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411. Marlon Brando Signed Photograph. Scarce pearl-finish 9.25 x 7 close-up photo of Brando as he appeared in the controversial 1972 film Last Tango in Paris, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Esther, Kindest regards, Marlon Brando.” In fine condition, with light edge rippling. Starting Bid $300

Boldly signed lawsuit document from Marlon Brando

412. Marlon Brando Document Signed. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 20, 1968. Document submitted to Gadbois Management, relating to a claim made against him, in part: “For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, this will confirm the tolling of any unexpired statute of limitations…as of and from and after December 9, 1968.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter from Hollywood lawyer Martin Perlberger to Norman Gary, December 11, 1968, directing him to have the document “signed by Marlon Brando” and then returned. Starting Bid $200

Cast insurance for the “obese” Brando in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

413. Marlon Brando (2) Documents Signed. Two medical documents signed by Marlon Brando: a “Cast Insurance Medical Certificate,” one page, 8.5 x 9.25, November 15, 1991, for the production of Christopher Columbus: The Discovery, outlining his medical history and various ailments; and an associated “Physical Examination” document, one page, 8.5 x 5, noting his general appearance as “Obese” and listing vitals such as his height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure. Both signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Brando. In fine condition. In the film released for the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage, Brando played Tomas de Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor. Starting Bid $200

414. W. C. Fields Signed Photograph. Vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 half-length photo of Fields posing with a cane on his shoulder, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, with Fields adding the inscription along the cane, “To Ray Sperry, Best wishes,” and his name on his pocket square, “W. C. Fields.” In fine to very fine condition. Ray Sperry was an actor and a stand-in for child actor and classmate Freddie Bartholomew in the movies Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936), Captain Courageous (1937) and others. He later worked as a screenwriter and then for Lockheed Vega in the aerospace industry. Starting Bid $200

415. Greta Garbo Photograph. Lovely vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 portrait of Greta Garbo by acclaimed Metro-GoldwynMayer photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull for the 1935 film Anna Karenina. Reverse features a Bull credit stamp, which is numbered “815-X-122.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200 416. Greta Garbo Photograph. Stunning vintage mattefinish 10 x 13 portrait of Greta Garbo by acclaimed MetroGoldwyn-Mayer photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull for the 1935 film Anna Karenina. Reverse features a Bull credit stamp, which is numbered “815 x 92.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

417. Jean Harlow Signature. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To John, Every good wish—Jean Harlow,” on an offwhite 6.5 x 7.25 album page. In fine condition. The inscription could be easily matted out if so desired. Starting Bid $200

Henson signs the Count von Count puppeteer for the 1970–71 season of Sesame Street

418. Jim Henson Document Signed. DS, signed “Jim Henson,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, September 10, 1970. Agreement between Muppets, Inc. and puppeteer Jerry Nelson, in part: “We hereby employ you as a puppeteer in connection with all of the new programs for the 1970–71 television season for the television series entitled ‘Sesame Street.’” Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by Jim Henson, and in blue ballpoint by Jerry Nelson. In fine condition. Nelson is best remembered for Count von Count, who he did the voice and puppetry for from 1972 until 2004. Starting Bid $200

419. Jim Henson Document Signed (2x). DS, signed twice, “James M. Henson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 1, 1973. Schedule A of an agreement between Henson and Muppets, Inc., listing some of Henson’s beloved Sesame Street characters: “Big Bird, Oscar, Ernie, Bert, Anything Muppets.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

420. Steve McQueen

Document Signed. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, November 8, 1966. Document of “Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Shareholders of Solar Productions, Inc.,” outlining various resolutions adopted including that Robert Schiller, Steve McQueen, and Neile McQueen are elected as directors of the company, and that the company agrees to a contract with Warner Bros. for six feature-length films. Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by McQueen, and countersigned by Schiller as the company’s secretary. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

421. Frank Sinatra Signed Photograph. Appealing satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of a young Frank Sinatra seated and looking over his shoulder into the camera, signed in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with some light scuffing, and a crease and stain to the lower left corner; the flaws could be easily trimmed or matted out if so desired. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200 422. Star Wars Signed Photograph. Fantastic satinfinish 11 x 14 photo of the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi cast on Endor, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, and Anthony Daniels. In fine condition, with some light corner creasing. Obtained by noted in-person specialist Nelson Deedle. Starting Bid $200