THE LEGENDS AUCTION-SESSION III 2013-11-24 Auction - 657 Price Results - John McInnis Auctioneers,LLC in MA - Page 5
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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Mr. and Mrs. Lawford Invitations, 1961: (1) Engraved invitation in its original envelope to attend the "New York Committee for Democratic Voters Victory Ball Celebrating the election of President-elect John Fitzgerald Kennedy", January 11,
1031: Mr. and Mrs. Lawford Invitations, 1961Est. $150-$300
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John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Washington Gala 1961: Behind the scenes look into some of the planning involved in John F. Kennedy's inaugural gala celebrations including (1) Western Union Telegram from Barron Hilton inviting Peter Lawford to help plan
1032: John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Washington Gala 1961Est. $300-$600
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: (File) including (2) typed pages with proposed line-up, (5) Western Union Telegrams regarding possible performers, etc., notes on estimated tickets sold and NBC clearance to reproduce portions of the
1033: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $300-$600
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: (File) including a (3) page typed "first draft lay-out" for the Inauguration Concert, (1) Western Union telegram from John Royal of NBC regarding Bill Klages, together with (6) letters from John
1034: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $200-$400
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: (3) Page typed "first draft lay-out" program for the Inauguration Concert, (1) invitation to attend "a cocktail reception preceding the Gala of the Democratic Party", January 19, 1961 with the
1035: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $200-$400
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: (6) Page hand-typed and annotated Inaugural Gala program (second rough layout), (1) Democratic National Committee "The Inaugural Gala" blank donation/ticket form with self-addressed printed envelope.
1036: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $200-$400
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: Brass-fastened (15) page (third draft) program copy entitled "The Inaugural Gala", (1) page of typed itinerary entitled "Transportation / Caroline", (22) snapshots taken by Milton Ebbins of Gala
1037: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $750-$1,500
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: (1) Blueprint for "Seating Layout....1961 Inaugural, Barron Hilton, Chairman" 36 x 54 inches, (1) page letter from the Copeland Company describing the revised seating layout dated December 17, 1960.
1038: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $500-$1,000
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: Milton Ebbins personal copy of the (41) page sixth & final draft entitled "The Inaugural Gala" complete with rehearsal schedule and script, together with (1) Milt Ebbins' "1961 Inaugural Gala
1039: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $400-$800
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: (File) entitled President Kennedy Correspondence including a (1) page typed "Gala Speech" for Peter Lawford together with a (2) page double-spaced working copy of the same.
1040: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $300-$600
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John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961: Original period typed copy of a letter releasing the rights for materials used in the Gala's filming which may be reproduced in the future, (1) copy of a letter to Frank Sinatra, (2) Western Union
1041: John F. Kennedy's Political Inaugural Gala 1961Est. $300-$600
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Gala Television Tape Releases: (39) mimeograph copies of signed cast releases, (3) copies of a (2) page thank you note from Peter Lawford to Tony Curtis, a sundry of letters congratulating Lawford for his efforts, random sound
1042: Gala Television Tape ReleasesEst. $250-$500
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Frank Sinatra Gala Dinner Invitation: (1) Engraved dinner invitation from Frank Sinatra to honor the cast of the Presidential Inaugural Gala January 20, 1961. The tassel-bound invitation includes an elaborate wine and spirit list that
1043: Frank Sinatra Gala Dinner InvitationEst. $200-$400
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Inaugural Gala Commemorative Booklet: (1) Saddle-bound and tasseled program booklet commemorating the 44th Inaugural, chaired by Barron Hilton. It includes the evening's order of appearance in (2) acts together with full-bleed head shots
1044: Inaugural Gala Commemorative BookletEst. $200-$400
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Leonard Bernstein Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Leonard Bernstein permitting the Democratic National Committee to use the footage of his performances for the production of "Gala". To be used at Rallies,
1046: Leonard Bernstein Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $200-$400
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Joey Bishop Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Joey Bishop agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Joey Bishop and dated February 20, 1961.
1047: Joey Bishop Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $200-$400
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Nat Cole Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Nat Cole agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Nat Cole and dated February 14, 1961.
1048: Nat Cole Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $300-$600
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Janet Leigh Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Janet Leigh agreeing to permit her performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Janet Leigh and dated February 23, 1961.
1049: Janet Leigh Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $150-$300
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Tony Curtis Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Tony Curtis agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Tony Curtis and dated February 23, 1961.
1050: Tony Curtis Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $150-$300
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Bette Davis Signed Release and Note: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Bette Davis agreeing to permit her performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Bette Davis and dated February 9, 1961,
1051: Bette Davis Signed Release and NoteEst. $300-$600
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Jimmy Durante Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Jimmy Durante agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Jimmy Durante and dated February 15, 1961.
1052: Jimmy Durante Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $300-$600
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Mahalia Jackson Signed Letter and Note: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Mahalia Jackson agreeing to permit her performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Mahalia Jackson and dated February 14,
1053: Mahalia Jackson Signed Letter and NoteEst. $200-$400
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Alan King Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Alan King agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Alan King and dated February 14, 1961.
1054: Alan King Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $150-$300