TCM Presents .. Mavericks 2021-06-08 Auction - 276 Price Results - Bonhams in CA - Page 3
A Marlon Brando Collection of scripts, letters, andA playscript of Everybody Comes to Rick's, the basisA King Kong large archive of photographs
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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A voluminous assemblage of legendary actor Marlon Brando's personally annotated books will be sold in Bonhams' Los Angeles Entertainment Memorabilia auction slated for June 8. Among the highlighted lots is a Group of 95 Books on Acting, Film, and Theater with notes in the margins in Brando's hand (estimate: $10,000 - 15,000). Included in the group is On Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekhov by Stella Adler, actress and teacher with whom Brando first studied upon his arrival in New York in the 1940s. Adler had a profound impact on Brando; he often credits her as the person responsible for teaching him how to act. The lot also features Brando's personal copy of Cat on A Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, famed playwright also known for A Streetcar Named Desire, the 1958 film starring Brando. His character in the film, Stanley Kowalski, is an iconic role for which the actor is best remembered, as well as a seminal figure in the history of cinematography. Bonhams Director of Entertainment Music and Memorabilia Helen Hall commented, "Marlon Brando's collection of literature bears testament to the man behind the screen. The actor, who was a voracious reader, would regularly write in the margins, whether making notes to further research certain topics or to vehemently express disagreement with the book's author. In addition to this near complete Brando library, our June sale contains a vast number of rare Hollywood treasures, including a wonderful group of photographs from the Estate of Stanley Simon. A postal worker throughout his life, Simon amassed a fantastic collection of early film stills taken during the inception of horror film, including beautiful 1932 silver gelatin prints of Boris Karloff in The Mummy and a variety of candid photographs on the sets of Alfred Hitchcock films."
Auction Curator:
Caren Roberts-Frenzel
Caren Roberts-Frenzel
Specialist - Entertainment Memorabilia
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A Peter Lorre photographic archive from Mad Love: A Peter Lorre photographic archive from Mad LoveMGM, 1935. Comprising 31 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in., one stamped 'Clarence Sinclair Bull.' Many of the photos
0049: A Peter Lorre photographic archive from Mad LoveEst. $2,000-$3,000
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A Claudette Colbert photographic archive of candids: A Claudette Colbert photographic archive of candids from the 1930sComprising approximately 116 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in.; and ten 4 x 5 in. photos. Many of the
0052: A Claudette Colbert photographic archive of candidsEst. $2,000-$3,000
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A Claudette Colbert photographic archive of portraits,: A Claudette Colbert photographic archive of portraits, candids, and selected film and theatre stills, and a handwritten letterComprising approximately 151 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of
0053: A Claudette Colbert photographic archive of portraits,Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Secret Agent: Secret AgentGaumont, 1936. U.S. half sheet poster, framed. Madeleine Carroll is Alfred Hitchcock's cool blonde of choice in this spy thriller which co-stars Peter Lorre and John Gielgud. Secret Agent
0054: Secret AgentEst. $500-$700
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A Humphrey Bogart photographic archive of portraits,: A Humphrey Bogart photographic archive of portraits, candids, and selected scene stillsComprising approximately 78 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in.; a 40 pp program
0055: A Humphrey Bogart photographic archive of portraits,Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Snow White and the Seven DwarfsWalt Disney Productions/RKO, 1937. U.S. insert poster, folded, framed. Swedish artist Gustaf Tenggren created the artwork for this poster as well as for many other
0056: Snow White and the Seven DwarfsEst. $4,000-$6,000
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A Frank Capra photographic archive from Lost Horizon: A Frank Capra photographic archive from Lost HorizonColumbia Pictures, 1937. Comprising approximately 66 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in.; three 11 x 14 in.
0057: A Frank Capra photographic archive from Lost HorizonEst. $1,500-$2,500
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An Orson Welles archive of photographs, contracts,: An Orson Welles archive of photographs, contracts, pressbooks, and ephemeraComprising an Autograph Document Signed ('Orson Welles,' 'John Houseman'), 1 p, May 21, 1938, regarding his position in the
0058: An Orson Welles archive of photographs, contracts,Est. $1,500-$2,500
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A Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart photographic archive: A Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart photographic archive from Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonColumbia Pictures, 1939. Comprising approximately 169 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x
0061: A Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart photographic archiveEst. $3,500-$4,500
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A Jimmy Stewart photographic archive of candids, most: A Jimmy Stewart photographic archive of candids, most from the 1930s and 1940sComprising approximately 169 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in.; one Screen Life magazine,
0062: A Jimmy Stewart photographic archive of candids, mostEst. $3,500-$4,500
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A Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi large photographic: A Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi large photographic archive from Son of FrankensteinUniversal Pictures, 1939. Comprising 73 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in., one signed
0063: A Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi large photographicEst. $7,000-$9,000
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A Boris Karloff photographic archive from Tower of: A Boris Karloff photographic archive from Tower of LondonUniversal Pictures, 1939. Comprising 64 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in. Many of the photos have informational
0064: A Boris Karloff photographic archive from Tower ofEst. $1,000-$1,500
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An Alfred Hitchcock group of oversized portrait and: An Alfred Hitchcock group of oversized portrait and candid photosEleven silver gelatin photographs ranging from 1939 onward, many with photographer stamps, date stamps, handwritten notations, and
0065: An Alfred Hitchcock group of oversized portrait andEst. $800-$1,200
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A Katharine Hepburn photographic archive from The: A Katharine Hepburn photographic archive from The Philadelphia Story, both stage play and filmMGM, 1940. Comprising approximately 126 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in.;
0066: A Katharine Hepburn photographic archive from TheEst. $3,000-$5,000
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A group of production sketches and set stills from: A group of production sketches and set stills from RebeccaSelznick International Pictures, 1940. Comprising 12 drawings, pencil on sketch paper, most with description of location (i.e., 'Manderley
0067: A group of production sketches and set stills fromEst. $5,000-$10,000
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An Alfred Hitchcock photographic archive from Rebecca: An Alfred Hitchcock photographic archive from RebeccaSelznick International Pictures, 1940. Comprising approximately 125 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in.; an 11 x 14
0068: An Alfred Hitchcock photographic archive from RebeccaEst. $3,000-$5,000
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An Alfred Hitchcock photographic archive from Foreign: An Alfred Hitchcock photographic archive from Foreign CorrespondentUnited Artists, 1940. Comprising approximately 175 silver gelatin photographs, the majority of which are 8 x 10 in.; a 4 x 5 in.
0071: An Alfred Hitchcock photographic archive from ForeignEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Pinocchio: PinocchioWalt Disney Productions/RKO, 1940. U.S. insert poster, folded, framed. Overall: 15 x 37.5 x 1.25 in.; within frame: 14 x 36 in.
0072: PinocchioEst. $3,000-$5,000