Bidspirit auction | I03404 | A Collection of

I03404 | A Collection of approximately 18 Vintage Autographed Promotional Photographs of 1940s and 1950s Entertainers - BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! This collection consists of approximately 18 vintage black-and-white and sepia-toned promotional photographs and publicity stills, primarily dating from the 1940s and early 1950s. The subjects comprise various American mid-century entertainers, including vocal groups, musicians, singers, and comedians. A significant portion of the collection features personal inscriptions and autographs addressed to Jack and Kathy, suggesting a single-owner provenance. Identified performers and groups include: - Rufe Davis: One 8x10 portrait inscribed to Jack and Cathy. - The Tunesmen: Three promotional cards, including one with a handwritten note for Danny and the Tunesmen and another signed by Danny. - The Hi-Lo Jack and the Dame: One 8x10 group photograph dated 1948. - Miriam Seabold: One full-length publicity photo featuring a fencing foil. - The Holloways: One 8x10 photo of a female dance and vocal duo dated September 6, 1947. - Ruth Webb: One portrait with a humorous inscription and an accompanying identification slip. - Monty Dandurand (Dandurell): One female portrait. - The Micelles: A large group photograph taken at Coffee Dan's restaurant. - The Siphanas: A quartet photograph signed by Ray, Renee, Marie, and Don. - Bernie Menc...: A portrait of a man in a top hat. Several photographs bear the stamps or imprints of notable theatrical photography studios of the era, such as Maurice Seymour (Chicago), John E. Reed (Hollywood), Bruno (Hollywood), and Moss Photo (N.Y.). The lot is accompanied by small handwritten identification slips on cream-colored paper.