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1976100695<p>Los Angeles California March 17th 1976. 1976. Fine. - Over 500 words typed on 2 sheets of her light gray 11 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide "Ruth Webb Ent. Artists Representatives" stationery with a light web motif in teal as background to her name at the top. Sorry to have missed Jean Dalrymple when Jean was in Los Angeles Ruth Webb responds to the New York City producer's inquiry about possibilities in L.A. "I think it would be great to have you out here but I am not quite clear on what you want to do. If you thought you might be interested in agenting there is a vast field of activity in the film and TV end of things." "There isn't the same kind of live theatre going on year round as you must know. Outside of opening nights most of the social activity goes on in people's home. It just isn't the same aura or opportunity as used to be the case back East I mean going to the theatre." Though at a loss for ideas she does offer some possibilities: "I am not quite sure what would interest you in a production. I think that GLORIA SWANSON's new concert is top entertainment and has already proven it will draw well. I attach material if not sent previously. I can offer RICHARD EAGAN in MURDER AMONG FRIENDS the recent Jack Cassidy Broadway show." She goes on to mention EARL WRIGHTSON and LOIS HUNT as well as MARTHA RAYE "She is top box office as is MICKEY ROONEY however Mickey goes back to Drury Lane open end. He could be available at a very good price in excess pf $5000 for a Summer tour." Ruth Webb concludes: "Anything you would do would be a success and I would love to be a part of it." Signed "With Love Ruth". Jean Dalrymple has drawn a line in pencil across the cover page to indicate she has read the letter. Else fine.</p><p>Nicknamed "The Auntie Mame of Agents" the Hollywood talent agent Ruth Webb 1918-2006 was known as a master in reviving the dormant careers of former Hollywood stars. Webb was a former stage actress and nightclub singer who was said to resemble a cross between Zsa Zsa Gabor and Autie Mame and was partial to dressing in feathers and gold lame. As an agent she revived the careers of Kathrym Grayson Rhonda Fleming Dorothy Lamour Donald O'Connor Gloria Swanson Gig Young and Ann Southern and is credited with reviving the career of Mickey Rooney who returned in 1979 to make his Broadway debut in "Sugar Babies".</p><p>The recipient Jean Dalrymple 1902-1998 was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski Mary Martin Jos Iturbi Andre Kostalanetz Nathan Milstein and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943 serving as a board member producer and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951 Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world.</p> Los Angeles, California, March 17th, 1976.
192025352E1920s. Original collection of 46 1920’s vintage color postcards of film actors’ homes and movie studios in Hollywood Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Included are the impressive homes of Harold Lloyd Buster Keaton Kin Vidor Colleen Moore Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks ‘Pickfair’ John Gilbert Jack Dempsey Sessue Hayakawa William S. Hart Tom Mix Rudolph Valentino Will Rogers Nazimova to name a few. With the film studios of Goldwyn Warner Bros. Metro Famous Players Lasky and more. Each postcard is in a clear plastic sleeve within a large photo album. A lovely way to connect to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the lives of those in the film industry at the time. unknown
19502738861950. unbound. All the pages measure 3.75 x 4.75 inches and are signed by various actors and actresses of the Golden and Silver ages of Cinema including: Jackie Coogan 1914 - 1984 best remembered in Charlie Chaplin's classic film "The Kid" 1921 and for his television role as Uncle Fester in "The Addams Family"; Sabu 1924 - 1963 the first Indian actor to achieve great success in Hollywood -- he died at the age of 39; James Mason 1909 - 1984 an English actor who made the transition to American films and became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood; Douglas Fairbanks Jr. 1909 - 2000 iconic American actor and highly decorated naval officer during World War II; and Robert Donat 1905 - 1958 English actor best remembered for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" 1935 and "Goodbye Mr. Chips" 1939 the latter earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor. All items are boldly signed and in near fine condition.<br/> <br/> unknown
197091169Boston - Toronto: Little Brown and Company 1970. Rilegato tela sovracoperta cloth dust jacket. Molto buono Very Good. . 8vo. pp. 256. Molto buono Very Good. Prima edizione First Edition First Printing. Little, Brown and Company, hardcover
196791158London: Heinemann 1967. Rilegato tela sovracoperta cloth dust jacket. Molto buono Very Good. Prima edizione Inglese contemporanea all'edizione americana. 8vo. pp. 316. Molto buono Very Good. First English Edition. Heinemann, hardcover
1987Q-0399132643Putnam Adult 1987-09-02. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Putnam Adult hardcover
1988Q-0671663267Pocket Books 1988-09-01. Mass Market Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Pocket Books paperback
193880290Hollywood:: The Hollywood Browning Societym 1938-1947. First edition. publisher's printed wrappers. With notes and corrections in Ms. mostly membership changes. Generally fine. . 12mo. These pamphlets list officers program and meeting notes honorary and active members etc. The Hollywood Browning Societym unknown
1991mon0000070118Scarecrow Press 1991-07-01. Hardcover. New. 1.4409 in x 11.1614 in x 8.3819 in. Scarecrow Press hardcover
193115715JNew York: Brentano’s 1931. First Edition First Printing. Very good copy in original sliver stamped cloth without dust jacket. Sylvia of Hollywood 1881-1975 was a Hollywood fitness guru. As Wikipedia notes “Hollywood Undressed revealed intimate details of Sylvia's famous Hollywood clientele which included Jean Harlow Marie Dressler Mae Murray Alice White Bebe Daniels Mary Duncan Ramón Novarro Ruth Chatterton Ann Harding Norma Talmadge Grace Moore Constance Bennett Gloria Swanson Nella Webb F.W. Murnau Elsie Janis Ernest Torrence Lawrence Tibbett Laura Hope Crews Ronald Colman Constance Cummings Ina Claire John Gilbert Carmel Myers Helen Twelvetrees Carole Lombard Ilka Chase Dorothy Mackaill Pepi Lederer Marion Davies Neil Hamilton Alan Hale Sr and Vivienne Segal†Brentano’s hardcover
1928020248Hollywood California: Hollywood High School 1928. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good /No Dust Jacket. 11 " Tall. Numerous Black and White Photographs and Illustrations. 224 pages with many "art-deco" illustrations. Numerous autographs by classmates. Decorative endpapers. <br/> <br/> Hollywood High School hardcover
1925020804Hollywood California: Hollywood High School 1925. First Edition . Tan Wrappers. Good/No Dust Jacket. 11 " Tall. Numerous Black and White Photographs and Illustrations. QUite worn but complete. Many student signatures. <br/> <br/> Hollywood High School unknown
1927020802Hollywood California: Hollywood High School 1927. First Edition . Black Leatherette. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 11 " Tall. Numerous Black and White Photographs and Illustrations. 192 Pp. Student Photograph Of Shockley Another For His Work On The Annual And Mention For A Club Activity. Light Wear No Fraying; Many Student Signatures. <br/> <br/> Hollywood High School hardcover
1953712472PN. New. 1953. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. . PN paperback
1954434717PN. New. 1954. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. . PN paperback
195435897Beverly Hills California September 27 1954 through January 14 1955. 1954. 1954. Fine. - Five signed letters typed in green ink on Ray Stark's 10-5/8 inch high by 7-1/4 inch wide "Famous Artist's Corporation Agency" stationery with the firm's logo embossed in green at the top of creamy white paper. In his first letter of approximately 90 words dated September 27 1954 Ray Stark acting as Ben Hecht's agent writes to him about Frank Rosenberg's deal regarding "Miracle in the Rain". Stark pleads with Hecht to not "be a soft-hearted cuss and let him talk you into anything." He goes on to write that "Frankly this looks like a lot of crap to me. If he is producing the picture you should receive one-half unless he wants to give up his claim to the $10000." and closes by requesting that Hecht send him "a copy of the wire" in which Rosenberg claims to have told him of the details. Signed "Ray" in green ink.<p>In a retained carbon copy of his letter of the same date addressed to Frank Rosenberg Stark sets the scene for what he clearly sees unfolding. He writes Rosenberg that "I am still rather confused about the exact details of the sale of Miracle in the Rain to Warner Brothers" and inquires as to whether this is a definite sale or contingent upon the selection of a director. He then goes on to question Rosenberg's deal with Warner: "It is difficult for me to understand how you can be under contract to Warner's as a producer be assigned MIRACLE IN THE RAIN as your first picture and yet as you stated to me this morning consider the producer deal separate." He then urges that Rosenberg have his agent acquaint him with the details.<p>In a 114-word typed letter to Ben Hecht dated October 5th Ray Stark indicates that he's been in touch with Frank Rosenberg's agent Arthur Parks of MCA. Parks claims that Rosenberg's "producing at Warner Brothers is completely separate from the possible sale of the screenplay." Looking to make sure that Ben Hecht is protected in this deal he writes: "I told Parks that the only thing you and I wanted was the producer's salary he is now receiving to even out the $10000 that you have received -- and that if it didn't sell by January the we would have a chance to put it together." Signed "Ray" in blue ink.<p>In typed letter of over 140 words to Ben Hecht dated October 20 1954 Ray Stark inquires about "the Saltzman thing" Harry Saltzman's first film based on Ben Hecht's script "Not for Money" which was contentiously released as "The Iron Petticoat" in 1956. Mentioning that other projects were still "on the fire" he mentions that "Kirk Douglas is really really excited about the play and it would help very much if you could send him any portion of it that you are satisfied with. He has told me that if he liked the play he would rather do it than any of the films which are on tap for the next several months." Kirk Douglas had starred in the 1954 film "Ulysses" the script of which was co-written by Ben Hecht and subsequently co-produced and starred in the 1955 Western "The Indian Fighter" for which Ben Hecht wrote the screenplay from a story by Robert L. Richards. Here Stark is referring to Hecht's play "Not for Money" which was eventually released as "The Iron Petticoat" starring Bob Hope and Katharine Hepburn. Ray Stark concludes his letter to Hecht which he neglets to sign with a 14 word autograph note penned in blue ink "And please don't get involved privately with the play until you check with me".<p>A retained carbon copy of a letter to Ray Stark from MCA's Arthur L. Park Jr. acknowledges receipt of Stark's letter and that he Park will advise him as soon as the contract for "Miracle in the Rain" is signed. He goes on to say that "Incidentally Mr. Rosenberg has advised me that he discussed the Warner Bros. deal in detail with Mr. Hecht personally before accepting it and that Mr. Hecht had voiced his complete approval."<p>In a 241 word Typed Letter Signed dated October 25 1954 Ray Stark writes to Ben Hecht expressing his excitement at talking with him "this morning about the play." "I know how very rarely you are enthusiastic - at least this enthusiastic about your projects so I am really sitting on the edge of my chair waiting to read it." He further pens the following note at the end of this paragraph: "I hope you've sent act one". Going on to discuss other matters he writes: "I am also so very happy that you like Saltzman. He is a tough business man and this is good. Also I think he is a very honest guy - as well as a very good promoter. Once again Ben I just hope you don't sign any papers unless you send them through me." Stark goes on to write extensively about the need to protect Hecht's interests in these deals and then excitedly tells him that "There are still a number of assignments including the Barrymore story the Kirk Douglas Japanese story and others which I have been holding in abeyance for you." Signed "Ray" in blue ink.<p>In a retained carbon copy of a letter written by Stark to Harry Saltzman on the same day Stark writes that "I am very excited over the fact that you and Ben have formed a partnership on his new play. I would appreciate your sending me copies of any contracts which Ben may be requested to sign -- or which he may have signed since Ben in general is rather forgetful of these things. . Also as I told Ben if Kirk Douglas likes the play there is a very good chance of a big investment on his part."<p>Predictably on January 14 1955 Ray Stark has typed over 540 words on two pages this time addressed to "Rosie" Mrs. Ben Hecht: "I am answering your very sweet letter of January 9th. However I have to admit that I have taken a day to simmer down. I can't tell you how angry I was when I read of this swindle that Mr. Rosenberg had pulled. . Ben promised me that he would not deal with those guys and as I told Ben I would have been very happy to have the agency advance the money he needed against this contract. I just think it's a shame and a ruthless hunk of chicanery to have screwed Ben like this." The paragraph which follows speaks volumes as to Ray Stark's character waving the commission owed by the struggling Hechts: "It is very sweet Rosie that you mention the commission due me in reference to the Saltzman and other situations. However forget about it. It's more important that you people get into some kind of a liquid position." He goes on to mention Hecht's script "NOT FOR MONEY" and urges her to "persuade Ben to really keep me advised of all the various things that are happening. I have a couple of jobs possibilities for him when he is finishes with his present assignment." Signed "Ray" in blue ink. In a post script Stark states that he's enclosing a copy of a letter he will send to Frank Rosenberg with two corrections in his hand and the addition of a brief note penned in ink requesting that she "First let me have Ben's okay".<p>The carbon copy of Stark's angry letter to Frank Rosenberg dated January 14 1954 is included. Stark angrily denounces Rosenberg's actions: "For a long long time I thought that both Harold and yourself were two of the most ethical guys in this very unethical town. However after the bit of chicanery that either you or both Harold and yourself accomplished together in reference to the Ben Hecht situation I can't help but tell you how very strongly I feel about this fancy bit of mis-dealing." He goes on to list the mis-deeds the last being: ". the fact that you thought you had pulled a fast one at Warner's by having a separate producer contract etc. should all add up to many sleepless nights for you Frank."<p>All five of Ray Stark's original letters are in very good condition folded for mailing. The onion skin carbon copies are clear and legible but worn. <p>"Miracle in the Rain" was Ben Hecht's adaptation of his novella of the same name. The film is a World War II romance between a happy-go-lucky soldier played by Van Johnson and a lonely office worker played by Jane Wyman who meet on the streets of New York City during a downpour.<p>Ben Hecht's play "Not for Money" a British Cold War comedy was released as "The Iron Petticoat". The play was written by Ben Hecht from a story by Harry Saltzman who produced the film. It was intended as a vehicle for Katherine Hepburn. Major stars such as Carey Grant William Holden and James Stewart balked at playing second fiddle to Hepburn and the studio finally settled on reworking the film with Bob Hope as the leading man. Turning up in London at the last minute Hope threatened to pull out unless the film was re-written to his liking striking out many of Hepburn's scenes. The title was then changed and Hecht removed his name from the credits.<p>A man of many talents Ben Hecht 1894-1864 was an American journalist screenwriter producer director playwright and novelist. The author of 35 books he wrote screenplays for nearly 70 films. Among his most noted are "The Front Page" "Underworld" "Scarface" "Angels Over Broadway" "It's A Wonderful World" Hitchcock's "Spellbound" and "Notorious" etc.<p>One of the most successful independent Hollywood producers Ray Otto Stark 1915-2004 was Ben Hecht's agent through his "Famous Artists Corporation". His early experience as a literary and theatrical agent set the stage for his successful career as the producer of some of the most dynamic film of the latter part of the twentieth century. Among the most memorable films that he produced are: "West Side Story" "The Misfits" "Lolita" "The Night of the Iguana" "Reflections in a Golden Eye" "Funny Girl" "The Goodbye Girl" "Annie" and "Steel Magnolias". Beverly Hills, California, September 27, 1954 through January 14, 1955. [1954]. unknown
19772090502113716600Not Available 1977. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
192028987South Hollywood Building Association. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1920. Hardcover. PHILADELPHIA; Ledgers; Stock Market; Folio 13" - 23" tal; 300 pages; 191 pages of holographic entries. Meetings various expenses settlements commentary. A few tipped in or laid in items such as yearly reports receipts share values etc. An interesting comparative record of business in boom times and then the bust of the Depression. Lacking spine strip binding solid writing neat and legible. . South Hollywood Building Association hardcover
19697323<p>6 X 2 3/4 inchesUsual Bank Stamps but not over Signature SIGNATURE GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC VG. Signed by Author. Unbound.</p>
1980103271980 Unbound. No Jacket. VG SIGNATURE GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC NOT A BOOK BUT Signed CHECK by DORIS DAY. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Unbound. Very Good/No Jacket. paperback
1942267081942 SIGNED B/W Original Wedding Portrait Photograph 13 7/8 X 11 inchesProtected in Stiff Clear Plastic & BoardMinor Wear SIGNATURES GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC VG Quickly they Were Nicknamed Cash & Cary Signed photograph of them together is as Scarce as Hens Teeth Cary lived 1904-1986 & Hutton lived 1912-1979. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Unbound. Very Good/No Jacket.
19511453ASimon & Schuster 1951. HBDJ 1951 1st edition2nd printing cloth & Blue decorated Boards light wear PC NF/VG- AS-IS DJ light rub wear Tears & Small Chips here & There top spine DJ & top back DJ small Chip interior nice tight Clean light Fox Wear beautiful color illustrated DJ 337 pages. First Edition. Hard Cover. Simon & Schuster hardcover
199525283EPalo Alto CA: The Stanford Theatre Foundation 1995. Original program for a two-month celebration of ten major composers of classic film scores written by film and television composer David Raskin signed and inscribed by him on the front cover which bears his photographic portrait: “To Alan from David Raskinâ€. Illustrated. Staplebound 47 pages. Touch of handling else fine. The composers honored here include Max Steiner Erich Wolfgang Korngold Alfred Newman Miklos Rozsa David Raskin Franz Waxman Aaron Copland Hugo Friedhofer Bernard Herrmann and Dimitri Tiomkin. David Raskin 1912 - 2004 had more than 100 film scores and 300 television scores to his credit and was known as the “Grandfather of Film Musicâ€. One of his earliest film assignments was as assistant to Charles Chaplin in the composition of the score for Modern Times 1936. He is perhaps best remembered for his scores for Laura 1944 Apache 1954 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil 1997 and Captain America: The First Avenger 2011. The Stanford Theatre Foundation unknown
1932056356Pasadena / Hollywood Ca: City Of Pasadena / O'dell Photo 1932. Original Photograph . No Binding. Near Fine. Large Framed Photograph 19 1/2" X 8" With Typewritten Chart Names Of Those Photographed. <br/> <br/> City Of Pasadena / O'dell Photo unknown
194428504<p>New York: Scribner's 1944. SIGNATURE GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC Personally SIGNED BY RAYMOND CHANDLER & DATED on Blank Endpapers Hollywood MARCH 30 1944 IN FRONT OF BOOK Written BY BEN HECHT A Guide for the Bedeviled <strong>Chandler also added "From // Dr. Sam Hirshfeld" on Endpapers </strong>BOOK Written BY BEN HECHT HARDBACK NODustjacket NOJACKET BK GOOD CONDITION 1944 SIGNED BY RAYMOND CHANDLER & DATED Hollywood MARCH 30 1944 IN FRONT OF BOOK BY BEN HECHT A Guide for the Bedeviled GREEN CLOTH LIGHT RUB WEAR Hirshfeld was a Hollywood physician active in the 1940's and a good friend of Hecht's & CHANDLER - he is mentioned in "Harpo Speaks" as attending a Marx dinner with Hecht and Hecht gave his funeral oratory. The cloth boards are worn and the dust jacket is missing. Interior sound. BOOK Written BY BEN HECHT . Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket.</p> New York: Scribner's hardcover
