1640. DOOLEY WILSON (1886 - 1953) Black American actor immortalized by his role as Sam in Casablanca. Scarce, fine vintage I.S.P. 5" x 7" sepia, a wonderful image showing Wilson energetically playing the piano. Boldly inscribed at top: "To Stanley good luck 'As Time Goes By' Dooley Wilson Casablanca Pompey Bloomer Girl". Along with a second I.S.P. 5" x 7" of the same pose, boldly inscribed at top: "To Francine good luck 'As Time Goes By' Casablanca Pompey Bloomer Girl". Fine. A couple of tiny folds at corners, otherwise fine. Two 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!" $500 - 600