THE LEGENDS AUCTION-SESSION III 2013-11-24 Auction - 657 Price Results - John McInnis Auctioneers,LLC in MA - Page 11
14k Gold Milt Ebbins Custom Money Clip"Ocean's 11" Joe Kennedy LetterJohn F. Kennedy Handwritten Notes on Steel Crisis
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Amesbury, MA, United States
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THE LEGENDS AUCTION-SESSION III

A THREE DAY AUCTION SUMMIT - HISTORY IN THE MAKING THIS AUCTION WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AM EST TODAY?S AUCTION FEATURES Lots 935-1589 An astonishing collection containing mystery, intrigue, controversy and fact from the heir of Hollywood mogul Milton Ebbins, manager, business partner and close friend of actor Peter Lawford, John F. Kennedy?s brother-in-law. The collection includes the records of Chrislaw Productions, all of which were given to ?Milt? after the company was dissolved and were held hidden in storage for over four decades. The contents of these files illustrate the link between the Kennedys and the inner circles of Hollywood during the golden age of Camelot, and reveal how for the first time in history, a candidate utilized Hollywood?s influence on the American public to win a Presidential election. A sequence of lots include correspondence, notes and other items documenting how Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford spearheaded the planning of President Kennedy?s Inaugural Gala. One lot includes Peter Lawford?s own original speech introducing Marilyn Monroe at Kennedy?s 45th birthday party, where Milton Ebbins could also be seen running offstage after pushing her onstage as she went out to sing her sultry version of ?Happy Birthday?. The items up for sale from this collection reveal behind-the-scenes views of Tinsel Town in the 1960s including party plans and guest lists, movie scripts including the original Ocean?s Eleven scripts, casting notes, the ransom note from the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra?s son Frank Jr., private phone logs and more related to the many of the Kennedys, the The Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop; Marilyn Monroe and her death, Patty Duke, Jerry Lewis, Bing Crosby, Mort Sahl, Rosemary Clooney, Elizabeth Montgomery, Count Basie, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, Marlon Brando and many, many more.
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"Laurette" Motion Picture Treatment: (3) Typewritten copies of "Laurette" by Margaret Courtney (some with handwritten notes and suggestions) dated April 12, 1961 12pp., (4) typewritten "rundowns" of "Laurette" 5pp., together with
1175: "Laurette" Motion Picture TreatmentEst. $300-$600
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"That's The Way The Money Goes" Casting: (1) Typewritten list entitled Casting for "That's The Way The Money Goes" with perspective actors Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Peter Lawford, Jane Fonda etc. and (1)
1176: "That's The Way The Money Goes" CastingEst. $300-$600
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Frank Sinatra Signed Note etc.: (1) Typewritten thank you note on Frank Sinatra personalized note paper to Lynne and Milt Ebbins signed "Frank" and dated January 20, 1961. (1) typewritten treatment for "The Night They Raided
1177: Frank Sinatra Signed Note etc.Est. $400-$800
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Frank Sinatra Autographed Photo: (1) 8 x 10 inch promotional photograph portrait of Frank Sinatra inscribed "To Rudi, Best Wishes, Frank Sinatra", (3) 8 x 10 inch photographs with Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Dean Martin, Sammy
1178: Frank Sinatra Autographed PhotoEst. $500-$1,000
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Marilyn Monroe's Death in Headlines: (1) "Mysterious Phone Call Received by Marilyn" by Frank Laro page 1 and 3, "Los Angeles Times", Tuesday Morning, August 7, 1962, (1) "Hunt Mystery Friend in Last Marilyn Phone Call" page 1 and 5,
1179: Marilyn Monroe's Death in HeadlinesEst. $200-$400
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Phone Records Surrounding Monroe's Death: (14) Period handwritten pages of Peter Lawford's phone records dating between July 20 and August 28, 1962 of incoming and outgoing telephone calls that include those to and from Pat Newcomb (Monroe's
1180: Phone Records Surrounding Monroe's DeathEst. $1,500-$3,000
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Lawford-Monroe Front Page Headlines: (3) Newspaper articles including "Lawford Reveals Call to Marilyn", "Guard Final Rites for Marilyn Monroe" and "31 Mourners at Marilyn Monroe Rites" appearing in three different "Extras" of the "Los
1181: Lawford-Monroe Front Page HeadlinesEst. $200-$400
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Flowers sent to Marilyn Monroe by Lawford: (1) Handwritten message that accompanied flowers for Marilyn Monroe while she was at Polyclinic Hospital NYC, "with much love and come back soon, Pat and Peter Lawford" dated June 30, 1961, (1)
1183: Flowers sent to Marilyn Monroe by LawfordEst. $200-$400
Peter Lawford and Frank Sinatra: (3) 8 x 10 inch photographs of Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford in Monte Carlo and Rome after a benefit hosted by Princess Grace in 1959.
1184: Peter Lawford and Frank SinatraEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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Frank Sinatra Signed Painting: (1) Hand Painted Christmas Card (late 1950's) of a clown signed F. Sinatra with printed interior greeting "A Jolly Christmas, Frank Sinatra" 8 x 6 inches. This card was especially painted for, and
1185: Frank Sinatra Signed PaintingEst. $6,000-$12,000
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Original Frank Sinatra, Jr. Ransom Note: (1) Handwritten note addressed "Mr. Sinarta (sic), your son is allright (sic) you will get him back if you cooperate. The Price is $200,000 in 5, 10, and 20's. Mr. Lawford is to delivere (sic) the
1186: Original Frank Sinatra, Jr. Ransom NoteEst. $1,000-$2,000
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President Assassination Lawford Helicopter: (File) Entitled Helicopter including newspaper article with Peter Lawford arriving home in a helicopter to console his wife after her brother John F. Kennedy was assassinated, together with a 8 x 10
1187: President Assassination Lawford HelicopterEst. $150-$300
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President Kennedy Mass Card and Photos: (1) John F. Kennedy Mass Card and (2) 8 x 10 inch photographic portraits of John F. Kennedy.
1188: President Kennedy Mass Card and PhotosEst. $150-$300
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President Kennedy Funeral Invitation: (1) Invitation to Funeral Services for John F. Kennedy, late President of the United States, November 25, 1963 together with its original envelope addressed to Milton Ebbins, (1) John F. Kennedy Mass
1189: President Kennedy Funeral InvitationEst. $500-$1,000
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President Kennedy Funeral Invitation: (1) Envelope containing (1) Unused and unfolded funeral invitation and envelope to Funeral Services for John F. Kennedy late President of the United States November 25 1963. (1) John F. Kennedy Mass
1190: President Kennedy Funeral InvitationEst. $200-$400
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Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford Thank You: (1) Unsent engraved thank you card and envelope for those who expressed sympathy and sorrow on the loss of John F. Kennedy. (paperclip stain). (1) John F. Kennedy Mass Card.
1191: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford Thank YouEst. $100-$200
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Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford Thank You: (1) Unsent engraved thank you card, tissue and envelope to those offering condolences on the loss of John F. Kennedy. (1) John F. Kennedy Mass Card, together with approximately (10) telegrams to the
1192: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford Thank YouEst. $150-$300
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5-Cent John F. Kennedy Memorial Stamp: Blue hard covered presentation folder embossed 5-cent John F. Kennedy Memorial U.S. Postage Stamp May 29, 1964 and personalized Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford, including letter from the Postmaster
1193: 5-Cent John F. Kennedy Memorial StampEst. $400-$800
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Joseph P. Kennedy Signed Letter: (1) Typewritten letter on Joseph P. Kennedy letterhead asking Peter Lawford for autographed photographs, signed "JPK" and dated September 24, 1958 and (2) additional letters on Joseph P. Kennedy
1194: Joseph P. Kennedy Signed LetterEst. $400-$800
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Joseph P. Kennedy with Pope Paul: (1) 9 x 6 3/4 inch formal photograph of Joseph P. Kennedy with Pope Paul signed G. Felici, Rome. 12 1/2 x 9 inches including margins.
1195: Joseph P. Kennedy with Pope PaulEst. $75-$150
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Eunice Kennedy & Robert Shriver Wedding: (1) 8 x 10 inch photograph reprint of the Kennedys behind the head table at the wedding of Robert Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy, May 23, 1953. Including Robert Shriver, Ethel, Ted, Joe, John,
1196: Eunice Kennedy & Robert Shriver WeddingEst. $100-$200
Robert Kennedy Photograph: (2) 8 x 10 inch photographs of Robert Kennedy sitting on a seasonally decorated White House staircase. (1) Sepia and (1) black and white together with a 5 x 4 inch negative of the image.
1197: Robert Kennedy PhotographEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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Joseph P. Kennedy Signed Letter & Photo: (1) Typewritten letter on Joseph P. Kennedy stationary to Milt Ebbins regarding his birthday celebration signed Joseph P. Kennedy and dated September 15, 1958, together with a 3 x 4 inch color snap
1198: Joseph P. Kennedy Signed Letter & PhotoEst. $400-$800