Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9

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Entertainment Memorabilia - General

Props and Movie Posters

Lot 1024 Click on photo for enlarged version
A Few Good Men (Castle Rock, 1992). A rookie military lawyer defends two Marines that have been accused of murder. While investigating the case, it becomes clear that a secret military code was being executed. Starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson, and Kevin Pollack.

Military dress hat worn by Demi Moore as "Jo Galloway" in the film A Few Good Men. The crisp white hat features the decorative Naval Emblem. Identifying plaque indicates that the hat was used by Moore as production inventory of "Vietnam Veterans in the Media". Accompanied by a movie still of Moore in the cap, and a laminated promotional flier. In excellent condition overall.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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A Night at the Opera (1935, MGM).

U.S. Re-release. Set of eight lobby cards. Size: 14 x 11". Title card is lightly buckled as are the edges of most cards, light soiling at edges. Accompanied by a full-sheet poster for Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam. Overall, in very good condition.

Considered the best of the Marx Brothers' thirteen films and a comedic classic, A Night at the Opera emphasized the zany antics of Groucho, Chico, and Harpo while incorporating a love story.
Estimated Value $100-150.

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Bonnie and Clyde (Warner Brothers, 1967). Depression era drama of the notorious 1920s bank robbers that terrorized the southwest. Starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the lead characters.Though today considered a film classic, at the time, Bonnie and Clyde quickly opened and closed after a barrage of negative reviews. Due to the popularity of the soundtrack, fashion trends resulting from Dunaway's costumes, and the insistence of Beatty, the studio agreed to reopen the film a second time, with highly successful results.

Newspaper insert advertisement for the film Bonnie and Clyde from the Philadelphia Inquirer dated March 31, 1968. This full page, color ad features Faye Dunaway as "Bonnie" pointing a rifle at Warren Beatty, the debonair "Clyde". Verso features four comic strips, including "Little Orphan Annie". Sheet size: 21½ x 27". One vertical and two horizontal folds, toning at edges and a small chip of loss to the left margin. In fine condition overall.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Casualties of War (Columbia, 1989). Psychological drama about the realities of the Vietnam War, based on actual events. Directed by Brian de Palma, starring Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn.

Camouflaged helmet worn by Sean Penn in the film Casualties of War as the character "Meserve". The hard helmet is equipped with a camouflaged cover and includes its laminate liner, complete with padding straps. Identification plaque inside helmet indicates that the piece was indeed used by Sean Penn during filming, and was inventory of "Vietnam Veterans in the Media". Penn's name has been penned twice inside liner, with additional costumer's notes on liner. Accompanied by two 8 x 10" black and white photographs of Penn wearing the helmet. In fine condition overall.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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Fogg's Ferry. Color theatrical poster advertising the vaudeville play Fogg's Ferry written by Charles E. Callahan. Printed by the Enquirer Job Printing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio circa 1893. Sheet size: 21 x 28". A few splits and chips to margins. In very good condition.

One of a series, this version of the advertisement features a dapper gentleman helping a rosy cheeked young lady after a recent stumble, while an older matron stands along the road with fist clenched, obviously enraged. The caption below reads: "One Too Many".
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Gunga Din (1939, RKO).

U.S. Re-release. Set of eight lobby cards. Size: 14 x 11". Most are lightly folded in spots, with a few tears and lightly soiled. In good condition.

Cary Grant, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Victor McLaglen star in this adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's poem of three fun-loving British sergeants on their final mission during the Thuggee uprising in India.
Estimated Value $100-150.

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No Way Out (MGM, 1987). When a politician accidentally kills his mistress, a naval officer named Tom Farrell, is assigned to investigate the case. Farrell, however, is also having an affair with the woman. As the twists of the plot unfold, Farrell must find the killer before he becomes a suspect.

Officer's cap worn by Kevin Costner in the film No Way Out. This white dress cap features black trim, a gold band and a decorative Naval emblem. Identifying plaque indicates that the cap was used by Costner as part of the "Vietnam Veterans in the Media" production inventory. Accompanied by a color movie still of Costner with the hat. In very fine condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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Platoon (Hemdale, 1986). Academy Award winning film written and directed by Oliver Stone. The first of a Vietnam trilogy, Platoon is a dramatic portrayal following the lives of American soldiers in a platoon, confronted by the trama of fighting the ever-changing war in Southeast Asia.

Collection of combat props used by Charlie Sheen in the film Platoon. Includes a shovel, measuring 27½" in length, that features an adjustable handle. Also included are two machetes accompanied by a fabric scabbard, each with identifying plaques that indicate the pieces, being production inventory of "Vietnam Veterans in the Media", were used by Sheen. Finally, a canvas bag, stencilled "US" on its flap. Bag also features an identifying plaque indicating the piece was used for filming. A color, 8 x 10" movie still of Sheen accompanies the lot. In fine condition overall.
Estimated Value $300-450.

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The General's Daughter (Paramount, 1999). The daughter of a well-respected base commander is murdered. When an undercover detective is called to look into the matter, he discovers scandal at West Point. Starring John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, and Timothy Hutton.

Military Officer's cap worn by Timothy Hutton as "Colonel William Kent" in The General's Daughter. The crisp, white cap features an ornamental gilt emblem of the American seal. Identifying plaque indicates that the piece was worn by Hutton as part of the "Vietnam Veterans in the Media" production inventory. Accompanied by two movie stills picturing Hutton in the cap. In excellent condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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