THE LEGENDS AUCTION-SESSION III 2013-11-24 Auction - 657 Price Results - John McInnis Auctioneers,LLC in MA - Page 6
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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Fredric March Signed Letter and Note: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Fredric March agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Fredric March and dated February 9, 1961.
1055: Fredric March Signed Letter and NoteEst. $250-$500
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Ethel Merman Signed Letter and Note: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Ethel Merman agreeing to permit her performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Ethel Merman and dated February 14, 1961.
1056: Ethel Merman Signed Letter and NoteEst. $150-$300
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Lawrence Olivier Signed Letter re: Release: (1) Page (2) sided typed letter on Hotel Algonquin note paper to Peter Lawford from Lawrence Olivier that accompanied his performance release for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Laurence
1057: Lawrence Olivier Signed Letter re: ReleaseEst. $300-$600
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Laurence Olivier Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Lawrence Olivier agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Laurence Olivier and dated February
1058: Laurence Olivier Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $400-$800
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Sidney Poitier Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Sidney Poitier agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Sidney Poitier and dated May 2, 1961.
1059: Sidney Poitier Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $200-$400
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Louis Prima Keely Smith Signed Releases: (2) Copies of releases signed by Keely Smith and Louis Prima dated March 15, 1961 and April 27, 1961, (1) handwritten note on personalized note paper to Peter Lawford from Keely Smith signed "Keely",
1060: Louis Prima Keely Smith Signed ReleasesEst. $200-$400
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Juliet Prowse Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Juliet Prowse agreeing to permit her performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Juliet Prowse and dated April 24, 1961.
1061: Juliet Prowse Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $150-$300
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Anthony Quinn Signed Letter and Note: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Anthony Quinn agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Anthony Quinn and dated April 25, 1961.
1062: Anthony Quinn Signed Letter and NoteEst. $200-$400
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Nelson Riddle Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Nelson Riddle agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Nelson Riddle and dated February 10, 1961.
1063: Nelson Riddle Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $200-$400
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Frank Sinatra Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from Frank Sinatra agreeing to permit his performance to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed Frank Sinatra and dated January 8,1961.
1064: Frank Sinatra Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $750-$1,500
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"Great Composers" Signed Releases: (4) (1) Page typed letters from composers Roger Edens, James Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn, Kay Thompson and comedian Bill Dana agreeing to permit their "material" to be reproduced for the benefit of the
1066: "Great Composers" Signed ReleasesEst. $300-$600
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William Asher Signed Letter of Release: (1) Page typed letter to Peter Lawford from William Asher agreeing to permit his "material" to be reproduced for the benefit of the Democratic Party. Signed William Asher and dated March 23, 1961.
1067: William Asher Signed Letter of ReleaseEst. $200-$400
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(7) Signed Letters of Release: (7) typed letters to Peter Lawford from Goodman Ace, Leonard Gershe, Jack Rose, Mel Shavelson, Hugh Lambert, Norman Corwin and Tom Hansen agreeing to permit their "material" to be reproduced for the
1068: (7) Signed Letters of ReleaseEst. $400-$800
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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
1069: 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
1070: Inaugural Gala Commemorative BookletEst. $200-$400
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Inaugural Activities Concert, Ball, Gala: (1) Inaugural Committee package of Inaugural Activities addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ebbins, including engraved invitations to the Reception of Governors (with admittance card), the Inaugural
1071: Inaugural Activities Concert, Ball, GalaEst. $200-$400
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John F. Kennedy Inauguration Invitation: (1) Inaugural Committee package of Inaugural Activities addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ebbins, including a non-personalized engraved invitation to the Inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon
1072: John F. Kennedy Inauguration InvitationEst. $200-$400
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Inauguration Ceremonies Invitation: (1) Invitation to the January 20, 1961 Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States including engraved invitation with the Seal of the President which contains the portraits
1073: Inauguration Ceremonies InvitationEst. $400-$800
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Inauguration Ceremonies Invitation: (1) Invitation to the January 20, 1961 Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States including engraved invitation with the Seal of the President which contains the portraits
1074: Inauguration Ceremonies InvitationEst. $400-$800
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Inauguration Ceremonies Invitation: (1) Invitation to the January 20, 1961 Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States including engraved invitation with the Seal of the President which contains the portraits
1075: Inauguration Ceremonies InvitationEst. $300-$600
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Inauguration Ceremonies Ticket: (1) "Honored Guest" inauguration seating ticket for White House East- South Side- Row A Seat 161, together with a copy of the "Official Inaugural Program" 63pp.
1076: Inauguration Ceremonies TicketEst. $300-$600
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Inauguration Ceremonies Ticket: (1) "Honored Guest" inauguration seating ticket for White House West- South Side- Row A Seat 179. Together with a copy of the "Inaugural Spectacle" published by LIFE Magazine.
1077: Inauguration Ceremonies TicketEst. $300-$600
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Inauguration Day Invite to Lawford: (1) Typed invitation on United State Senate letterhead to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford for a buffet luncheon held for members of the "First Family" at the Mayflower Hotel on inauguration day. Dated
1078: Inauguration Day Invite to LawfordEst. $400-$800