THE LEGENDS AUCTION-SESSION III 2013-11-24 Auction - 657 Price Results - John McInnis Auctioneers,LLC in MA - Page 4
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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"Johnny Cool" W-2s, Insurance, Transportation: (File) entitled Start Slips and W-2s including signed originals and carbon copies for over (100) actors and crew members of "Johnny Cool", (Files) entitled Transportation and Insurance, (File)
1007: "Johnny Cool" W-2s, Insurance, TransportationEst. $200-$300
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"Johnny Cool" Screenings, Post-Production: (1) 8 x 10 inch publicity still with negatives, (Files) entitled Screenings, Post-production (Added Scenes), handwritten "Credits for Johnny Cool" and Cutting Notes, (1) score "Ballad of Johnny
1008: "Johnny Cool" Screenings, Post-ProductionEst. $250-$350
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"Johnny Cool" Miscellany: (4) Western Union Telegrams, (4) 8 x 10 inch set photographs w/negatives, (1) New "Johnny Cool" LP record, (1) score "Ballad of Johnny Cool", together with a brass-bound copy of "Johnny Cool" 129pp.,
1009: "Johnny Cool" MiscellanyEst. $250-$450
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"Johnny Cool": (1) Spoof as appeared "Sick" Magazine, (2) letters from United Artists and Gold Medal Books, (7) 8 x 10 inch proof sheets and publicity photograph with a collection of negatives, (1) new "Johnny
1010: "Johnny Cool"Est. $200-$300
"Johnny Cool" Publicity: (Files) entitled Publicity (1) K/S Public Relations, (1) with a certificate of compliance from the Motion Picture Association, (1) B/M/B Inc. Public Relations, magazine and newspaper clippings, (1)
1011: "Johnny Cool" PublicityEst. $250-$350Lot Passed
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"Johnny Cool" Grosses: (File) entitled "Johnny Cool Grosses" 3" deep, (File) entitled Foreign Distribution, and Domestic Performance, (1) as-new "Johnny Cool" LP record, (1) score "Ballad of Johnny Cool", together with a
1012: "Johnny Cool" GrossesEst. $200-$300
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"Sergeants 3" 1962: (3) 8 x 10 inch photographs of cast members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Peter Lawford on the set of "Sargeants 3" with Gene Autry. "Sargeants 3" was the last movie in which the
1013: "Sergeants 3" 1962Est. $200-$400
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"Sergeants 3" 1962: (3) 8 x 10 inch photographs of cast members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Peter Lawford clowning on the set of "Sargeants 3" with Gene Autry. "Sargeants 3" was the last movie in
1014: "Sergeants 3" 1962Est. $200-$400
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"Sergeants 3" 1962: (2) 8 x 10 inch photographs of cast members Dean Martin and Peter Lawford on the set of "Sargeants 3". "Sargeants 3" was the last movie in which the "Rat Pack" appeared with Peter Lawford.
1015: "Sergeants 3" 1962Est. $150-$350
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"Sergeants 3" 1962: (1) 8 x 10 inch photograph of cast members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Peter Lawford on the set of "Sargeants 3". "Sargeants 3" was the last movie in which the "Rat Pack" appeared with Peter
1016: "Sergeants 3" 1962Est. $100-$200
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Frank Sinatra & Sydney Lawford by Skipsey: (1) Large format 13 x 11 inch photograph of Frank Sinatra holding Peter and Pat Lawford's daughter Sydney. Signed Eric Skipsey. (deep vertical fold and signs of considerable handling)
1017: Frank Sinatra & Sydney Lawford by SkipseyEst. $200-$400
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Lawford Citizenship Joe Kennedy Note: (File) including (1) typewritten note signed Joseph P. Kennedy with personalized letterhead dated January 19, 1959, 1958 Citizenship booklet, copy of Lawford's naturalization certificate etc.,
1018: Lawford Citizenship Joe Kennedy NoteEst. $300-$600
John F. Kennedy Political Support: (1) Typewritten letter from Peter Lawford to Peggie Maddocks agreeing to attend a cocktail party to support Citizens for Kennedy, dated September 8,1960. (1) three page telegram to Peter Lawford
1020: John F. Kennedy Political SupportEst. $150-$300Lot Passed
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"New Frontiers in Fashions": (1) Handmade invitation "New Frontiers" by Deryl Schoenberg for a "New Frontiers in Fashions" social event with Mrs. Peter Lawford as the guest of honor. September 17th, 1960. Newspaper clipping, (1)
1021: "New Frontiers in Fashions"Est. $150-$300
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1960 Democratic Convention Ribbon & Pin: (1) "Official Kennedy Party" ribbon with (1) companion "Kennedy" campaign button (1 inch diameter) pinned to the ribbon.
1023: 1960 Democratic Convention Ribbon & PinEst. $100-$200
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1960 Democratic Convention Pass: (1) Coliseum and Motorcade pass for Milton Ebbins in a plastic safety-pinned badge holder.
1024: 1960 Democratic Convention PassEst. $150-$300
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1960 Convention Handbook: (1) 1960 Convention Handbook compiled and edited by NBC News. 145pp.
1025: 1960 Convention HandbookEst. $75-$150
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Signed "Kennedy in '60" Poster: (1) "Kennedy in '60" campaign poster inscribed to Peter Lawford "To a Great Artist and Kin........ to the Great American.... herewith humbly and sincerely...Jon.Fitzpatrick?" stamped "Original
1026: Signed "Kennedy in '60" PosterEst. $300-$600
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Signed "Kennedy in '60" Poster: (1) "Kennedy in '60" campaign poster inscribed to Patrica Kennedy "...sister of the next President of the USA marking first milestone of a new era in our economic and political history...Jon.
1027: Signed "Kennedy in '60" PosterEst. $300-$600
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"Kennedy for President" 1960: (1) "Kennedy for President" shield-form red, white and blue campaign window sticker together with a 1" "Kennedy for President" campaign button.
1028: "Kennedy for President" 1960Est. $50-$100
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Fundraising Dinner and Senate Memorandum: (2) Typewritten letters for a Jefferson-Jackson democratic fundraiser featuring Frank Sinatra. Each have Pat Kennedy Lawford's handwritten edits, signed "Pat" and ""P+P", (1) Jefferson-Jackson
1029: Fundraising Dinner and Senate MemorandumEst. $250-$500
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Musician List: (2) Page typewritten list of musicians for "Back Jack" television spots.
1030: Musician ListEst. $150-$300