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[itdo]

To be absolutely sure, a signed contract is the best. Costly maybe, but then again it's worth a lot to be 100 percent sure of what you got hanging there at the wall and looking at it for years is the real thing. Even the shadow of a doubt can spoil such a thing. I always (well, almost, when the occasion is not too embarrassing) ask a celebrity for his signature when I have the chance to meet them in person.
One of my favorite autographed things is the pressbook of The Alamo which I carried to the Reunion in 1998 and had all the people sign the group picture in their respective places.

Neil Summers signed his "Candid Cowboy" books in advance, which I think is nice (did he ever do a 3rd volume?).
I would write to JW co-workers - if I had the addresses. You don't think that you could........ ;)

[arthurarnell]

Hi Roland

I bought this list for a dollar about six years ago. Some I have written to many I haven't, many are no longer with us. I will miss out the ones who didn't reply and you take your chances with the many that I didn't write to.

A Self addressed envelope helps.

Good luck

Regards

Arthur.

Harry and Marylin Carey
PO Box 3256
Durango, CO 81302

Neil Summers
PO Box 189
Kanab, Ut 84741-0189

Andrew McLaglen
Box 1056
Friday Harbour, WA 98250

Rudy Robbins (your namesake)
PO Box 1555
Bandera, TX 78003

Melody Thomas Scott
C/O Bell-Phillip TV
7800 Beverly Blvd
Woodland Hills
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Pippa Scott
23431 Styles Street
CA 91367

Dean Smith
Ivan Star Route
Box 43A
Breckenridge, TX 76024

Katherine Ross
33050 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265

Janet Leigh
1625 Summitridge Drive
Beverly Hills. CA 90210

Howard Keel
394 Red River Road
Palm Desert
CA 92211

ShellY Winters
457 N.Oakenhurst Drive
Beverly Hills
CA 90210
(also) Box 10269
Beverly Hills CA 90213


Glenn Campbell
10351 Santa Monica Blvd#300
Los Angeles, CA90025
Home Address
28 Biltmore Estates

James Caan
644 Almalfi Way
Pacific Palisades,
CA 90272

Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales
4154 Charles Avenue
Culver City
CA 90230

Polly Burson
4501 W. Channel Island Blvd
Oxnard, CA 93030

Lauren Bacall
1 W.72nd Street #43
Westlake Village

Ed Faulkner
66 Lakeshore drive
Rancho Mirage CA 92270
Bruce Dern
23430 Malibu Colony
Malibu. CA 90265

Red Buttons
778 Tortuoso Way
Los Angeles, CA 90077
New York City, NY 10023

Richard Beymer
1818 N.Fuller
Los Angeles, CA 90046


Bernard Fox
1624 S. Crescent Heights Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Robert Duvall
257 W. 86th Street #5B
New York City,
NY 10021

Frank Finlay
c/o Ken McReddie Ltd
91 Regent Street
London WIR 7TB

Phillips Sian
C/O Saraband Associates
265 Liverpool Road
London NI !LX

Phillips Leslie
c/o Storm Artists Management,
47 Brewer Street
London WIR 3FD

Eddie Albert
719 Amalfi Drive
Pacific Palisades.
CA 90272

I have also included some of the people who were in the Longest Day in case you want to get in touch with them.

But as I have already said it is a lottery whether or not htey get back to you. I would be grateful if you let me know how you get on.

Regards

Arthur

[arthurarnell]

Hi Everyone,

If you look on UK Ebay you will see a number of John Wayne reproduction posters up for sale.
I have put them up. The emphasis is that they are reproduction and although I think they are quite nice and some look good framed. They are reasonable for anyone who would like to start a collection with them. They are however not for the serious collector of authentic goods.

Regards

Arthur

[itdo]

Hey Arthur, seeing that list of fine performers makes me want to right them autograph-seeking letters right now - something I stopped years ago, because - you know: the stars would send you stamped letters, secreterial autographs, you name it. It's different though with performers like these. An ugly word would be has-beens. But it's really the stars who now finally have the time to respond that are interesting. Nothing beats a signature that you get face-to-face. Yet from Vera Miles I once received a handwritten letter - and that certainly looks nice in a frame with a picture of "Hallie"! Harry Carey jr. goes that extra-mile, too, to respond. So, thanks for the addresses!

[arthurarnell]

Hi Roland,
No problem. I agree with you I haven't written for some time I think Jack Elam was the last and he responded.

The list is only a shortened version of the actual and it is amazing the number of people from his earlier films who are still with us. One I was amazed about is Movita. When Louise Platt died recently everyone said she was the last survivor from Stagecoach but according to IMDB Movita is still alive and kicking.

But you're right as I was typing the list I thought why not and may well try some of the lesser stars.

Regards

Arthur

[chester7777]

Originally posted by gr1087@Jan 17 2004, 12:38 PM
This one is interesting...likely lots of oddball Duke pics in here....I assume the pic with Duke and the German Shepherd is his residence in Newport? Always wanted to see a picture of his home...I hear it has been demolished..

Grant

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...3&category=1440

I just wanted to say that we are the ones who won this auction. The John Wayne scrapbook arrived in the mail today.

What a treasure trove! I'm sure it is worth far more than what I paid for it. It is a collection of pictures and articles from movie magazines, starting in 1946 and ending sometime in the mid-seventies. We hope to be acquiring a scanner sometime this week, so we can scan and share some of these gems with all of you.

Chester and the Mrs.

[chester7777]

Good morning, all!

First of all, we didn't ever get a scanner (see previous post :) ), probably won't until this summer sometime.

Jumping from a topic in another forum, I thought I'd list here some current auctions that are likely to be of interest to folks here (thanks to johnwfan, a new member, for bringing these to our attention :) ) -

eBay - Cancel My Reservation - Auction ending April 13th

Search results for "Maker of Men" - John Wayne 1931 - last auction ending April 13th

A Rough Romance - John Wayne - 1930 (Auction ends April 13th)

Bardelays the Magnificent - Auction ends April 13th

A note of caution, based solely on my observation and opinion - I think in almost every case, these videos are copies (copied from where, who knows?). With the exception of Cancel My Reservation, the older ones are most likely not official releases. If you look at the photos, it appears that the covers are scanned and placed into the outer sleeve of a clam shell case.

So I am not specifically recommending these, just saying they are available.

Chester

[chester7777]

This is a "more for fun" find than a serious one, but I thought you folks would enjoy it -

LifeSize Statue John Wayne on Horse Western Hollywood

:D

OK, which one of you guys from the UK is responsible for this - Arthur? Robbie? CHANCE? :

It doesn't really look all that much like John Wayne, in my opinion, but it sure would be fun to have (wish I had that kind of money!!).

Chester

[arthurarnell]

Hi Chester,

I was going to comment on it yesterday when I went through Kevin's link.
I think it's hillarious. I live in a terrace street, It'd look brilliant in the front garden.

If they are going to do something like that you'd think they'd get it right, When was the last time John Wayne had his trousers tucked into his boots???

Regards

Arthur

[opie9000]

Here is an auction I just put up, thought everyone might be interested...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=2272012939

I took a lot of pictures.

Thanks,
opie9000

[Lightning Larry]

Check current e-bay, 10 day auction starting Oct. 23, 2004

John Wayne Winchester Commemorative oil painting.

This is the original oil by Joe Ferrara that Winchester commissioned in 1980 to be used for the John Wayne Commemorative rifle packaging. There is a large picture of the Duke and numerous smaller scenes from many of his movies.

Joe Ferrara was well known for his Southwest art and painted many of the Winchester calendars scenes.

Historical fine art .

Lightning Larry

[dukefan1]

Take a look at this lobby card. It is for the movie "Arizona", made in 1931. The filmographies I have don't even mention this film. Was it renamed? Hmmm. Take a look here Dukefan1 B)

[chester7777]

dukefan1,

I must confess, I don't check into the Trading Post too often, but happened upon your post this morning. In checking on IMDb, I found the following reference to the film Arizona. While I don't remember having heard of it before, there it is. What can I say?

I see the reserve was not met on that lobby card - I wonder how much money they wanted for it.

Chester

[arthurarnell]

Hi dukefan 1 and Chester

Arizona was made by Columbia 1931, The Brits would know it better as the Virtuous Wife and the Americans by its renamed title Men Are like That

It was written by Robert Riskin From the Play Arizona by Augustus Thomas.

The Cast was
John Wayne June Clyde Forrest Stanley, Nena Quartero, Susan Fleming, Lorretta Sayers

Director George B Seitz

Susan Fleming went on to marry Harpo Marx.

Regards


Arthur

[arthurarnell]

Hi

Last Sunday I bought a plate on ebay its a Hamilton Plate (9") with a scene from Wake of the Red Witch showing John Wayne standing on the deck with his thumbs hooked in his belt and is titled thoughts of Angelique, It should arrive in the next couple of days. I think these predate Franklin Mint and show his Republic films, they had two more for auction Showdown at Laredo from Angel and the Badman and Engagement at Tarawa but I settled for this one. It cost a shade under 20 quid and that included postage.

I also bought four large photographs of John Wayne for £1.00

and a small Picturegoer photo of the Duke for £4.00

That will do me for a couple of weeks

Regards

Arthur