Lot 1643
1643. VINTAGE ENTERTAINMENT A nice lot of fifteen I.S.P.'s in various formats (noted), inscribed to Berman and signed by notable actors and actresses of the 1930s-1960s, with some inscribed to his sister Francine. The 8" x 10" photos include: GREGORY PECK, ZACHARY SCOTT, VAN JOHNSON, JOAN? (child actress, creased), JERRY COLONNA (condition poor), JUNE HAVOC, GALE STORM, EDWARD EVERETT HORTON, ALAN LADD, ROBERT CUMMINGS, HILDEGARDE, and LAWRENCE TIBBETT. Along with three 5" x 7" signed by: PAT O'BRIEN, DAN DURYEA, and CHARLES COBURN. Condition overall good with some bearing light water damage, should be viewed. A nice dealer's grouping, fifteen pieces. From the family of Stanley Berman (1927-1968), a Brooklyn cab driver, actor and the self-proclaimed "World's Greatest Gate-Crasher". No occasion was too exclusive, no dignitary too aloof for Berman, who posed as a waiter to demand Queen Elizabeth II's autograph during her 1957 visit, crashed JFK's Inaugural Ball in 1961, and had his finest moment in 1962 when he charged onstage to hand Bob Hope an Oscar in front of 100 million TV watchers. In addition, Berman used his people skills to get close to the likes of Harry S. Truman, prominent governors, and international politicians as well. Try getting away with that now! These lots (1596-1652) are consigned to us directly from Berman's estate and provide a wonderful, comprehensive look into Berman's "people skills!" $150 - 200
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