Chester Morris' USO Performance Archive.

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Chester Morris' USO Performance Archive. V.p., 1940 - 1945. Leather-bound scrapbook full of newspaper clippings, as well as professional and personal photographs documenting the stage performances, appearances, and travel of the members of the USO shows, including many Hollywood actors and entertainers.Pages of photographs throughout, and includes an autopen signed framed portrait from then-Supreme Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as from other leaders of the Armed Forces.Morris performed over 350 shows and was praised by those around him for his dedication. Correspondence from soldiers, show spectators, business owners, and organizations involved in the war effort, writing to Morris with praise, including the Hollywood Canteen, with signed messages from then-President Bette Davis thanking Morris for his dedicated service.Frame 19 1/2 x 15".

From the Personal Collection of actor Chester Morris.

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Deterioration to binding, with brittle leather throughout; areas of loss to exterior; toning to sheets and images; many contents are now loose.

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Chester Morris' USO Performance Archive.

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Hollywood, Pop Culture & Collectibles

Jun 25, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

MCBRIDE, Clifford (1901 -1951). Three Panel Comic Strip with Reference to Chester Morris. Early 20th: MCBRIDE, Clifford (1901 -1951). Three Panel Comic Strip with Reference to Chester Morris. Circa 1940s. Pen and ink drawing signed to the lower right margin. McBride was an American cartoonist best

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[MAGIC]. WELLES, Orson (1915 - 1985). "The Mercury Wonder Show" Magic Show Broadside and Performance: [MAGIC] WELLES, Orson (1915 - 1985). "The Mercury Wonder Show" Magic Show Broadside and Performance Ticket. [Los Angeles], 1943. Broadside for the magic and variety show hosted and starring Orson

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[MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Headlined Variety Show Broadside. Camp Roberts California,: [MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Headlined Variety Show Broadside. Camp Roberts, California, 1944. Printed broadside poster for the 1944 Hollywood Victory Committee ran variety show, at

Jun 25, 2026[MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Headlined Variety Show Broadside. Camp Roberts California,

[MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). "The Mysterious Morris" Magic Performance Photograph: [MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). "The Mysterious Morris" Magic Performance Photograph Collection. V.p., 20th century. A collection of photographs featuring actor Chester Morris, seen in his

Jun 25, 2026[MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). "The Mysterious Morris" Magic Performance Photograph

[MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Hand-drawn "Mysterious Morris" Performance Flyer. New York,: [MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Hand-drawn "Mysterious Morris" Performance Flyer. New York, 1915. Original pencil drawing on paper done by actor Chester Morris at age 14 for a personal stage

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MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970) BARTLETT, Hall (1922 - 1993). "Unchained" Film Correspondence and: MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970) BARTLETT, Hall (1922-1993). "Unchained" Film Correspondence and Ephemera. Beverly Hills, 1954-1957. Includes telegrams and letters on personal stationery. Includes congra

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MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Chester Morris' Inaugural 1917 Goldwyn Pictures Acting Contract. New: MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Chester Morris' Inaugural 1917 Goldwyn Pictures Acting Contract. New York City, 1917. Original contract duplicate for an untitled Goldwyn Pictures production, referenced

Jun 25, 2026MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Chester Morris' Inaugural 1917 Goldwyn Pictures Acting Contract. New

Chester and Lili Morris Wedding Album and Couple's Ephemera. Early to late 20th Century: Chester and Lili Morris Wedding Album and Couple's Ephemera. Early to late 20th Century. Sizable archive documenting the marriage and family life of actor Chester Morris and his wife, Lillian Kenton B

Jun 25, 2026Chester and Lili Morris Wedding Album and Couple's Ephemera. Early to late 20th Century

Collection of Professional Theatrical Headshots and Portraits.: Collection of Professional Theatrical Headshots and Portraits. New York, early 20th Century. Oversized portraits (generally 11 x 14") of both male and female theatrical performers of the early 20th

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Collection of Broadway Revue Showgirl Portraits. [New York/Los Angeles], early 20th century.: Collection of Broadway Revue Showgirl Portraits. [New York / Los Angeles], early 20th century. Over 50 individual and group photographs, all showcasing the beautiful performers of Broadway revues of

Jun 25, 2026Collection of Broadway Revue Showgirl Portraits. [New York/Los Angeles], early 20th century.

DISNEY, Walter E. (1901 - 1966). Typed letter signed to Chester Morris.: DISNEY, Walter E. (1901 - 1966). Typed letter signed to Chester Morris. [Np]: 31 August 1955. One page, on a sheet of Disney's personal stationery, to the actor Chester Morris (1901 - 1970). Disney

Jun 25, 2026DISNEY, Walter E. (1901 - 1966). Typed letter signed to Chester Morris.

BOGART, Humphrey (1899 - 1957) and BACALL, Lauren (1924 - 2014). Photograph inscribed and signed by: BOGART, Humphrey (1899 - 1957) and BACALL, Lauren (1924 - 2014). Photograph inscribed and signed by Bogart and Bacall. 1946. Black and white photograph of the legendary actors and Hollywood power

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SINATRA, Frank (1915 - 1998); FARROW, Mia (b. 1945). Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow double signed: SINATRA, Frank (1915 - 1998), FARROW, Mia (b. 1945). Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow double signed photograph to Chester Morris. [Los Angeles], ca. 1966. Black and white photograph of Sinatra and

Jun 25, 2026SINATRA, Frank (1915 - 1998); FARROW, Mia (b. 1945). Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow double signed

FARROW, Mia (b. 1945) Signed Letter to Chester Morris.: FARROW, Mia (b. 1945) Signed Letter to Chester Morris. [Los Angeles], late 1960s. On "The Sinatras'" letterhead. Autograph letter from the home of Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow on "The Sinatras"

Jun 25, 2026FARROW, Mia (b. 1945) Signed Letter to Chester Morris.

KERN, Jerome (1885-1945). Inscribed portrait illustration, with attached autograph note signed.: KERN, Jerome (1885-1945). Inscribed portrait illustration, with attached autograph note signed. 1940s. Offset print by portrait artist Bettina Steinke (1913-1999) with handwritten inscription and

Jun 25, 2026KERN, Jerome (1885-1945). Inscribed portrait illustration, with attached autograph note signed.

DAVIS, Sammy Jr. (1925-1990). Signed personal letter to Chester Morris on Personal Letterhead. New: [[AUTOGRAPHS]. DAVIS, Sammy Jr. (1925-1990). Signed personal letter to Chester Morris on Personal Letterhead. New York: March 10, 1965. Personal correspondence between actor Chester Morris and Rat

Jun 25, 2026DAVIS, Sammy Jr. (1925-1990). Signed personal letter to Chester Morris on Personal Letterhead. New

[AUTOGRAPHS]. Golden Age Hollywood Actor and Entertainer Signed Portraits (8).: [AUTOGRAPHS]. Golden Age Hollywood Actor and Entertainer Signed Portraits (8). V.p., ca. mid-20th century. Eight portrait photographs, all with handwritten signatures and inscriptions addressed to

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HOPE, Bob (1903 - 2003) and CROSBY, Bing (1903 - 1977). Signed Portrait Photographs., ca. mid-20th: CROSBY, Bing (1903 - 1977); HOPE, Bob (1903 - 2003). Bob Hope and Bing Crosby Signed Portrait Photographs. Circa mid-20th century. Two framed black and white photographs of the beloved entertainers,

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BARRYMORE, Lionel (1878 - 1954). Inscribed and Signed Portrait Photograph.: BARRYMORE, Lionel (1878 - 1954). Inscribed and Signed Portrait Photograph. Circa early/mid 20th century. A 10 x 13" photo of the Academy Award-winning actor known for films including A Free Soul

Jun 25, 2026BARRYMORE, Lionel (1878 - 1954). Inscribed and Signed Portrait Photograph.

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