Wilson on "Dennis the Menace" 1962-64; pre-television he did much radio and some film roles. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Contrast fair. Sepia-tone closeup in later years inscribed in bold purple ink "To Eirene Mowji / Sincerely / Gale Gordon. unknown
15631The epitome of Yiddish motherhood in silent films such as "Humoresque" 1920 and talkies such as "Abie's Irish Rose" 1946. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1923. Very good. Unusual matte finish closeup inscribed "To the boys / of Camp / Lewis / With love / Vera Gordon / 1923." Uncommon. unknown
17567She of the million-dollar insured legs hero of G.I.s everywhere for her famed pinup ex- of Jackie "The Kid" Coogan and bandleader Harry James appeared in numerous films. Choice IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1960 March 1. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. Elegant glossy head-and-shoulders portrait a classy glamour pose inscribed large and bold in blue ballpoint in a light area at upper left "Best of Luck / to / Donald M. Burnell / Betty Grable / 3-1-60." "Grable" crosses over into a dark area of her hair with less contrast. Not a pinup but a knockout nonetheless! Rather scarce. unknown
32557British leading man of the 1930s through '60s in films such as "King Solomon's Mines" 1950 and "Beau Brummell" 1954. IPS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1980. Fine. Striking glossy closeup of a thoughtful middle-aged Granger chin resting on crossed arms boldly and curiously inscribed and signed across his forearm "For 10010 S. Green / Stewart Granger" in black fineline. unknown
22509The noted stage actress singer and dancer is best remembered for "Annie Get Your Gun" 1947-50; in 1954 she won a Tony for "Carnival in Flanders." Unusually large IPS 11" X 14" n.p. 1976 November 13. Very good. Very minor edgewear; slight mounting traces on verso. Attractive formal head-and-shoulders pose circa 1960 inscribed big and bold "To my dear Fred / a fan and / a friend! / Best / always / Dolores / Gray / 11/13/76." Uncommon in this oversize format. unknown
