(img)http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/?action=view¤t=EdwardVanSloanautograph.jpg(img) just testing to see if this works , this is my Edward van sloan autograph. Mario
Mario. Just looked at your Van Sloan autograph pic. The url that you want to use is the second one down from your pic. It's called "direct link". This is the url - http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/EdwardVanSloanautograph.jpg
And here it is when placed between the image brackets
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/EdwardVanSloanautograph.jpg)
You could also use the fourth Photobucket option (IMG Code) which already includes the image brackets. Then just copy and paste the code directly into your post.
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on March 19, 2008, 09:43:42 AM
(img)http://.jpg(img)
If you're "doin' it yerself", use [ ] instead of ( ) and don't forget the / in the closing tag [/img]. I used the ( ) in my earlier example, because if I had used the brackets I'd have ended up with this: (http://url)
Thanks guys,will try again tonight. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/OliverReedautograph.jpg)
Mike I think I've got it, thanks for bearing with me, Thanks, Mario ::)
I realize this is a Universal Board, but I was just trying to get familiar with the posting of photos, Only universal from now on. Promise, Mario :-[
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on March 20, 2008, 04:19:24 AM
I realize this is a Universal Board, but I was just trying to get familiar with the posting of photos, Only universal from now on. Promise, Mario :-[
Whoa, time out Mario! Just because it's called the Universal Monster Army, doesn't mean we don't like mean we don't like other flavors of horror, especially classic stuff like Hammer. With the exception of sex, politics, and religion, we talk about A LOT of other stuff. That Oliver Reed display is a killer and not only can be shared here at UMA, but it SHOULD be. I'd be surpised if any of our collections are Universal only. I know mine isn't.
Rob
Rob's right! Uni-monsters are not the only horror related subject matter of which we speak of here at UMA. Hammer films are every bit as relevant as are even modern horror films of today. We cover a lot of ground here, so please don't feel that your going off topic that easily. Going off topic is what we do best around here. As long as it's not about religion or politics, your free to speak at large.
"With the exception of sex, politics, and religion, we talk about A LOT of other stuff."
Oh, I talk about sex,...alot...just not here!
Anyway, those autographs are KILLER!
Love the Oliver Reed!
LOVE IT!
[I'll be posting more soon, I've been collecting for about 20 years, and just love it, would love to see more of other members collections. Thanks for the kind words. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2161.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2117.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture010.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/DWIGHTFRYECARICATURE002.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1863.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2150.jpg) I did not want to leave Matt laying down. Anyway, I thought since I had gotten the hang of this , I'd take advantage and post a few of the autographs I had been able to collect over the years. Best. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2038.jpg) here's a Chaney jr
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/102_0752.jpg) Here's something you don't see every day! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1727.jpg) My Lugosi as Dracula signed photo. Mario
Mario, Your collection is magnificent! If you don't mind, I'll remove the mishap posts just to tidy up the page... Meanwhile, add as many as you want. You have tremendous things.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1924.jpg). heres a few more, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1921.jpg) A letter written by Ernest Thesiger
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1922.jpg) Boris Karloff as Morgan signed still.
I hope you guys enjoy these displays, they are shown here, where I know they are appreciated. Thanks, Mario
As much as I admire the Matt Willis, I've got to say, the Rondo Hatton absolutely blows me away! I first saw your collection in the Creepy Classics "Monster Collections" section (I'm over there, too!). Can you show us the Dwight Frye wooden Christmas cards, too? Oh, and that Thesiger is another big favorite of mine. Just amazing stuff!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL display. I've seen LOTS of different and elaborate autograph displays by dealers at the Chiller Theatre shows over the years, but yours are the most wonderfully unique variations that i've ever seen. A real tribute to all included. Thanks for sharing.
Hey guys, Thanks for the kind words, not to many of my friends like this stuff, but it's my passion. I'll get those frye cards posted soon. do any of you guys collect? Autograph's. Best, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/4ofjuly061.jpg) Here are the original Christmas cards made by Dwight Frye.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/TorJohnsonautographedphoto.jpg) Here is a very hard to find Tor Johnson autographed still.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/EvelynAnkersletter.jpg) Evelyn Ankers hand written letter explaining the making of The Wolfman.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/RondoHattonletter.jpg) Letter written by Rondo Hatton.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1919.jpg) heres a favorite, but I wanted to throw some color in there. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/SAVE0001.jpg) Robert Florey letter , Great!!!!content
TREMENDOUS letter by Florey! And how rare is a letter by Strange? I'd guess pretty uncommon. Glorious stuff, Mario!
Dear Typooforme , thanks for always commenting on the displays. Florey is very uncommon in any form. And believe it or not Glenn corresponded alot from what I hear. So who's your favorite, I'll see if I have something on him or her. Best, Mario :-X
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1994.jpg) Here's another hard to find, our stage famous Renfield , Bernard Jukes. Sorry for the flash!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2017.jpg) One of our favorite films, and the beautiful Jane Randolph. Most of these are not framed, I'am running out of room. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2006.jpg) This was obtained while she was in a nursing home,I believe in New York. Our famous Sandra.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG0765.jpg) Here's another Glenn Strange letter.
I had no idea Glenn was an active correspondent. Makes me hopeful for a future Strange in my own collection. I have a couple Una O'Connor's...do you have one (or a 2 or 3...lol) to show? Does Frederick Kerr (Baron Frankenstein) ever turn up anywhere? What about Violet Kemble-Cooper (of INVISBLE RAY, DAVID COPPERFIELD, etc)? I collect autographs, too, but have nothing framed on the scale you have achieved! Recent additions to my own heaps--Arthur Byron (Sir Joseph Whemple in the Karloff MUMMY), Lucille Lund (Kaaren Werdegast Poelzig in THE BLACK CAT), and a while back, a nice Lillian Bond (THE OLD DARK HOUSE...Laughton's good-time girlfriend).
Kerr does show up every once in a while, always on album sheets, and most of the time EXPENSIVE! I have two Una's a 5x7 and an album sheet, but I'am looking for that special one to show up. The Arthur Byron is a Great score, along with the Lillian Bond. Some really hard to find ones are Fay Helm , Ann Darling, the two graverobbers at the beginning of Frankenstein meets the Wolfman, I can't remember their names. As far as framing I only frames about 2 or 3 a year, it's just I've been doing it for many years now. another one that comes to mind is Lionell Belmore, he's out there, just hard to find. Best, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture021.jpg) heres a triple treat . Lanchester, Hobson, Clarke
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG0766-1.jpg) a little bit of Hammer, David Peel.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture019.jpg) One of our favorites. Helen Chandler
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG0767.jpg) We have to a George Zucco .
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG0764.jpg) Heres a STRANGE!!! picture.
Hobson, Clarke and Lanchester! That's a treat! I lack Hobson, darn it! Peel--have I heard that he's uncommon? Seeing him reminds me of another favorite--Martita Hunt, who played his mother in BRIDES OF DRACULA. She should be available, but I haven't sought her out.
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 15, 2008, 05:14:02 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG0764.jpg) Heres a STRANGE!!! picture.
But the guy who carved the plate deserved some punishment: Frankenst-IE-n !!! :o
Lugosifan, you have a collection worth a museum of its own!!!
Rainer E.
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 15, 2008, 05:10:46 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture019.jpg) One of our favorites. Helen Chandler
Wow, don't let Terry see this one close up....
BK
Nightmares in Plastic, you know I didn't even notice this till after I got it back from the framers,Thanks, for the comment,Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/carradine.jpg) another favorite of the Monster army I'am sure. John Carradine as Dracula.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/march1.jpg) Everybody's favorite Dr.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/SAVE0035.jpg) everybody knows this one.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/YvonneRomain-1.jpg) Another one that is somewhat reclusive, Yvonne Romaine
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/SAVE0023.jpg) Our scream Queen, Evelyn Ankers.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/dade-1.jpg) Dracula's other girl , Frances Dade tough to find on photos yet alone album pages.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1966.jpg) One my personal favorites Countess Zaleska aka Gloria Holden
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2281.jpg) To typooforme, ask and you shall recieve Martita Hunt as the Baroness Meinster.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2279.jpg) you can't have her without this one Freda Jackson as Greta.
Hog heaven here! The wonderful Martita Hunt. You're amazing. When I met Yvonne Monlaur last Bash, I talked with her about Martita--she said very funny and friendly, unlike her gruff and forbidding roles! "And," I said, "le nez formidable!" That made Monlaur laugh. Gloria Holden is amazing...and the rarer ones, so hard to find. You are a veritable Sherlock Holmes, searching them out.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1992.jpg) Here's E.E.Clive
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1995.jpg) Our Zita.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/SAVE0031.jpg) Bela as the Gypsy
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1993.jpg) Nina Foch our little Nicky.
Clive is a prize, and the Bela gypsy, a treasure beyond price (well, come to think of it, I imagine QUITE a price!). I liked Zita--wrote to her and Foch both and got autographs years ago. It was always a lot of fun to go get the mail in the 1970s decade when I was writing to so many old stars--and find one or two of my SASE's waiting for me at the P.O.
I know what you mean,I would race home and see how many of those SASE were back from their destinations. Sadly so many have passed away. Best. Mario
Mario, Did you have that same black and silver address book I had...Christensen's, was it? I wish I had written to twice as many as I did, using that. I was after silent stars back in those days particularly, and I left some of the lesser '40s-50s stars go by the wayside. I'll name a couple more--do you have Josephine Hutchinson? Frances Drake? Bramwell Fletcher? You have the rare ones--these are more commonplace, I think! I collect Cushing heavily--any interesting Peter Cushing signed pieces? Roaming your collection is like exploring a museum--a VERY GOOD museum!
You know , I didn't have that address book, I had one it was a list of horror /scifi people . Weavers' or websters something like that. I did write to Josephine Hutchinson, also Frances Drake. I'll post those soon, on Cushing he was already using that all-inclusive signature type thing he did. I don't have anything like a long inscription, but I'd be interested if you had a spare, I have a few doubles of some folks, that maybe we could trade. Pm at my email if you have one you'd be willing to live without. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture006.jpg) Here we have Maria's father from Frankenstein.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture005.jpg) alas, Beauty and the Beast.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture020.jpg) our most beloved blind hermit O.P. Heggie.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture001.jpg) The Master himself Jack Pierce.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture003.jpg) Ernest Thesiger signed 7x9 largest signed photo of him I've seen in 25 years.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Picture004.jpg) We couldn't forger our little Maria aka Marilyn Harris
Looking for any Hazel Court autograph's on photos, prefer Horror related movies, please let me know? Thanks, Mario mario_chacon(*at*)msn.com
My Cushings are all with short inscriptions--several of that "God's blessings.." which he used almost exclusively in later years. I have several of his scripts, which are full of his handwritten notes, but no sigs in those, I think. O.P. Heggie--I have him in a signed letter from WWI era, thanking a fan. Thesiger I have on a crowded theatre program and in a beautiful souvenir Shaw Festival book which gave him a photo page all his own. Of these wonders you just showed, I think I envy the Michael Mark most! He turned up all over the place. He's in WASP WOMAN!
I'll have to watch that again, those items sound wonderful. which is your favorite of all the ones you have? Mario
Guys and gals, you've have to forgive me for going off topic here, but I received an autograph today that means a lot to me.
Burton Silverman is an artist whose work has had a profound influence on my style. He, Basil Gogos and Jeffrey Jones are my main influences. Burt has painted several Time magazine covers, paperback book covers, and did the artwork for Jethro Tull's Aqualung album. One other factor that plays into what his work means to me, is he published a book of his paintings in 1999. It was the last gift my Mom bought me before she suffered the first of several strokes.
I wrote to Burt, and requested an autograph. he graciously sent me this:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/BurtS.jpg)
Thanks for indulging me.
Mike
Okay, here's one that is monster-related, somewhat. It is Raymond Edward Johnson, original host of radio's Inner Sanctum. These stories were pretty creepy sometimes, and Boris did a few for them.
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/REJ.jpg)
Mike
Mike, those are very cool, is there a thread here where we can see some of your art work? Mario
I have the privilege of owning two of Mike's paintings...a March Hyde and a wonderful Lugosi Dracula. Congrats on the Silverman autograph. I remember the AQUALUNG album fondly!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 24, 2008, 01:47:04 PM
Mike, those are very cool, is there a thread here where we can see some of your art work? Mario
Mario, I have some work in the Enlistee's Artwork thread:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=128.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=128.0)
Also my web site is here:
http://home.att.net/~illoman (http://home.att.net/~illoman)
Thanks,
Mike
Quote from: typhooforme on April 24, 2008, 04:40:38 PM
I have the privilege of owning two of Mike's paintings...a March Hyde and a wonderful Lugosi Dracula. Congrats on the Silverman autograph. I remember the AQUALUNG album fondly!
Robert, I had an absolute blast painting the Hyde for you! Let's do that again sometime!
To show you just how much I liked Burt Silverman and Aqualung, I offer you this:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Aqualung.jpg)
This is me in 1979, second year of college. My folks let me paint Aqualung on my bedroom wall! When they sold the house years later, my Dad said it took many coats of paint to cover him up. I drive by that house every once in a while, secure in the knowledge that he is still there, sleeping under all those coats of paint!
Mike
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/FrancesDrakeautograph.jpg) Robert, you asked to see this a couple of messages ago,our lovely Frances Drake.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/PaulWegenerautograph.jpg) here's one that goes way back Paul Wegener The Golem.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/FaithDomergueautograph.jpg) The beautiful Faith Domergue.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Tarantula-1.jpg) heres Mara Corday.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/JohnAbbottautograph-1.jpg) John Abbott as The Vampires Ghost.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/FaithDomergueautograph-1.jpg) let's try this again, Faith Domergue
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/unaoconnor.jpg) here's my Una!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/JohnHowardautograph.jpg) Sorry it's a little blurry, but you guys were talking about this film on another thread, and I thought you might like to see him, John Howard as The Undying Monster.
That Una autograph is cool. She could let out a shriek like no other.
neonnoodle, hey who's your favorite? Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/TheMonsterFromPiedrasBlancas.jpg) Here's a new addition Pete Dunn , stuntman who was The Creature in Piedras Blancas.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/PiedrasBlancasPeteDunn.jpg) I have this one extra if someone is interested $175.00. Let me know. Mario
Hi everyone...I'm a long time visitor on the site and figured I'd finally sign up. My collection isn't anywhere near as good as some of the ones I've seen here as I'm just starting my Universal Classics collection.
Here's some of my autos:
Boris Karloff (later signature):
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/boris.jpg)
Bela Lugosi:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/bela.jpg)
Basil Rathbone:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/basil.jpg)
Elsa Lanchester:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/elsa2.jpg)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/elsa1.jpg)
Lon Chaney Jr (also signed by Wally Ford):
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/Chaneyauto.jpg)
Ben Chapman & Julie Adams:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/creatureautos.jpg)
Elena Verdugo:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/verdugoauto.jpg)
Abbott & Costello (they're not Universal monsters but they met them all):
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/ac.jpg)
Not Universal Classics but I figured I'd share them anyways since I had pics of them handy (sorry if they don't belong)
Fay Wray:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/wrayauto.jpg)
Vincent Price:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Heads/price.jpg)
Thanks for looking;
Lee
HEY THOSE ARE GREAT!!! LOVE THAT DEAD ON LANCHESTER!!!!!MARIO
Lee,
Glad you went ahead and fully enlisted in this army of ours. We have no problem with Abbott & Costello being included. A & C MEET FRANKENSTEIN is a favorite film of many UMAers., myself included. If only Sideshow had made figures of them too...
Rob
Lee,
Whadaya mean "not as good as others" ?? That is a collection to be VERY proud of...beautiful examples. Thanks for sharing!
Mike
Here's one i recently put together for my niece's 40th birthday, coming up later this month. The matte board was graciously supplied by UMA member, Mario Chacon.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/Gasport2000/VinPriceSignedPic08001.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/AnnDoran.jpg) Here's one that comes up every once in a while, Ann Doran. Mario
Thanks so much for the comments everyone. I'm proud of what I've put together so far but my collection is still in its early stages. I'll be posting more as I add to it. I've posted some of my other stuff on the Monster Rooms thread.
Thanks again;
Lee
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/KathleenBurkeAutograph.jpg) Here's the newest framed piece, hope there are some fans out there of Island of lost Souls, Best, Mario
Beautiful piece Mario ,from a great movie !!
Thanks , Avenger, do you have a favorite movie? Maybe I have something from that film.Mario
Mario,
I have so many favourites that it is hard to choose one !
I like Dracula in all his incarnations from Bela Lugosi to Christopher Lee.
I think I feel pretty much the same about the Frankenstein monster,the Wolfman,the Mummy,
the Creature,etc.So many monsters,so hard to decide !
I am partial to anything that Boris Karloff did such as Frankenstein,the Mummy,etc.
Well I may as well ad to this thread. I too collect signed photos of stars in character. I have a wack of them that need to be matted and framed but here's an example........lets start with signed photos of the cast from FREAKS. (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/freaks5.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/freaks4.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/freaks2.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/freaks3.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/freaks1.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/freaks6.jpg)
D'arcy, we've been waiting for you, Great!!!!STuFF!!!!!!1, Mario
D'Arcy,
I agree with Mario,great stuff !!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/ElsaLanchesterautograph.jpg) Well here we have the Bride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
Beautiful [as always] job, Mario! By the way, i gave my niece the framed Vincent Price w/ autograph you made the matte for last month and she FREAKED! Thanks again for helping me out and congrats on the Bride,
Mike
Mike your welcome, what do you think about keeping all these pieces with this same black/ crimson/ silver frame look, do you think it's getting boring? Mario
Not at ALL boring! On the contrary, i think it's more of a thematic, consistently DIGNIFIED look you've achieved here. Paying all the subjects the respect he/she deserves. More like a museum tribute gallery... Not only fun to look at, but also outstanding historical, archival pieces to be left behind for future generations to learn about and enjoy. Keep up the great work!
Mike
Mario, I have to agree with Mike,you have as always,done a beautiful job !
And as for boring ,never ! The way these autographs are matted and framed only enhances
an already great piece of memorabilia !
Keep up the good work !
I have to stop drooling on my keyboard or one day I am going to electrocute my ZZZZtttttt!!!!!!!
Hey Thanks for the kind words, i'll take your advise and keep at it. Best, Mario
Holy God that Johnny Eck is awesome!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Planetoftheapes.jpg) Something for fans of the Planet of the Apes.
That Planet of the Apes autograph is beautiful and I'm still drooling !!
Thanks Avenger, your moving up in the ranks really quick!!!!good for you. NO DROOLING!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/RobertArmstrongfromKong.jpg) I was lucky enough to find this ! it was Beauty that killed the Beast. Mario
NICE SCORE MARIO!! Wow!!!! That would compliment my Cabot/Wray in character signed photo so well! Bravo!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the framing! Do you do it yourself or take it to a shop? The setup and look are fantastic!!!
Thanks madcow, it's done by a framer I've been using for many years. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/JR.jpg) This was an unexpected surprise, Carl jr, tough to find.
Here's my PLANET OF THE APES autograph montage with Charleton Heston, Roddy McDowell, Kim Hunter, and Linda harrison. There are also some pieces of the prisoner wagon along the side. I'd like to get Maurice Evans and James Gregory's autos also, but that would mean a whole new frame.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2834043659_0249318f77.jpg?v=0)
Rob
I'am still learning at this stage of life , how not to be so impatient, life teaches you things everyday. Mario
OOps, forgot to add the image in my post. Fixed it.
Rob
Cool Rob, nice piece of prop!
BK
Rob, that's a great looking piece, Best,Mario
Rob claims to have no artistic ability, but I'm here to tell ya, he has a GREAT eye and innate talent for putting things in what seem to me to be perfect arrangements and displays. Looks great, Rob--as usual! I'm impressed!
Rob,
I have to agree with everybody here,some great memorabilia and as Robert said ,arranged
and displayed in a great way !
And as a Planet of the Apes fan ,I nearly short circuited my computer from drooling on the
keyboard!!!
Great piece.Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad everyone liked my POTA display. I just finished My Lon Chaney, Jr. shadowbox. I picked the auto up in June at the Monster Bash, but wanted to do something special with it. Finally settled on this. Hope you all like it as well.
Rob
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2840915837_d1c2d20141.jpg?v=0)
The Chaney Jr. is awesome!
Rob,
Beautifully displayed !! Just perfect !
Congratulations on a great piece of memorabilia !
Rob looks Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mario
Looks Good Rob!
BK
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CARLLAEMLLEJR.jpg) How common are these? Mario
After several pic filled conversations via email, its evident to me that no one ever has amassed so many autographs of so many rare (Matt Willis!) character actors and good old fashioned "monster movie" stars as Mario. Truly impressive and I am in awe of such an exquisite collection. Maybe even a little envious...but in a good way. ;D
Thanks, Phibes, but you would be surprised as to the collections some of the lurkers here have but Thanks again. Best, Mario 8)
They need to "un- lurk" and share. That's a major part of the joy of this hobby. Sharing it with other like minded fiends. *Errrr*, friends.
I did a slight modification on my Lon Chaney, Jr. display. I added a frame to the repro lobby card.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2959933757_6b0e4a2acb.jpg?v=0)
Finally finished my Karloff display.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2960775834_241b2ff1a9.jpg?v=0)
I just picked up a Charles Laughton/Elsa Lanchester combo. Stay tuned.
Rob
Very cool display,Rob ! I like the idea of using the figures with the Karloff autograph.
That lobby card frame gives the whole display that finished polished look.
Nice job ! Thanks for sharing the photos.
TREMENDOUS! I love the figures and inner frames, too. Those look wonderful, Rob--they're like Joseph Cornell boxes!
I love those displays with the busts and figures, great job!!
The movie strip idea is very COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,Mario
Looks Good Rob!
BK
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/RobertArmstrongautograph.jpg) I just got this back from the framers, What do you guy's think? Mario
Mario,
Do you have all of these hanging throughout your house? If so it must be very impressive! Great job on all the displays, I must say that I've never been that big a fan of collecting autographs but seeing your collection now I really "get" it. Please keep sharing them.
Shawn
Thanks, Shawn, no I don't have them hanging , but hope to one day,, come on jump on the bandwagon, just be careful who you deal with. Best, Mario
For rare and unusual autographs, you'll find no better collection than Mario's. :o
Quote from: monsterphile on October 20, 2008, 11:08:34 PM
Finally finished my Karloff display.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2960775834_241b2ff1a9.jpg?v=0)
I really like the inclusion of the filmstrip - I'd like to get one of those. Are they still available anywhere?
Mario,
I'm working on my first now. Well not my first autograph, I've had some things autographed in the past but I've never been that much into it. I'm working on getting a Karloff now. It's a friend of a friend's and his grandparents got it. He has two but wants to hang on to one of them. Here is a link to where I was inquiring about it.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=2269.0
If I end up getting it I'll post a photo.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 22, 2008, 05:58:00 PM
I really like the inclusion of the filmstrip - I'd like to get one of those. Are they still available anywhere?
I just got a couple of them last week from A.C. Moore . It's a craft store chain, but I'm not sure how large a chain it is. It's got there name on the packaging, but they probably are just distributors. I think this size was 3 or 4 bucks, but they always have sales and coupons (40-50% off). They also had a shorter size. It's great for actors who have done many roles, like Boris.
http://www.acmoore.com/
Rob
Phantomcreep, just make sure it's authentic, and then let your ideas run wild. Best, Mario
Mario, your display's are inspiring and fantastic! I am a horror autograph collector as well, and am considering framing them as well. Framing being as expensive as it is, I intend to teach myself how to do it. Do you do your own or have them done professionally?
Creepy, No I don't do these myself I have them framed , usually four or five a year, I have to stretch the ole' Monster dollar, Thanks, for the comments. Best, Mario
Quote from: Creepy on October 23, 2008, 07:10:39 AM
Mario, your display's are inspiring and fantastic! I am a horror autograph collector as well, and am considering framing them as well. Framing being as expensive as it is, I intend to teach myself how to do it. Do you do your own or have them done professionally?
Creepy,
You can do some nice autograph framing yourself. A lot of the craft stores have reasonably priced frames that get even cheaper with their coupons and sales. The matting is usually the tough part, but there are some multi-openings mattes out there that will lend themselves nicely to autograph displays. You can also get shadowboxes to do 3-D stuff. Also, nice accessories can be found in the scrapbboking areas. I've been pretty pleased with the stuff I've done, and I don't have an ounce of artistic talent. I can't even draw a straight line or a round circle. Use old fashioned-photo corners to support the odd-sized autos.
Rob
Hey Rob,
I'm definitley going to look into it. Mario's collection is very cool, and I'd love to get my collection looking as good.
Todd
Thank's Todd. Mario
I would like to take the time to thank my new buddy Mario for helping me acquire a really obscure autograph. Once I get it matted, I will return with pics. Hint: it involves a punishment poll. Thanks Mario!!!!
William Castle huh? Good one!
Not quite....but close. He would be the one being punished. Who later played with dolls and mastered puppets. he even had a moment of terror involving teakwood with a thrilling gentleman named Karloff.
Oh ok, Guy Rolfe. I should have known from your Sardonicus photo request.
Mr. Sardonicus is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/VickyLaneAutograph.jpg) Well here she is, a Big!!!!!Thank you to Mark for offering the photo for this Hard to Find autograph. We Love our Ape-women. Best, Mario
Another fine addition to a great collection.Beautiful piece,Mario!
Avenger we need to get you hooked on autographs, Anthon Phibes has already been smitten!!!!
Mario
Beautiful job, as always Mario....When can we look forward to your recently acquired Barbara Steele pieces receiving the same treatment?
Mike this one has been at the framers for a while!!!!!!Mario
Yes, I had this part of collecting out of my blood until Mario came along. In the last month I have sent letters to Christopher Lee, Gary Conway, Herbert Lom and Robert Quarry. I may not get anything back...but then again I may! I also have been trading and buying and just generally going broke. Going to have to stop soon though...reality check.
New additions: more to come
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7746/0000136ic6.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3954/0000137id3.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3089/mrellfn4.jpg)
Phibes, your doing very well!!! !Mario
Anton, I really like that Godzilla!
BK
Big shout out to Mario and also Gary Svehla of Midnight Marquee magazine for helping me score some desired pieces and get a King Kong sized monkey off my back. Then there's a few honest UACC guys on ebay I trust. But only a few. I've been busy and broke: Posting some goodies (more coming between now and Christmas, I assure you.)
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6837/0000159gk7.jpg)
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7551/0000151be3.jpg)
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1072/0000155hq1.jpg)
(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4323/0000160mi2.jpg)
(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2996/0000154kg3.jpg)
More.....
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5003/0000173ze1.jpg)
(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8210/0000180pv2.jpg)
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/773/0000183dk9.jpg)
(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5829/0000182sz6.jpg)
That's it I'am jealous!!!!!!!!!Mario
You're hysterical, Mario. I wouldn't even have some of these if not for you. Considering your autograph collection is so extensive you have the wardrobe mistress from the monsters flicks, I doubt my minor collection causes you much envy Lol!! ;)
Could you please tell me where you got the autographed photo of I was a Teenage Frankenstein? Do you have an address to contact the actor? This one of my favorite movies.
Thanks in advance for any information. ;D
Quote from: toysoldierman2001 on November 26, 2008, 08:08:04 PM
Could you please tell me where you got the autographed photo of I was a Teenage Frankenstein? Do you have an address to contact the actor? This one of my favorite movies.
Thanks in advance for any information. ;D
I don't know if this will work, but according to IMDB, he is one of the proprietors of this vineyard:
http://www.carmodymcknight.com/ (http://www.carmodymcknight.com/)
Rob
Quote from: toysoldierman2001 on November 26, 2008, 08:08:04 PM
Could you please tell me where you got the autographed photo of I was a Teenage Frankenstein? Do you have an address to contact the actor? This one of my favorite movies.
Thanks in advance for any information. ;D
Well, I got mine from a friend and fellow UMA-er. But I have also written Mr. Conway(althoguh he hasn't replied...and may not). But here is his address for fan mail:
Gary Conway
2035 Mandeville Canyon
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Good Luck to you, and let me know here, in this thread if you get results. I will do likewise. if all else fails he's going to be making an in person appearance here:
http://www.monsterbashnews.com/bash.html (http://www.monsterbashnews.com/bash.html)
A new and exciting addition. :o Paid in payments, sold some things, and bit the bullet. At first I was experiencing some buyer's remorse, but it passed in the face of such beauty. In other words, me likey. Enjoy fellow Monster heads, enjoy!
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/836/0000192df7.jpg)
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2176/0000193hh8.jpg)
Excellent Mr. Phibes Excellent!!!!!! I told you that feeling would pass .lol, Mario
Man, I *wants* a Karloff siggy so baaaad....
Great photo of him. Not one you usually see.
Congrats!!
Mike
Phibes,that is one excellent piece to add to your collection! Congratulations !
Quote from: avenger on November 29, 2008, 07:09:08 PM
Phibes,that is one excellent piece to add to your collection! Congratulations !
Thanks, man. One day a Lugosi on a photo will be mine.
Quote from: Illoman on November 29, 2008, 07:01:08 PM
Man, I *wants* a Karloff siggy so baaaad....
Great photo of him. Not one you usually see.
Congrats!!
Mike
Thanks, Mike. I'd say you could probably find somebody out there who would trade for some of your fine paintings if they knew of your talents with the brush and oils.
It just occurred to me that there are some of my autographed things that I don't think I've put on. I thought I had. Must've been somewhere else. So, while most of these aren't new, here are some more which reside in my monster closet. I have some that still have to be matted and framed, and some more I have no pics of yet. So more to come later. But for now.....:
(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/2623/lonchaneysr1al4.jpg)
(http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2277/lonchaneysr2sl2.jpg)
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9574/chaneyjrsignaturebz3.jpg)
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4286/lugosisignaturerw1.jpg)
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8268/metalunamutantsautpgrapvr9.jpg)
(http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/5787/karloffsignatureqy5.jpg)
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2632/gorgonsautographau6.jpg)
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4906/petercushingletterix5.jpg)
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/496/4eautographgv3.jpg)
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/1246/hneryhullautographkh6.jpg)
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/720/jonathanfridautographpl1.jpg)
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/1294/oliverreedautographse1.jpg)
lots more coming later. Some new, some I have had awhile. See ya then, bye for now.
Great collection ,Phibes.I am a big fan of both Boris Karloff and Peter Cushing,so naturally I
am a little envious. LOL !! Nice Oliver Reed,too.
There he goes again trying to make me jealous, I'am going to have to lock him up down in the dungeon!!!!Mario
Quote from: Anton Phibes on November 29, 2008, 10:24:09 PM
Thanks, Mike. I'd say you could probably find somebody out there who would trade for some of your fine paintings if they knew of your talents with the brush and oils.
Anton, I would be very open to that if you know of anyone! :)
Mike
Finished up a couple of new autograph displays. I've been trying to get a bunch completed to try to get some of the empty frames cleared out of my monster room. That's an ongoing process that seems to remind me of Sisyphus trying to roll his boulder up the hill.
Anyway, the first is an old autograph album page that has Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester on it. The majority of the pics in the frame are of Laughton, as he was my primary focus for this one. I already had a framed Elsa Bride display on the wall by my bride stuff. Thanks to Frank Dietz for supplying me with two great shots of Laughton as Quasimodo (the ones directly above and below the autographs).
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/3075919749_6333a18af5.jpg?v=0)
Next is Darren McGavin from one of my favorite movies/shows ever. It's a signed card and above and below it are the screen frames from the show where it says the show title and McGavin's name over the backround image of the typewritr keys. Around the frame I decorated with pieces from a vampire hunting kit that I found on clearance at a Halloween store right after Halloween. I still need to put some water in the bottle of Holy water. I'm probably going to try to improve or replace the cross.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3075919601_2bd61a6119.jpg?v=0)
Wow, those are two of my favorites. Laughtons Hunchback and the Night Stalker. I like the way you have the Night Stalker displayed.
BK
That Night Stalker display...One word: CLASSY.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/karloff.jpg) Hey Guy's I just won this and wanted to share, this was actually signed to Donnie Dunagan and he had it in his collection for over 70 years. I haven't framed it yet, but thought you guys might enjoy it. Best, Mario
Nice score Mario,congradulations! How long have you been collecting and how big is your collection?
I't's pretty big , I have alot of stuff framed, but even more not . Some of the stuff is featured here in the earlier pages of this thread, it is also on the creepyclassics website, hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks, Mario
Sorry , I almost forgot collectimg for about 30 years, Wow!!!that makes me Old. Mario
I've picked up some cool new autos lately and have been working on several of them. Getting some sort of inspiration for something creative is half the battle. These are the ones that are done so far.
The first is Ray Milland which I did a display featuring X, THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES. This has always been a favorite of mine. The photo doesn't do the display any justice. The images are printed on clear plastic sheets and the frame has multiple layers of glass. In person, there's an x-ray/3-D effect and it looks really cool. Stop by and I'll show you (but call first).
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3169660914_717c7c7c6e.jpg?v=0)
The next one is one that I had, but modified because I was able to add Tom Baker to the John Phillip Law and Caroline Munro autos that I already had. I had wanted to add some of the small X-Plus figures and do a shadow box, but they were too wide. I may still add something to the front of the frame like fish tank temple columns. We'll see.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3168831327_a4a8feeff1.jpg?v=0)
The last one for now is Fredric March as Mr. Hyde. As I did with my earlier Karloff display, I incorporated a 12" Sideshow figure. The display has the glass removed so that you could hopefully see everything better. I found this great artwork image of Mr. Hyde online and decided to use that in place of an actual photo. I added some other accessories to get that mad scientist feel.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1001/3169661402_7aefcb92a4.jpg?v=0)
The fourth one isn't spectacular, but I like it still. It's Fay Wray and Kong is only present in photo form. I may someday add something 3-dimensional, but this will have to do for now.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3168913785_0877ebd541.jpg?v=0)
A couple of others that I got aren't monster/SciFi related so you won't be seeing them. (Cleavon Little for BLAZING SADDLES and Rex Harrison for DR. DOLITTLE. Coming up will be Anthony Perkins, a Nimoy/Shatner Star Trek, and I have to redo my POTA because I got Maurice Evans.
Rob
Great displays,Rob ! Thanks for sharing.
That's a very impressive way to showcase them , very Nice!!!!!, Mario
Awesome stuff. By the way, I have learned that Boris karloff's autograph is easy to fake with practice so always go for the extra wording. The "sincerely" really removes any doubt! Excellent!
Rob, All that added dimensional work! Sheesh--they are REALLY things of beauty, totally unique and fun. Did you ever see the work of artist Joseph Cornell, one of my favorite modern artists? Have a glance--I think you're channelling Joe!
http://tinyurl.com/8cdta8 (http://tinyurl.com/8cdta8)
OK, finally got off my lazy butt, and now that the Holidays are over I don't have any more excuses.....Here are my updates since last posting on this topic.
(http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/985/carradineab6.jpg)
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7059/greggmothersw9.jpg)
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1183/89359052cv1.jpg)
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/2868/rainsandstuartmc9.jpg)
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/7623/rolfesardonicusas8.jpg)
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7024/strangefrankensteinxa9.jpg)
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/4402/tylerkharislk5.jpg)
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1788/hallpredatordj5.jpg)
Also got a nice signed 35th anniversary edition of Psycho. More pics later. Right now I am going to bed. Hope you like, happy to share!
Anton,
Those are some nice ones there. I always like to see uncommon characters and actors. An additional question: That Carridine picture--Is that a purchased still, or did you find it online somewhere? I've been looking for a shot like that.
Do you have other autos still to be done? Do you do the matting yourself?
Rob
Quote from: monsterphile on January 11, 2009, 11:13:55 AM
Anton,
Those are some nice ones there. I always like to see uncommon characters and actors. An additional question: That Carridine picture--Is that a purchased still, or did you find it online somewhere? I've been looking for a shot like that.
Do you have other autos still to be done? Do you do the matting yourself?
Rob
The Carradine shot is from Paul's Basement. He has an ebay store and a website too. I have tons more autos in a book, but they are 8x10 stills...so they can stay in the book, lol! No more to matte out though. As for the matting, my brother used to do it for me until he moved to Virginia Beach. He did all my others besides these last ones shown above. Now I have to pay someone locally to do it. :'(
You done Good!!!!!!Phibes, Mario
Great Carradine/Baron Latos shot! I'll check out Paul's Basement on eBay, I'm sure I've seen it before while hunting down photos for my collection.
Anton,
I especially love the Virginia Gregg display -- that's perfect. It's the kind of thing that has a 'twinkle in it's eye' if you know what I mean. Off the beaten path. Wonderful.
Does anyone have a particular method of obtaining autographs from those actors still with us? Do you have a common book of addresses you use? I found movieeye.com but they were mostly contemporary actors.
I was fortunate enough to get Forrest J Ackerman's autograph and Ray Bradbury's (both from sending them a letter with an index card and an SASE). Haven't had much luck with anyone else (as both a martial artist and someone who had a Kung Fu lunchbox in the '70s, I felt it was almost a requirement to get David Carradine's autograph, but never got a response). Tough for me to get to shows where I could get things signed -- here in Michigan, we've got the Motor City Con, but I've not seen a lot of horror folks there. I'd love to get Sara Karloff's autograph. And Bela G. Lugosi's. (Comic con was great though when I met not only the Ghoul, but Bruce Jones, with whom I talked a bit about his work on Creepy and Eerie and with Richard Corben.)
For those actors no longer with us, what method do you use to ensure an authentic signature? Especially from eBay.
Anyway, great, great collection of autographs.
Don't buy anything from ebay unless they are a UACC registered dealer in good standing, or a private collector (like us) who obtained them in person or bought cautiously....and even then you just don't know. Watch out for people who have items too good to be true. Also, check their feedback. Not to see if its good or bad, but to see exactly how many "Vintage Ceaser Romero signed 3x5 cards" they have sold in the last few months. If its a ridiculously high amount, then they are likely forgeries. There is a guy on ebay right now who I feel is a complete fraud, and will never buy from. He has great feedback, but he's sold like a zillion Roy Rogers autographs in the last two months. That's a bad sign.
Meanwhile you can try Maxgol on ebay. He's not cheap, but most of his stuff was signed at cons. Conway's has a good reputation for vintage stars, as does R&R. Star Shots seems reputable. 3-D autographs is good if you can get him to return your calls. Mario Chacon has a lotta good leads (LugosiFan). Paul Parla is where I obtained most of my really weird ones back in the day when he was harrassing these b to z grade actors for his interviews in Scary Monsters Magazine. Most important is study, study, study. You've really got to look at how a star's sig looks and how it may've changed through the years. I've seen so many Vincent Price and Peter Cushings that are fakes its unreal.
For the overly skeptical, I suppose there is never a sense of security unless they see the celeb signing it. In the case of Virginia Gregg, there was a paragraph written above the signature that said "To Cindy May, may your career be long and successful, God Bless...". Nobody bid on it (because no one knew who she even was) and I paid more to have it shipped than for the actual item. That was an ebay purchase. But I got a good sense of it being authentic, so I bought it.
A lot of times (but not always) if its inscribed to someone it's a pretty good indicator its real. Because some people don't want something written on it that says to "Joe Bob". So a forger will sometimes leave any other writing off to make the fake more attractive to their mark. Also because they have to mimic more handwriting, which could give them away. But with a little creative matting, an inscription can be masked out. Better to have a real signature with a "To Fred Rogers" and matte it out than a really elaborate fake.
For instance, my Glenn Strange says "To Stanley from 'Sam' (Gunsmoke)" above the signature. But I matted it all out. I suppose a certain amount of faith is involved in collecting autographs. But if you ever get an "eye" for the stuff, you'll eventually feel confident in your purchase making decisions. Glad you liked the Gregg, hopefully I said something helpful. I will post more weird ones later, as I take more pics. ;)
I recommend Hurd's Outpost for buying autographs. Keith is a very good friend of mine and I know his stuff is good. He's been doing the same shows for years. You don't do that by going around selling bad stuff. He's a big collector himself. Really crazy things, some of that stuff. Some I will probably never come across again. As far as Carradine, he has whatever you want from that whole family. If you need contact info, just pm me.
Drs. Phibes and Holmes,
Thanks to both of you for all of the experienced advice, I really appreciate it. The idea of 'matting out' the dedication to these autographs is a smart one and I agree that having an autograph inscribed to someone would tend to help validate it.
Like I say, I've only got a few autographs, but how cool is it to have had Ray Bradbury write an autograph for you? And Forry write Beast Wishes on a card sent from the mansion? Every time I read a Bradbury story or see FJA's comments in the recently re-watched Heroes of Horror set, I think of those signatures they gave me.
Thanks again guys – I can't wait to see more of the displays!
I was lucky enough to get Forry's autograph as well as Ray Harryhausen and Sara Karloff but I have
had no luck getting an address for Ray Bradbury.
Quote from: monsterphile on March 20, 2008, 05:40:34 AM
Whoa, time out Mario! Just because it's called the Universal Monster Army, doesn't mean we don't like mean we don't like other flavors of horror, especially classic stuff like Hammer. With the exception of sex, politics, and religion, we talk about A LOT of other stuff. That Oliver Reed display is a killer and not only can be shared here at UMA, but it SHOULD be. I'd be surpised if any of our collections are Universal only. I know mine isn't.
Rob
AAAAAAAAAAAmen!! We love all manner of horror here!!
Quote from: avenger on January 14, 2009, 10:24:08 PM
I was lucky enough to get Forry's autograph as well as Ray Harryhausen and Sara Karloff but I have
had no luck getting an address for Ray Bradbury.
Unless he's moved since 2007, Meek posted this address, which is how I got a nice letter from Ray:
Ray Bradbury
10265 Chevoit Dr
Los Angeles CA 90064
Mike
Thanks for the Ray Bradbury address,Mike.
Quote from: avenger on January 15, 2009, 02:52:34 PM
Thanks for the Ray Bradbury address,Mike.
Anytime, Avenger! ;D
Mike
I only have one autograph that I can find, but it's a cool one. When I was twelve to thirteen my Dad was gone for six months each year. He flew scientists around in a Navy Helicopter during "Operation Deep Freeze" at the South Pole. He met this guy and thought I'd get a kick out of a personal message from him. Not exactly "monster" but the "Father of modern rocketry" puts the Sci in Sci-fi!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3204795044_5475a2b089_o.jpg)
See what I mean by cool? Antarctica - the coolest place on earth!
Quote from: packy120353 on January 17, 2009, 04:11:38 PM
I only have one autograph that I can find, but it's a cool one. When I was twelve to thirteen my Dad was gone for six months each year. He flew scientists around in a Navy Helicopter during "Operation Deep Freeze" at the South Pole. He met this guy and thought I'd get a kick out of a personal message from him. Not exactly "monster" but the "Father of modern rocketry" puts the Sci in Sci-fi!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3204795044_5475a2b089_o.jpg)
See what I mean by cool? Antarctica - the coolest place on earth!
He didn't see a Rhedosaurus while he was there did he? ;)
Ha! No but James Arness was lumbering about!
Okay, I *love* collecting autographs, and have been severely humbled by all the great ones shown in this thread. Mine are all signed on everything from photos to comics to cd's to books etc... I would like to simply post a list of who i have and if anyone wants to see anything in particular I will try to shoot a pic of it:
AD, musical group:
Kerry Livgren
Dave Hope
Michael Gleason
Warren Hamm
Dennis Holt
Adrian Belew, musician
Al Lewis, television's Uncle Al
Arch Oboler, playwright
Art Clokey, creator of Gumby, Davey and Goliath
Arthur Suydam, artist
Barry Windsor-Smith, artist
Basil Gogos, Famous Monsters cover artist
Berni Wrightson, artist
Buddy Guy, Blues legend
Burton Silverman, artist
Chagall Guevara, music group:
Steve Taylor
Dave Perkins
Lynn Nichols
Mike Mead
Wade Jaynes
Charles Vess, artist
Charlie Daniels, musician
Chris Van Allsburg, author/illustrator
Christopher Lee, actor
Chuck Jones, animator
Clifton Fadiman, author, radio show host
Cool Ghoul, tv horror host
Dave Bainbridge, musician
Dave Dorman, artist
Dave Sim, artist
Dick DeBartolo, Mad magazine writer
Dick Giordano, artist
Ed Gardner, "Archie" of Duffy's Tavern
EG Marshall, actor, host of CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Everett Raymond Kinstler, artist
Fred Allen, radio humorist
Forry Ackerman, editor Famous Monsters magazine
Gene Colan, artist
Himan Brown, creator of Inner Sanctum, CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Ian Anderson, musician
James Bama, artist
Jeffrey Jones, artist
Jim Steranko, artist
John Byrne, artist
John Michael Talbot, musician
Jorma Kaukonen, musician
Kathryn Kuhlman, evangelist
Kerry Livgren, musician
Leslie West, musician
Lloyd Ostendorf, artist/Lincoln historian
Lost Dogs, music group:
Michael Roe
Gene Eugene
Terry Taylor
Derri Daughtery
Mark Harmon, musician
Martin Barre, musician
Mel Blanc, voice artist
Michael Golden, artist
Michael Kaluta, artist
Michael Roe, musician
Mickey Mantle, ballplayer
Mike Mignola, artist
Mike Ploog, artist
Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson
One Bad Pig, music group
P. Craig Russell, artist
Pete Rose, ballplayer
Ray Bradbury, author
Raymond Edward Johnson, host of Inner Sanctum
Robert Fripp, musician
Sergio Aragones, artist
Steve Howe, musician
Steve Taylor, musician
Terry Taylor. musician
Tonio K, musician
Vincent Price, actor
Thanks,
Mike
Mike, that's a nice collection. Keep it DRY.
Thanks, Jscareshock. I only collect signatures from people whose art I enjoy, or whose art has meant something in a personal way to me.
Mike
Mike,
That's a great collection -- one I especially like (and never thought of) is Arch Oboler. How cool is that? You don't happen to have Wyllis Cooper's and Ernest Chappell's too, do you? You'd be the KING!
May I ask how you got Mr. Oboler's? Did you meet him?
Quote from: Daimajin on January 19, 2009, 01:40:08 PM
Mike,
That's a great collection -- one I especially like (and never thought of) is Arch Oboler. How cool is that? You don't happen to have Wyllis Cooper's and Ernest Chappell's too, do you? You'd be the KING!
May I ask how you got Mr. Oboler's? Did you meet him?
Daimajin, I *wish* I had Cooper's and Chappell's!!! Those two are among my very favorite old time radio folks!!
No, by the time I knew who Arch Oboler was he was gone. I found one of his books signed by him on abe.com. I would have liked to have met him. I really enjoy his stories!
Thanks,
Mike
WOOOOO..........thatsa lotta autographs!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/ErnestThesigerAutograph.jpg)
Here's my latest framed piece, Ernest Thesiger as our favorite Dr.
Wow! I'm turning green with envy.Great addition!
Now THAT is awesome.
Excellent as always, Mr. Chacon. Your castle is amazing!
Nothing new per se, but here are some things which are newer that I haven't added to this link. Enjoy!
(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5218/vinneyls0.jpg)
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4649/img089li9.jpg)
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8369/img087ng1.jpg)
(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3482/img088jn2.jpg)
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/2919/houseofjanetkt0.jpg)
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7137/img094cc6.jpg)
(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9326/img086fi3.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1247/verahj2.jpg)
(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/3271/img095pt9.jpg)
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/425/img093ij5.jpg)
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/470/img096pf1.jpg)
(http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7442/img097yr5.jpg)
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9016/img091mf0.jpg)
(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7987/rodanab9.jpg)
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1333/img098np0.jpg)
(http://www.bloodyrarebooks.com/pictures/thumb3/1050.jpg)
Whew! That's enough for now. I will post all of my Night Of The Living Dead Players a little later.
thanks, Guys, Phibes those are Great!!!!! ! Mario
Terrific collection there Phibes!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/VickyLaneautograph-1.jpg) Here is the corrected final piece with the corrected apegirl in the photo, I had made a boo-boo and had put Aquanetta's pic in there, that is a definite NO-NO!!!! Mario
Wow! You make me green with envy! ;D
They just keep getting better, Mario. CONGRATS!
Thanks , for the thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mario
Monster Bash??? Need a favor. As most of you know I collect autographs, however I won't be able to attend monster bash this year, so If anybody if going and could get me a few autographs, I would provide you with photos 8x10 through 11x14's plus the price of the autograph, whatever the star is charging. PLease let me know with enough time so I can get the photos done. you may pm me or here is my email Mario_chacon(*at*)msn.com. Thanks for your consideration, now let's get back to Monsters. Best, Mario
Like any good Universal Monster, Mario just keeps coming back better than before! ;D
Mario! You have to stop getting all these great autographed photos! My Wife dosen't like me walking around with this green complexion. ;D
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/THESIGER.jpg) Talk about envy, I don't have this one , but it just sold at R&R FOR 2600.00 plus buyers fee, if only I didn't have to eat and pay bills!!!!!! Mario
I hear you , Mario.The eating and paying of bills thing gets in my way ,too !
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/TowerOfLondon.jpg) Listen up army, just got this back from the dungeon after some work on it, what do you guy's think? I sent a copy to Donnie so he could see that it was going to be taken care of. Best, Mario
That's amazing Mario! Your framed stuff never ceases to amaze me... ;D
Some day I'd love to own a signed Karloff item...
That's not only a signed Karloff photo, but if I'm not mistaken, that's Donnie Dunagan's from Boris himself. I think Donnie also put up his signed pic from Rathbone as well. Did you get that one too Mario?
Rob
Mario, great piece and, as always, beautifully presented!!
Do you have all your pieces on display or just so many at a time ?
Avenger I wish I had the wall space, I have a few of them hanging , my vision is to someday have a room with all these hanging in there lightly lit with those overhead spotlights like at some art museum. If I achieve that you all are welcome to come visit. Mario
Someday I'll hold you to that invitation,Mario.
By the by,Mario,aside from all these wonderful autographs,do you collect anything else ?
I'm always curious about people's collections.
Avenger I do, as a kid I always wanted the Don post masks, so I've been able to get those . Not the originals, but the reissues and Ive had them custom ed painted with eye inserts and such. Monster mags, Famous Monsters of course. The sideshow line has me hooked , all sizes, busts, figures. I just remember when no one was offering these types of items, I feel compelled to get them all. The flex-pay with sideshow helps me acquire them a little less painlessly. Life-casts, pretty much my own mini ackimuseum.Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2268-1.jpg) Here's a glimpse.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/ClassicHorror.jpg) a little bit more.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Morefriends.jpg) here you go!
Great collection,Mario !!!
I got my Coffin Ray autograph framed yesterday. Many thanks to Raymond for this awesome addition to my CJ collection. ;D
(http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/rcframe.jpg)
That looks GREAT!!!! Nicole!!! Mario
Quote from: Nicole on March 14, 2009, 10:42:10 PM
I got my Coffin Ray autograph framed yesterday. Many thanks to Raymond for this awesome addition to my CJ collection. ;D
(http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/rcframe.jpg)
Very cool looking!! Now, for the novices among us (myself included)...........what is Ray's connection with Coffin Joe??
Oh Scatter...you have NO idea what you just unleashed asking that question. Get a shot and a beer and a sandwich, you're in for an eyeful. :o
LOL, Jeff. :D
Hey, I can keep it short.
Scatter,
Raymond played young Coffin Joe in the flashback sequence for the latest CJ film, Embodiment of Evil- which makes him the only other actor to play the role besides Mr. Mojica. He kept a very detailed diary about the whole thing, which you can read on his website: Diary do Demonio (http://www.stateofhorror.com/demonio.html)
Since then, he often dresses as the character for conventions and public events (we call him Coffin Ray), and he also made a short fan film, "The Blind Date of Coffin Joe." Basically, to us fans, Raymond is the American Coffin Joe. ;D
Quote from: CreepyJeff on March 15, 2009, 02:08:59 PM
Oh Scatter...you have NO idea what you just unleashed asking that question. Get a shot and a beer and a sandwich, you're in for an eyeful. :o
LOL!!! I remember when I was relatively new to this board, and inquired the same thing. I think I made Ray choke based on his reply! ;D
Mike
Quote from: Nicole on March 15, 2009, 02:27:56 PM
LOL, Jeff. :D
Hey, I can keep it short.
Scatter,
Raymond played young Coffin Joe in the flashback sequence for the latest CJ film, Embodiment of Evil- which makes him the only other actor to play the role besides Mr. Mojica. He kept a very detailed diary about the whole thing, which you can read on his website: Diary do Demonio (http://www.stateofhorror.com/demonio.html)
Since then, he often dresses as the character for conventions and public events (we call him Coffin Ray), and he also made a short fan film, "The Blind Date of Coffin Joe." Basically, to us fans, Raymond is the American Coffin Joe. ;D
That was EXCELLENT, Nicole! Way to jump in before Raymond had a chance to respond. He still may but you described him/it very thoroughly and concisely. (Phew!) (Just kidding of course, Raymond. You're more than entitled to share your wealth of information with Scatter. Kindly do so in a PM.) ;D
Quote from: CreepyJeff on March 15, 2009, 10:42:36 PM
That was EXCELLENT, Nicole! Way to jump in before Raymond had a chance to respond. He still may but you described him/it very thoroughly and concisely. (Phew!) (Just kidding of course, Raymond. You're more than entitled to share your wealth of information with Scatter. Kindly do so in a PM.) ;D
I like being a him/it! Not something everyone can say...
Hmm. Maybe Coffin Ray is actually some kind of rare elusive creature, like Bigfoot.
Thanks Nicole!! OK, now I'm up to speed (normally no small task anyway). I just got my first Coffin Joe movie because of this place but haven't had a chance to see it yet. It's on my laptop and the darn backlight for the screen burnt out.
Quote from: Scatter on March 18, 2009, 02:55:23 PM
Thanks Nicole!! OK, now I'm up to speed (normally no small task anyway). I just got my first Coffin Joe movie because of this place but haven't had a chance to see it yet. It's on my laptop and the darn backlight for the screen burnt out.
You're very welcome! :) So, which movie have you selected to watch first?
Quote from: Nicole on March 19, 2009, 06:35:17 PM
You're very welcome! :) So, which movie have you selected to watch first?
At Midnight I Will Take Your Soul
Quote from: Scatter on March 21, 2009, 07:14:53 AM
At Midnight I Will Take Your Soul
Excellent choice.
Quote from: Nicole on March 21, 2009, 05:56:35 PM
Excellent choice.
Yeah, if I can ever get my computer fixed so I can actually WATCH it.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Criswellautograph.jpg) You can't see it very well, but he's a bit hard to find, our Plan 9 spiritualist the Famous Criswell autographed photo, Best, Mario
Your the King Mario.You have the best autograph collection I've ever seen or heard of.Way to go buddy!
Good one,Mario !
That's a pretty cool autograph.
WELL THAT MEANS ALOT COMING FROM YOU GUY'S, THANKS, MARIO
Hello Mario, do you have a Gloria Holden autograph as she seems to be one of the rare ones. I don't even think that she gave any interview's during her life and she lived into her eighties.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1966.jpg) here she is Countess Zaleska herself. Paul Parla tracked he down in the late eighties I believe, Best, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/TheDevilsRain.jpg) just got this in from Ernest. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1727.jpg) Here's one that's close to my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mario
Now that is beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those are some cool autographs, Mario! ;D
The chance finding any Lugosi, Karlof or Chaney autographs in Germany is close zero (too expensive/too fishy).
But I was lucky to find some you won't see too often in the US...the leading actors of "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/gitd2004/krauss.jpg)
Now there is only Conrad Veidt missing (already ordered) and it's going to be framed!
Rainer E.
Thanks,Avenger and Nicole, nightmares in plastic, those are not easily found!!!Congrats on those. Mario
Thanks Mario, I forgot to mention your stellar collection is eyecandy and inspiring as well!!!
Rainer E.
Like I said before Mario, you're the King!
Thanks, you'd be surprised at some of the stuff some other collector's have! Mario
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7500/montagevx6.jpg) (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=montagevx6.jpg)[/
... I met and had lunch with Fay Wray in 1993 when she visited Alberta(her birthplace) ...she autographed a schwack of KK related items for me including a painted up Luminators KK model
That's me and Fay Wray in 1993, and here is the KKmodel she autographed...the Gold pen leaked and that's what the drip on the chest is, she laughed and said it was 'Golden Blood':p
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc226/s3xii-b3be/faywrayandkingkong001.jpg)(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc226/s3xii-b3be/faywrayandkingkong002.jpg)(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc226/s3xii-b3be/faywrayandkingkong003.jpg)
...a very fine Lady and a most cherished King Kong Model!
Mcdee
McDee,
That's a VERY cool thing to have gotten autographed by Fay Wray. Good job thinking outside the box. What else did she autograph for you?
Rob
Cool McDee, please show us what else you had signed!
BK
Very Cool!!!!!! Mario
I'll have to take pictures this weekend, but she signed a huge poster of King Kong standing on top of the Empire State building swatting at the bi-planes, must be 5' x 3'...a VHS 60th Anniversary King Kong Video (the one that roars when you push KKs chest)...an old photo of her ...hmmm I'll dig this stuff out take a few Shots and post them here on Saturday...Just wanted to add that I got to have lunch with her and she talked to me like we were old friends...and man she spoke of the filming of King Kong like it was yesterday, her eyes had a sparkle when she spoke of her film career and I'm not kidding when I tell you I was captivated by her...She was still a living doll!!!
Mcdee
Quote from: Mcdee on April 16, 2009, 05:57:16 AM
... I met and had lunch with Fay Wray in 1993 when she visited Alberta(her birthplace)
That is too cool...whereabouts in Alberta was this? (I'm in the suburbs of Edmonton)
Fay Wray was born in Cardston Alberta and in 1993 the Town honored her by naming King Kong Park after her famous movie.. She had previously visited Cardston in 1962 and that resulted in a fountain being dedicated to her in this same park....if you get a chance to visit Cardston check out King Kong Park... there is a huge metal King Kong statue there to greet you...
Mcdee
Mcdee, I'am sure you treasure that more than anything she could have ever signed, that's a great story. Lucky guy!!!! Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 17, 2009, 04:48:44 PM
Mcdee, I'am sure you treasure that more than anything she could have ever signed, that's a great story. Lucky guy!!!! Mario
You're not wrong in what your saying Mario, This has been my prized possession since she signed it for me 16 years ago...I'm also an Aurora Model collector and have many MIB originals...but they all pale (to me) when compared to this King Kong model....and Thank You for your kind words!
Denis
As promised...more items Autographed by Fay Wray in 1993...
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah001.jpg)(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah002.jpg)(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah003.jpg)(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah004.jpg)(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah005.jpg)(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah006.jpg)(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah007.jpg)(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/blah008.jpg)
Memories of a Great Lady......Thank You for allowing me to share them with you!...
Mcdee
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/DraculaLugosi.jpg) Hey army, I was to excited to wait to post this until it was framed, so here it freshly unearthed. Best, Mario
McDee,
Those are great although I'm sure your favorite item is the memory of the time you got to spend with her. So cool!
Rob
Rob...You are 100% correct !
Mcdee
Fantastic Autographs. The Bela is wonderful. Peace.
Color me green.............terrific stuff guys!!
Thanks Rob, Hammetti and Scatter...You know I'd trade them all tomorrow for 10 more minutes with her!!
Man she enchanted and captivated me... 16 years later and I sit here with tears in my eyes...
Mcdee
Thank you McDee, you're a lucky man to spend time with such a beautiful Lady!
BK
Quote from: michblk on April 19, 2009, 08:13:47 PM
Thank you McDee, you're a lucky man to spend time with such a beautiful Lady!
BK
You are so right BK...and Thank You for your kind words...as a matter of fact Thank ALL of you for making this Newbe feel very welcome here!!!
Mcdee
Thanks for the kind words! Mario
Mario...That Lugosi photo and autograph really ROCK...Congratulations :)
Mcdee
Thank's Mcdee, to bad I never had the chance to meet him!!! Mario
Last November I wrote letters to a bunch of Monsters, Herbert Lom came back a little while ago, today I got these from Gary Conway back.....(http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14910&d=1240435330)
(http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14911&d=1240435365)
Very nice Richard. A fine addition to the collection. How long did it take to receive a reply from Mr Conway (if you don't mind my asking)? Would you like to share the contact info? Thank you kindly, David
Quote from: hammett1 on April 22, 2009, 04:57:51 PM
Very nice Richard. A fine addition to the collection. How long did it take to receive a reply from Mr Conway (if you don't mind my asking)? Would you like to share the contact info? Thank you kindly, David
I think if you backtrack this thread, I listed his contact information in it. Probably a few pages back. I wrote him in November of last year. So, that's about 6 months turnaround time altogether. Herbert Lom was about the same to reply...and he actually wrote "apologies for the delay" on the return mailer.
Thank you kindly Richard. I go back through the thread. Thank you very much. David
Hope the picture comes through. As here is one of my "finds for the week". Arrived today. Picked this up on iOffer.com. David
(http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/299/435/31/cf53_2.JPG)
And here is the other autograph to arrive today. The lovely SUSANNA FOSTER star of the 1943 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. David(http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/1156057200/_i/13778408/1.jpg)
David , Foster was such a sweet lady , always signed everything, can't make out who the other person is you got, throw me a name, Mario
Hi Mario, The other autograph was from the "King of Gore" Herschel Gordan Lewis. The signature is rather difficult to make out. Sorry for the poor pic. Have a pleasant day, David
David, the picture was fine just wasn't sure who he was, got any more auto's to share? Mario
Hi Mario, Thank you kindly. I am currently re-doing many of my autographs (getting them out of files and framed). I will be posting more pics over the summer as I have the chance to get organized. David
Ok guys, I've been meaning to show some of my autographed items for awhile now. I've been real slack about posting on here, I hope to get better about this.
First off, Mario you truly are the King of Autographs. What an amazing and varied collection. The care that you put into the presentation of these is simply amazing. I hope one day you do get them all displayed somewhere.
Mario, is that Criswell autographed with a regular pen? The way it's signed is strange, allthough perfect for Criswell! A good friend has a huge collection of autographs relating to Ed Wood, but Criswell is one he's lacking. He'll be jealous when I tell him about it!
Didn't you post a Rondo Hatton early in this thread? That I am very jealous of!
Ok, on to some of mine.
Sorry for the odd angles and glare. I just quickly went and took these around the house.
Vincent Price
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9984/auto03k.jpg)
Beverly Garland
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9629/auto02.jpg)
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/10/auto01z.jpg)
Ted V. Mikels
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1599/auto04.jpg)
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7018/auto05.jpg)
That is the re-release poster for Astro Zombies which I like better than the original. I do also have the original autographed by Mr. Mikels.
One that I'm very happy to have. The Professor is a nickname that a lot of people know me by. It's not self applied.
George 'The Animal' Steele
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/7451/auto08.jpg)
The following 2 were given to me as a gift my last birthday.
Haruo Nakajima
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/3007/auto07.jpg)
Kenpachiro Satsumo
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/3386/auto06.jpg)
Thanks phantomcreep, it's funny how we all have our own preference , some of us go to masks, some to toys, some of us to autographs. I think it says alot about the real love of these things, we don't collect them because they might one day be worth something , we collect it because we are passionate about them, your autograph collection looks great, keep posting. And yes the Criswell is kinda creepy looking . Kinda silverish metallic pen, very mysterious LOL!! Again Thanks for the kind words. Mario
Thanks Mario! I only have a small autograph collection and it's pretty random.
Here is one I got recently and am VERY thrilled to have! A friend of a friend of mine found 2 old playbills in his grandparents stuff. It seems they both saw Arsenic and Old Lace and had Boris Karloff autograph their playbills. He kept one of them but traded the other to my friend who then traded it to me. It's in pretty rough condition but it's a great piece. I know Karloff was very fond of Arsenic and Old Lace. This is a very early production as even though it's not dated there is an announcement across the bottom of the playbill that states, In the event an AIR RAID WARNING is received the audience will be informed in ample time to leave in an orderly manner.... When I got this, it was already in a frame and I haven't removed it yet to inspect it better.
Now if I could only get a Lugosi ;)
(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4578/auto09.jpg)
(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9039/auto10.jpg)
Yep!!!!!!!! That's a keeper, matte nicely with a close-up of him from that!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simply wonderful. Thank you for sharing. David
Ya know, it never ceases to amaze me whenever you see somebody elses collection and realize how similar we are in our collecting...that Price is awesome, as is the Karloff and the Garland. :o
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/BudWestmoreAutograph.jpg) Army comrades, here we have Bud Westmore, we all know all the great creatures he gave us, Thanks, Mario
Simply stunning Mario. I like the photograph you have chosen to go with the autograph. Very nice. Thank you for sharing the marvelous examples from your collection. David
Hey David, thanks for your kind words!!!Best, Mario
Mario, great Westmore!
Phibes, I agree. It's always fun to find other like minded individuals.
Folks, wonderful autographs. Just be careful. I recently bought a stack of Star Trek autographs off of a guy who wrote a Star Trek book. I will not use his name. Anyway he assured me that all of the autographs were original and that he had them signed in person. There were 20 in the lot and 11 of them were preprints. We had long angry discussions before he agreed to take them back. He finally admitted that he had boght most of them elsewhere and was not aware of how to detect a preprint otherwise he would have been more cautious.
Buying autographs (other than getting them signed in person) can be tricky. You have to go by reliability of the dealer, comparisons to known examples of the signature, and gut instinct.
Preprints are tough at first because the signature looks like it's supposed to but on closer examination, you can tell it's preprinted. I have a magnifying glass so I can tell as my eyes aren't as good as they used to be.
BK
Quote from: Jscareshock on May 20, 2009, 08:09:27 AM
Folks, wonderful autographs. Just be careful. I recently bought a stack of Star Trek autographs off of a guy who wrote a Star Trek book. I will not use his name. Anyway he assured me that all of the autographs were original and that he had them signed in person. There were 20 in the lot and 11 of them were preprints. We had long angry discussions before he agreed to take them back. He finally admitted that he had boght most of them elsewhere and was not aware of how to detect a preprint otherwise he would have been more cautious.
Yup. Its called an auto pen. Its where a celebrity "cheaps out" and signs their name once into a device that imitates their handwriting. Shatner was the worst for these...but some of the others use them too. Stephen King never would. he finally had to stop signing though because he never had any time to write anything besides his name on correspondences to fans. rather than "cheap out", he just said no. ;D
I can respect his decision more than the auto penners. Auto pens suck.
Hey Anton, to me there is a difference between an autopen and a pre-print. I think a pre-print is where they make copies of an authentic signature. You can see the signature is printed in with the photo instead of on top of it. You see alot of these on Ebay. Auto-pens, you need to compare with other signatures and you can notice the dot the i's or cross the t's in the same exact place.
BK
Quote from: michblk on May 22, 2009, 04:00:54 PM
Hey Anton, to me there is a difference between an autopen and a pre-print. I think a pre-print is where they make copies of an authentic signature. You can see the signature is printed in with the photo instead of on top of it. You see alot of these on Ebay. Auto-pens, you need to compare with other signatures and you can notice the dot the i's or cross the t's in the same exact place.
BK
Ahhhh..I see. So its sorta like a photocopy of an actual signed photo. Gotcha. They both stink equally though ;) ;D.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on May 22, 2009, 04:32:01 PM
Ahhhh..I see. So its sorta like a photocopy of an actual signed photo. Gotcha. They both stink equally though ;) ;D.
Agreed! They Both Stink and so do forgers.
BK
Nothing vintage, just fun.
Here are some autographs I picked up from the Motor City Comic Con
Warrington Gillette, Christy Swanson
CJ Graham, Brad Kesten
Anthony Forest, John Alexander
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P5200485.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P5170483.jpg)
A couple of Tom Woodruff''s graciously picked up for me at Wonderfest by my UMA Brother's and Sister's. Thanks to all, even those that PM'd me. It was appreciated.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P5230493.jpg)
BK
Just received this in today's mail:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/AOfront.jpg)
It gets better on the inside:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/AOinside.jpg)
This is my second signed Arch Oboler book, and I was very pleased to add this one to my collection. He wrote some very memorable episodes of the radio show Lights Out, including "Cat Wife" which
Boris Karloff performed, and is also included in this collection.
Thanks,
Mike
Quote from: Illoman on May 26, 2009, 12:37:34 PM
Just received this in today's mail:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/AOfront.jpg)
It gets better on the inside:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/AOinside.jpg)
This is my second signed Arch Oboler book, and I was very pleased to add this one to my collection. He wrote some very memorable episodes of the radio show Lights Out, including "Cat Wife" which
Boris Karloff performed, and is also included in this collection.
Thanks,
Mike
That rocks! i ahve a pretty massive otr collection Shadow and other horror mystery programs...so i can really appreciate that!
Thanks, Anton! My favorite otr horror/mystery shows are Lights Out, Quiet, Please, CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Strange Doctor Weird, Inner Sanctum, the Whistler, Mysterious Traveler, Murder at Midnight, Mystery is My Hobby, and lots more.
Which ones do you enjoy listening to?
Mike
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on August 31, 2008, 11:28:45 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Planetoftheapes.jpg) Something for fans of the Planet of the Apes.
What an AMAZING collection of autographs!! I would love to have an autograph of Roddy McDowall!!
Quote from: Illoman on May 26, 2009, 12:37:34 PM
Just received this in today's mail:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/AOfront.jpg)
It gets better on the inside:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/AOinside.jpg)
This is my second signed Arch Oboler book, and I was very pleased to add this one to my collection. He wrote some very memorable episodes of the radio show Lights Out, including "Cat Wife" which
Boris Karloff performed, and is also included in this collection.
Thanks,
Mike
Has anyone seen the 1953 movie made from Obler's "Twonky"??
Quote from: Scatter on May 27, 2009, 12:49:27 PM
Has anyone seen the 1953 movie made from Obler's "Twonky"??
Actually, Oboler made the film "The Twonky" based on a short story by Lewis Padgett. In the original story the Twonky was a radio set. It was ironic that Oboler changed it to a teevee set, seeing as how television sounded radio's death knell. The film stars Hans Conreid, and I think it is a great little film. It recently showed on TCM and my brother recorded it to dvd for me.
Mike
Quote from: Illoman on May 26, 2009, 01:47:41 PM
Thanks, Anton! My favorite otr horror/mystery shows are Lights Out, Quiet, Please, CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Strange Doctor Weird, Inner Sanctum, the Whistler, Mysterious Traveler, Murder at Midnight, Mystery is My Hobby, and lots more.
Which ones do you enjoy listening to?
Mike
All that you have listed as well as Haunting Hour, Hermit's Cave, Strange Doctor Weird (repacks of Mysterious Traveler), Black Museum, Sealed Book, Halls of fantasy, Quiet Please,Weird Circle, Suspense and , of course, Vincent Price's "The Price of Fear" British radio program.
Thanks Mitchellmania, I've always had a special place for the apes ,working on a piece featuring James Gregory as Ursus, and Kim Hunter as Zira ,all in this same style, just waiting for some cash!!!!!!Mario
This was the start of my Apes collection. I sold them, but I made copies for myself at least.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Mitchellmania/RODDY01.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Mitchellmania/Taylor.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Mitchellmania/ZIRA.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Mitchellmania/URSUS1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Mitchellmania/NOVA.jpg)
I could look at these all day... oh yeah I have been looking at these all day... thank you for posting these!!!!
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/REJ.jpg)
Raymond Edward Johnson aka "Raymond" who hosted radio's Inner Sanctum for many years.
Mike
vERY nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/LOMCOLOR.jpg) I just got these back today, Phibes was right, remember he's 91 Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/LOM3.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/MOBLAUR.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/LOM1.jpg)
The Herbert Lom autographs are great ,Mario.
His was the first Phantom portrayal that I saw growing up.
What's even more scary is that he's 91!!!!!!! Mario
Herbert Lom was the first Phantom I remember and what great autographs!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 13, 2008, 12:46:02 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/102_0752.jpg) Here's something you don't see every day! Mario
This is just the one I was wanting to see. Now I know he did sign some I want to get one, he's my favorite Horror actor of all time. I'll bet they're rare as hen's teeth. No matter, the hunt continues.
Steve
Hey Guy's Thank's for all the nice comments!!!! Mario
'
I just acquired this today. It's a signed print by fantasy artist Jeffrey Jones, definitely in my top all time favorite artists. I was visiting a friend of my brother's who I hadn't seen in a long time, took him some comics-related things as a gift, and low and behold he gave me this!!
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/JJones1.jpg)
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/JJones2.jpg)
Mike
That's cool Mike, Jeffrey Jones is one of my favorites too! He is in my top 10!
BK
VERY nice!!!
Jeff Jones is the guy to get!!!!!Great score!!!!!!!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/JanatannGallow.jpg) just got this in from Ms Gallow, this is on an 11x14 so plenty of room to inscribe, she'll be at Monster Bash . Best, Mario
Mario,
That is great !
Thanks Scatter, are you going to Bash? Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on June 18, 2009, 03:17:09 PM
Thanks Scatter, are you going to Bash? Mario
Mario has the autograph of Vera West's co-seamstress. ;D ;D ;) Seriously, though...I think he has aboput everybody who so much as has ever been captured in a talkie and prolly most silents too. :o
I just picked up a great Johnny Eck handwritten letter, anice David Manners, and an Eva Moore (Old Dark House).
Will post pics soon...
Clay
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on June 18, 2009, 03:17:09 PM
Thanks Scatter, are you going to Bash? Mario
I wish...........
Anton, are you saying that Vera West had a CO-Seamstress?????? I"ll get right on it!!!!!! Mario
If she did, you already have her, I'm sure. Check it: I was going to go to the Bash, but last minute emergency prevented it. However, my buddy still went...and brought me home some goodies.....
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1457/img116g.jpg)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3104/img117qzg.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/BelaLugosiasDracula.jpg) "I bid you welcome" just got this from the framers, comments , suggestions, welcomed. best, Mario
Beautiful as always Mario. I often wonder where you get all the necessary wall space LOL!!
Quote from: Scatter on June 30, 2009, 01:09:10 PM
Beautiful as always Mario. I often wonder where you get all the necessary wall space LOL!!
Don't let Mario fool you. He DOESN'T have enough wall space...but then again, do any of us?
Mario, it's hard to tell on my computer, is that a Dracula ring in the middle?
Rob
Rob, Scatter, you guy's nailed it, THE WALL SPACE!!!! never enough. Rob yes that's one of the rings Forry sol d years ago, like in 80's I believe, you could either have gotten it silver or gold , or as a ring or a lapel pin. My other Lugosi signed Dracula photo is shadowboxed with the Dimensional design ring, in that one I describe the ring, in this one I describe the man. Thanks for the comments, WANTED WALL SPACE!!!! Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on June 30, 2009, 04:07:46 PM
WANTED WALL SPACE!!!! Mario
I got PLENTY of wall space Mario.......check your PM box for my mailing address.
Beautiful piece,Mario !
The old envy meter just went up at least three notches ! LOL !!
Avenger, thanks for the thumbs up!!!!, Mario
SOme great signed pieces on here. I never did get to say hi to Fay Wray. So glad thta you did.
As for that Bela- well, heck that is so fantastic.
Finally got one of Kathleen Burke of ISLAND OF LOST SOULS. Not a major star, but I just love her in this movie.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/3702135136_253c3a1406_b.jpg)
I've got some other good ones that I haven't framed up yet, but the framing is sometimes more work than the hunt. ***Although I do have one Holy Grail autograph that I've hunted for and have yet to see even one listed. We'll see.
Rob
NOTE: I did finally find one of Todd Armstrong, my Holy Grail.
Rob , don't leave us hanging like that!!!!!!, and Dan, I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you , but your collection is AWESOME!!!!, Mario (Lugosifan1)
Real nice piece,Rob !
Quote from: monsterphile on July 08, 2009, 02:08:35 PM***Although I do have one Holy Grail autograph that I've hunted for and have yet to see even one listed. We'll see.
Rob
I phrased that all wrong. What I meant was-- There is one that I'm searching for that I haven't managed to find yet.
Rob, you've acquired some fine, unusual autographs in the past year or two--and this Burke is really one of my favorites of the ones you've gotten of late. Panther Woman is not one that most people have in their collections! You did a great framing. I ought to send you all of my loose autographs to be framed.
Looks good Rob! No where you going to hang it... lol
I wish they would release that movie on DVD.
BK
So far i have:
Julie Adams
Mara Corday
June Lockhart
Janet Gallow
Ben Chapman
Robert Englund
If the Gods are kind, i will be adding Malcolm McDowell, George Romero, Tobe Hooper, and Michael Biehn at this year's Dragon Con in September.
Question: Does anyone know how to get in touch with Ricou Browning? I googled, but no luck... :-[
And if you know of any OTHER horror celebs, particularly Universal, that mail out autographs, please let me know.
Through the mail, you can get Gloria Stuart, Sally Forrest, Angela Lansbury, and Patricia Neal.
Rob
Quote from: monsterphile on July 12, 2009, 10:09:19 AM
Through the mail, you can get Gloria Stuart, Sally Forrest, Angela Lansbury, and Patricia Neal.
Rob
Cool. thanks Rob!
I believe (not 100%) Gloria Stuart and P. Neal have passed away.
Not sure about Neal, but Gloria is still with us, Best, Mario
Mr Browning Charges $10.00 to sign your own photo of him and $15 if he provides it.Thats if his prices haven't gone up.I have his address somewhere around here I'll look for it and e-mail it to you.
Quote from: lappys22 on July 13, 2009, 01:34:49 PM
I believe (not 100%) Gloria Stuart and P. Neal have passed away.
Yankee Doodle Dandy Gloria celebrated 99 years on the 4th and Ms. Neal turned 83 in January.
rOB
Rob who is P Neal? Mario
I think it's Curly's sister ;D
Quote from: michblk on July 13, 2009, 08:00:41 PM
I think it's Curly's sister ;D
Did she play basketball, too? :P
I just recieved today from a friend...
8x10 signed in gold paint-pen by Gloria Stuart in the Old Dark House. It is great. I must quit being lazy and take pics of my stuff and post them.
tHANKS, BOB,,, should have known!!!!DUH!!!! Mario
I got Bruce Campbell to sign a copy of his book!
I stand corrected.
Thank you.
No problem. I remember the same issue popping up at UMA about Jonathan Frid, who is still, even today, still alive. I can't imagine how many times Abe Vigoda has been through the same thing. lol
Rob
Quote from: Creature Features on July 12, 2009, 08:02:18 AM
So far i have:
Julie Adams
Mara Corday
June Lockhart
Janet Gallow
Ben Chapman
Robert Englund
If the Gods are kind, i will be adding Malcolm McDowell, George Romero, Tobe Hooper, and Michael Biehn at this year's Dragon Con in September.
Question: Does anyone know how to get in touch with Ricou Browning? I googled, but no luck... :-[
And if you know of any OTHER horror celebs, particularly Universal, that mail out autographs, please let me know.
Where did you get the Mara Corday from?
BK
Quote from: michblk on July 15, 2009, 12:00:55 PM
Where did you get the Mara Corday from?
BK
www.maracorday.com (http://www.maracorday.com)
Quote from: Creature Features on July 20, 2009, 07:31:17 AM
www.maracorday.com (http://www.maracorday.com)
Thank you, I'll have to see if I can get her autograph.
BK
Evidently someone has come to really appreciate Robert Quarry and Count Yorga since his passing. I sure am glad the fine Mr. Gary Svehla of Midnight Marquee (plug-plug) let me have an autographed photo as a favor for a mere $20 last year. Check it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350231290097&autorefresh=true (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350231290097&autorefresh=true)
Oopsie edit: I think Mario is the winner. If so, congrats. That's gotta be like your 85th Quarry siggy,lol! ;D ;D ;)
Anthon, had to get that pose!!!!you know that! LOL!! Mario
Definitely not monster-related, but this made my day!! Frederick Buechner is hands down my all time favorite author. He writes several kinds of literature, but two of my favorites are Godric and Brendan, both historical fiction based on the lives of those men. The way he wrote them just makes you "feel" like you are in the middle ages. I sent an autograph request via his publisher months ago, and this arrived today:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/FB.jpg)
Mike
Sweet Mike, it's alway fun to get something cool in the mail besides bills.
BK
That isVery cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/TheWolfman-2.jpg) In honor of the Great Lon Chaney jr, and the new release of the House of the Wolfman. Enjoy, Mario
I may have missed it, but I have not seen a James Whale signature. I don't think I have ever seen a James Whale signature...???
Later All,
Shane (wolfman71)
As far as James Whale- I've seen only one. I aquired it from a friend, for a friend. I had it in my possession a few days. Pretty neat....
I've been a fan of Michael Gilbert's Mr. Monster for years. I just added this to my collection today:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/MrMonster.jpg)
It came with a book entitled "Mr. Monster: Origins".
Mike
Mike, that it Great!!!!!!!!! MARIO
Mike, if Mario tells you something is great...believe it. he has like, 45 Maleva siggys shoved under the bed. ;D ;)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 04, 2009, 01:01:44 AM
Mike, if Mario tells you something is great...believe it. he has like, 45 Maleva siggys shoved under the bed. ;D ;)
Thanks, Mario. Anton, I have been in awe of Mario's collection since he started posting it on here!!
Mike
Thanks Mike, and don't let Anton fool you, he's got a stash himself!!!!!!lol Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on October 04, 2009, 05:11:11 PM
Thanks Mike, and don't let Anton fool you, he's got a stash himself!!!!!!lol Mario
I have a few things, true. But all pale in comparison to the massive assortment of signed items in your ensemble. BTW, check this out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/COUNT-YORGA-VAMPIRE-Robert-Quarry-SIGNED-B-W-Photo_W0QQitemZ310173928276QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4837ce8b54 (http://cgi.ebay.com/COUNT-YORGA-VAMPIRE-Robert-Quarry-SIGNED-B-W-Photo_W0QQitemZ310173928276QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4837ce8b54)
It's really sad that it takes an actor's passing to make people pay out the dough like this. I got mine from Gary Svehla for $20 just before Quarry died. $20 vs. $225. I'll take the $20 one please. 8)
Here's my $20 one: same photo, just signed in a different place and sans the "Count Yorga"
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8084/0000159.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2892.jpg) I thought The Creature bust needed something, what do you guy's think of the autographed nameplate? Need advise before making it permenant. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2889.jpg) Met this lovely lady a couple of weeks ago, this is an 11x14 going to shadowbox it with some stuffed ravens! Opinions!!!!Yeah's or Neah's. Mario
Mario,
I vote DEFINITELY on both the Creature bust plate and the ravens for Tippi.
Rob
Thanks, Rob, we're moving foward then!!! Mario :o
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/9602/s7303651.jpg) (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/s7303651.jpg/) (http://g.imageshack.us/img682/s7303651.jpg/1/)
I found this cool book at the thrift store yesterday- has reviews on tons of horror movies as well as pictures & descriptions. I paid like $1.50 for it....got it home, opened it & found this:
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1523/s7303657.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/s7303657.jpg/) (http://g.imageshack.us/img10/s7303657.jpg/1/)
Dedicated to somebody named Marlene, but hell for $1.50 its autographed by the author! Has the place & date it was signed on the bottom as well. I just thought it was a cool book, now it's even more special!!!!!
I've been lucky enough to find autographed books twice at yard sales in the past. One was by Davy Jones of The Monkees and the other was by Charleton Heston. They were less than $1 each.
Quote from: monsterphile on October 31, 2009, 12:12:30 AM
I've been lucky enough to find autographed books twice at yard sales in the past. One was by Davy Jones of The Monkees and the other was by Charleton Heston. They were less than $1 each.
Wow! Great find on those books for $1 each!!! I found a Roseanne book at the thrift store awhile ago that looks to be autographed inside, but couldn't find out anywhere online that would tell me if it was a pre-print or not- maybe this means it's real? Idk...
Marvelous, Mario...every thing is ABFAB! Did you EVER get a true Colin Clive? Very rare... and when they DO show up, they're usually worth more than the national debt. What little I do know, is that he frequently signed with green ink. The green ink was reformulated in the late 30's because the original was copper based, and extremely toxic I do have a Forrest J Ackerman note, in which he tells me of passing Clive on his crutches on "Big U's" Lot!
My other treasure is the opening night program from The Old Savoy Theatre in London, 21 January 1929. The Premiere of JOURNEY'S END.
I bought it from an elderly gentleman who was there that night. He described Clive as "terrifying and pitiable", and said that his mother cried..."
I bought the program for approximately $15 US.. in 1990
Elisabeth
Quote from: HorrorFan88 on October 31, 2009, 02:42:38 AM
Wow! Great find on those books for $1 each!!! I found a Roseanne book at the thrift store awhile ago that looks to be autographed inside, but couldn't find out anywhere online that would tell me if it was a pre-print or not- maybe this means it's real? Idk...
If you want to find out if it's a pre-print, you need to find another copy of the book. Bo Jackson of Nike's Bo Knows book was that way. Looks like it was signed, but all the copies had the same exact signatures.
BK
Elisabeth, I do have a framed 8x10 I'll have to take a shot of it, as far as the ink I've seen different colors through the years , but he is uncommon in larger photos. thanks for the thumbs up!!!!! Mario
Quote from: michblk on November 03, 2009, 12:31:31 PM
If you want to find out if it's a pre-print, you need to find another copy of the book. Bo Jackson of Nike's Bo Knows book was that way. Looks like it was signed, but all the copies had the same exact signatures.
BK
Yeah that's what I mean, I looked around Ebay and such, but nobody had pictures of the inside....I'll keep looking.
Not exactly old horror or anything, but here are my autographs I've collected so far....
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9707/l5c21bf2329194a6585e9be.jpg) (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/l5c21bf2329194a6585e9be.jpg/)
John Carpenter (Director of Halloween, The Thing ect.)
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8823/m3f73cf03ee8648e6b49731.jpg) (http://img8.imageshack.us/i/m3f73cf03ee8648e6b49731.jpg/)
Scout Taylor-Compton (The new Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie's Halloween 1 & 2)
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2785/mb8cd29e9007340279cb1e1.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/mb8cd29e9007340279cb1e1.jpg/)
William Peter Blatty (Writer of the Exorcist book and Director of The Exorcist 3)
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1848/m3bbd6ab3a1044937b54600.th.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/m3bbd6ab3a1044937b54600.jpg/)
Dee Wallace (The Howling, Cujo, Critters ect.)
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7636/m8fab103ffcd64e7a919410.jpg) (http://img8.imageshack.us/i/m8fab103ffcd64e7a919410.jpg/) (http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/m8fab103ffcd64e7a919410.jpg/1/w170.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img8/m8fab103ffcd64e7a919410.jpg/1/)
Robin Williams
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3620/m9af436cc3e8545d682d21c.th.jpg) (http://img8.imageshack.us/i/m9af436cc3e8545d682d21c.jpg/)
Sean S Cunningham (Director of Friday the 13th)
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2642/mb798f1e7a66c46febe0843.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/mb798f1e7a66c46febe0843.jpg/) (http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/mb798f1e7a66c46febe0843.jpg/1/w170.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img32/mb798f1e7a66c46febe0843.jpg/1/)
John Landis (Director of An American Werewolf in London, Michael Jackson's Thriller, Blues Brothers ect.)
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/3084/mc63b44e7d40240858eda97.th.jpg) (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/mc63b44e7d40240858eda97.jpg/)
Kat Von D (famous tattoo artist)
(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6341/mccc5ca5d24bf445db0c24b.th.jpg) (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/mccc5ca5d24bf445db0c24b.jpg/)
John Travolta
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4774/mded83c67c0834f5fa7122b.jpg) (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/mded83c67c0834f5fa7122b.jpg/) (http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/mded83c67c0834f5fa7122b.jpg/1/w170.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img18/mded83c67c0834f5fa7122b.jpg/1/)
Johnny Depp
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/135/mdf3a4a5ea30b4d3cb539d7.th.jpg) (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/mdf3a4a5ea30b4d3cb539d7.jpg/)
Underoath (band)
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7365/mfbdfde9351e54a0cba98e3.th.jpg) (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/mfbdfde9351e54a0cba98e3.jpg/)
Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid in Harry Potter)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2121/s7303709.jpg) (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/s7303709.jpg/)
Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street series)
Horrorfan88, congrats some of those are hard to find!!!!! Mario
Here's a few more of mine:
Malcolm McDowell
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/DragonCon-Tom029.jpg)
Tony Moran (the face of Michael Myers)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/DragonCon-Tom.jpg)
Kane Hodder
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/DragonCon-Tom026.jpg)
Cool. Now if you were at CHiller you could have paid $60 for Patrick Stewart or $40 just to be in a picture with him. Or you could have tossed Ann Margaret $40 for hers but don't even think about bringing a camera near her.
Quote from: Jscareshock on November 04, 2009, 09:22:18 AM
Cool. Now if you were at CHiller you could have paid $60 for Patrick Stewart or $40 just to be in a picture with him. Or you could have tossed Ann Margaret $40 for hers but don't even think about bringing a camera near her.
The No Camera rule for Ann-Margret's room was because her husband is sensitive about how he looks because of his MS, so they went with a total camera ban.
The Malcolm McDowell one is awesome!....I want to meet him so bad, I'm in love with him lol.
Quote from: Jscareshock on November 04, 2009, 09:22:18 AM
Cool. Now if you were at CHiller you could have paid $60 for Patrick Stewart or $40 just to be in a picture with him.
Been there, done that. 8)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/DragonCon-Rhiannon047.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/DragonCon-Tom027.jpg)
Here are two of my favorite autographs. They are on prints but they are two of my favorite modern horror movies:
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/39254015(*at*)N05/4082052208/in/photostream/)
Didn't know Romero was that tall!
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/39254015(*at*)N05/4082052090/in/photostream/)
P.J. Soles still looked good.
edit: again, the dreaded red X.
Here's one I just got in. It's a contract Boris Karloff signed for a 1952 television appearance. The first and third pages are matted with a photo of Boris as the monster in Bride of Frank. The second page is wrapped in plastic and attached to the back to keep it all together. The item has been PSA authenticated.
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/bkcontract1.jpg)
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/bkcontract2.jpg)
Nice Boris Display!
BK
Iblambert, Very nicely done!!!!!!!!!! Mario ::)
Some of my recent acquisitions; Carla Lammle and Maureen O'Hara. I apologize for my photo taking skills.
BK
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/PB030843.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/PB070846-1.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/PB070845.jpg)
Brian, where was Mrs . O Hara at? Love those posters!!!!! Mario
Through the mail. I sent them quite awhile ago.
BK
Quote from: HorrorFan88 on October 30, 2009, 08:21:49 PM
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/9602/s7303651.jpg) (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/s7303651.jpg/) (http://g.imageshack.us/img682/s7303651.jpg/1/)
I found this cool book at the thrift store yesterday- has reviews on tons of horror movies as well as pictures & descriptions. I paid like $1.50 for it....got it home, opened it & found this:
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1523/s7303657.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/s7303657.jpg/) (http://g.imageshack.us/img10/s7303657.jpg/1/)
Dedicated to somebody named Marlene, but hell for $1.50 its autographed by the author! Has the place & date it was signed on the bottom as well. I just thought it was a cool book, now it's even more special!!!!!
Wow, this is pretty cool. I have practically the same autograph -"Horrors looking at you kid!" - from John Stanley, which I got at a Thrillville show in 2002.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/walkie20/johnstanley.jpg)
He's a very funny, friendly guy, who hosted the Creature Features tv show in the San Francisco Bay Area for years (after the legendary Bob Wilkins handed over the reins). And it's a nice reference book!
I wish John Stanley still updated those books.
BK
.
Quote from: Moonshadow on November 07, 2009, 06:16:32 PM
Wow, this is pretty cool. I have practically the same autograph -"Horrors looking at you kid!" - from John Stanley, which I got at a Thrillville show in 2002.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/walkie20/johnstanley.jpg)
He's a very funny, friendly guy, who hosted the Creature Features tv show in the San Francisco Bay Area for years (after the legendary Bob Wilkins handed over the reins). And it's a nice reference book!
That's neat that we both have the same thing- though mine isn't personalized to me, but oh well it was a cool find. Thanks for sharing!!! :)
Yeah, I got a kick out of it! I think you'll enjoy the book - it's great to have on hand when you're trying to remember some actor from some grade Z movie!
Sorry still trying to post these 2 pics, to no avail. The red X still shows up.
Yeah, I got a kick out of it! I think you'll enjoy the book - it's great to have on hand when you're trying to remember some actor from some grade Z movie!>>>>>>>>
I have that book somewhere. GREAT to have, as my crew was into watching Grade B-'s every Sunday night for a while and reviewing them ourselves---then we could compare OUR reviews to the books'.
Quote from: BaronLatos35 on November 11, 2009, 08:31:42 PM
Sorry still trying to post these 2 pics, to no avail. The red X still shows up.
Baron, would love to see them if you can get them posted.
BK
A recent Ebay acquistion of Eddie Powell.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/PB120847.jpg)
Here is his IMDB page. I have another picture of him as the Hammer Mummy from a previous purchase, but not posted.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694101/ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694101/)
BK
I have a Vincent Price autograph that I bought off eBay. Looks kinda fake.... I'll try and get a photo
Quote from: I am the Female Dracula on November 22, 2009, 07:12:20 AM
I have a Vincent Price autograph that I bought off eBay. Looks kinda fake.... I'll try and get a photo
Please do. We have quite a few Price fans that could give their opinion.
Rob
OK it took me 3 hours to find a phone connector so I could move the photos to my computer :)
Here's the autograph..
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/Image2160.jpg)
And here's the full photo..
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/Image2161.jpg)
Signature looks good to me! Looks like Vinnie's signature in the late 1980s/early '90s. I've collected Vincent Price for many years now, and though I'm not an expert, I think you got a good one!
YAAAAAY! All I need to do is hang it up! It's been sitting in my drawer for months now...
As it's a marker signature, make especially sure you hang it where no sun or any strong light will fall on it and fade it.
I have to concur... looks good to me!
Thanks
I wrote to Vincent Price on and off for years getting items signed. Your signature looks authentic to me.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/OliverReed-1.jpg) here's a little something for you Ollie fan's. best, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/PaukNaschy.jpg) In homage to our most recent loss, Paul Naschy. R.I.P , Mario
Wow Mario, two sigs of some greats! Thanks for sharing.
BK
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on November 30, 2009, 04:51:06 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/OliverReed-1.jpg) here's a little something for you Ollie fan's. best, Mario
What is this, like your 85th Reed Werewolf? I only have a mere one. :'(
Now!! Now!!! Renfield!!!!!!,
After about a year wait, I recently received a reply to my autograph request from Lupita Tovar, star of the the Spanish language version of DRACULA.
This is what I sent her:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/4165279360_beab33e308_b.jpg)
This is what she sent along. It's a 4x6 (that put on a page with photo mount corners).
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4165279606_da1f22fda3_b.jpg)
Rob
Good for you Rob!!!! there's not many of the old -timers left!!!! Mario
Great autograph pieces Rob. I enjoy watching her in the Spanish Drac.
Very nice Rob, it's always great to get cool stuff in the mail!
BK
She was supposed to appear at Monster Mania a couple of years ago, but had to cancel due to a health concern. I'm glad I finally got her.
I try to frame or shadowbox the special autographs (or ones that lend themselves to being displayed creatively). The others get put in a binder, although I try to come up with an nice page to display them on.
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 15, 2008, 04:51:40 PM
...another one that comes to mind is Lionell Belmore, he's out there, just hard to find. Best, Mario
Lionell Belmore = Herr Vogel, the Burgomaster from Frankenstein.
Very, very cool stuff, Lugosifan1. I just got to this thread and am blown away by your collection and the way you have displayed them. What a collection! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Here's one that's probably on the uncommon side--Darby Jones, the Grand-Daddy of Zombiedom (I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE and ZOMBIES ON BROADWAY).
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4167643587_c132809130_b.jpg)
Thanks Herr Vogel, and Monsterphile, you have my COMPLETE attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
Signed by Lugosi PSDNA certified.
(http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz83/masterprops1972/DSC00085.jpg)
Very, very cool, EP1972. Congratulations on the great signature.
Quote from: Herr Vogel on December 12, 2009, 11:13:14 PM
Very, very cool, EP1972. Congratulations on the great signature.
Thank you very much!
At a recent Horror Hound con I went to, I noticed a UACC authorized dealer. I have a pretty good "eye" with signatures I am familiar with. I walked away with these two for $65. I also got my little guy a Robert Englund for $35. Here are my two. The Cross I have wanted for years. Now all I need is to find a nice Reggie Nalder and my modern era want list is filled (hint hint Mario). As for vintage, well...thats another story.
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5292/img123.jpg)
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9029/img122.jpg)
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 13, 2009, 04:20:53 PMNow all I need is to find a nice Reggie Nalder and my modern era want list is filled (hint hint Mario). As for vintage, well...thats another story.
Get in line Anton. lol Nalder is one of my big "wants"as well.
I do have something on the way to me soon that I have been trying to hunt down for a long time. It was my Holy Grail that never seemed to turn up. One finally did and as soon as I get it, I'll share with you guys.
Rob
NO FAIR!!!!!!!ROB!!!! you already have Darby Jones!!!!! LOL , Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/mattwillis.jpg) This is not mine , but I wanted to show you guy's how much these kind of things go for , this 8x10 just sold at auction for more than 6000.00 including the auction's premium, are any of you out there the lucky winner? Mario
TELL ME ABOUT IT!. They have a certified Clive headshot going for approx. $4000, and an album page sig. going for 400.00 on EBAY.
Clive's writing is very interesting...neat, precise and almost incomprehensible. I would say to always look for something that has a tag other than just the signature. Something like "Best Wishes. The signature itself is legible. Also, he frequently signed albums with green fountain pen ink. Have the ink dated, because they changed the composition in the late 30s. The original had so much copper in it that people were getting sick from moistening their pen nibs.
Does that jibe with your expertise, Mario?
Elisabeth
ededed
Even if I could afford $6000, I wouldn't pay that much for an autograph, even if it was from a real werewolf!
Rob
I know...neither would I. I've been lucky, though, to see scans, and to know someone who works for Heritage Auctions. Several years ago, he catalogued items from the estate of Jeanne DeCasalis...Colin Clive's widow. The only Clive item was a fully handwritten letter...totally innocuous, written on the stationary of the residential hotel where he was living at the time.... Neat, precise and EXTREMELY hard to decipher....
Now THAT would have been REALLY something....
Elisabeth
8)
Mario, I was informed that Willis went for $53,000 by the time it was said and done. I know one of the bidders.
Holmes , I checked, winning bid was $6389.00 including sellers premium. Now there might have been a maximum bid awaiting in the wings of the 53,000.00. just to secure the bid always jumping up. I know a couple of the bidders myself, me included! but that seems really high.And Elisabeth, that Clive letter sound's exciting!!! if you could read it. LOL . And Rob let me if that Darby Jones starts to lose your interest. Mario
$6000 for an autograph? :o
Wowsa. And I thought I was pushing it when I dropped a $150 on a Peter Lorre sig at a Monster Bash a few years ago!
Oh, Mario...IF ONLY!!! I only heard of it through my friend. I'll email him, though, and see if I can get a transcript. Colin is the original "riddle wrapped in a conundrum and surrounded by an enigma". The stuff just ISN'T out there. All I basically know is from Greg Mank's book HOLLYWOOD'S MADDEST DOCTORS. He was pretty much estranged from Jeanne DeCasalis from about 1934, and had a young lady friend. She was a young, red headed dancer from the EARL CARROLL VANITIES named Iris Lancaster. All that's really known is that they were together for about a year and a half...(during which time Colin did his finest work...aka ONE MORE RIVER, THE RIGHT TO LIVE, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN...) and that she made the funeral arrangements.
Poor lost soul....
Elisabeth
I haven't made up a display for it yet, but I wanted to share a pic of the autograph that I had been searching for. I was almost convinced that I would never find one. It's from Todd Armstrong of JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1992 at the age of 55. He didn't do much acting after the 1960s.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4192940602_81f0e3c268_m.jpg)
Now I just need Patrick Wayne and Harry Hamlin to complete my heroes of Harryhausen.
Thanks for posting it Rob! it's a cool piece! Can't wait to see how you display it.
BK
Quote from: Elisabeth on December 17, 2009, 10:22:49 AM
Oh, Mario...IF ONLY!!! I only heard of it through my friend. I'll email him, though, and see if I can get a transcript. Colin is the original "riddle wrapped in a conundrum and surrounded by an enigma". The stuff just ISN'T out there. All I basically know is from Greg Mank's book HOLLYWOOD'S MADDEST DOCTORS. He was pretty much estranged from Jeanne DeCasalis from about 1934, and had a young lady friend. She was a young, red headed dancer from the EARL CARROLL VANITIES named Iris Lancaster. All that's really known is that they were together for about a year and a half...(during which time Colin did his finest work...aka ONE MORE RIVER, THE RIGHT TO LIVE, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN...) and that she made the funeral arrangements.
Poor lost soul....
Elisabeth
An excellent book by Greg profiling Clive, Atwill and Zucco. The Clive section was my favorite. A very absorbing read. I saw his signature once at a show, written in green ink and it was very cool. It was $300, if I recall correctly. It would be a unique piece to own. I could have taken that and the Lorre and matted it with something "Mad Love" related. But, the dealers room had already sucked the life out of my change purse.
O.K Rob. there's another one I'am missing!!! now we have to talk!!!!! LOL Mario NICE SCORE!!!!!!!!
I have just a couple of Autographs. I have John Landis. He was really great to meet.
I have Sammy Terry too. :)
Quote from: coughcool on December 19, 2009, 01:17:58 AM
I have just a couple of Autographs. I have John Landis. He was really great to meet.
I have Sammy Terry too. :)
It's not just about who you have, but what they mean to you. Sounds like you have great memories associated with both of those. I've heard that John Landis is a nice guy. When I meet the celebrities at conventions, I tend to get a bit tongue-tied. Still, I have had some great experiences with some of them.
Rob
Quote from: monsterphile on December 19, 2009, 06:53:06 AM
It's not just about who you have, but what they mean to you. Sounds like you have great memories associated with both of those. I've heard that John Landis is a nice guy. When I meet the celebrities at conventions, I tend to get a bit tongue-tied. Still, I have had some great experiences with some of them.
Rob
I stood in line at least 2 hours to meet John Landis. He was so worth it. He didn't rush anyone. When I was done I didn't even care about standing in line. I would love to meet him again anytime.
I know...Oh, I know. (g) This is mildly off topic, but I collect photos...mostly off the web, of course...because I am homebound now. When I was working in the library, and recommending classic movies to patrons... I would have people ask "who IS 'so and so'?". Fortunately, I could tell them AND show them.
I always try to get a "civilian" portrait, and a picture in character. I remember a "20 something" looking at a portrait of Clive facing a picture of Henry Frankenstein... She said, "I thought all he did was scream... he's a FOX!"
Now I have approximately 2500 pix that I am in the process of cataloging...and loving every minute of it.
IT'S UP TO US!!
Elisabeth
ps. He WAS a FOX :)
Great stories, everyone, and that sounds like quite a project, Elisabeth.
I certainly enjoy face-to-face interactions much better, but sometimes it's just not possible, which is fine. I just ordered an autographed photo from Janina Faye's web site (Horror of Draclula) which I can't wait to receive.
Here is an autograph display that I came up with for Bob Herron who played one of the Mole People from the movie of the same name. Back when some store had the 8" Sideshow figure marked down, I picked up an extra Mole Person and did a cut down version to simulate one of them crawling out of the ground. (That's about the extent of my ability to customize. lol) I set up a little terrarium-like thing-a-ma-bob. Like usual, the photos don't do it justice. --Rob
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4205089332_39816a1f2d_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4205089446_6d8b41c2d3_b.jpg)
That's a really neat idea! I may have to "borrow" it at some point for one of my autograph displays.
That is an incredible way to display an autograph!! Nice job.
Mike
While not monster connected, I thought you might like these also. I finally got a Yvonne Craig to round out this batch.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4205267300_340990b74f_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4205267412_16a9897aa5_b.jpg)
Holy Bat-display, Rob(in)!
Quote from: monsterphile on December 21, 2009, 08:38:01 PM
Here is an autograph display that I came up with for Bob Herron who played one of the Mole People from the movie of the same name. Back when some store had the 8" Sideshow figure marked down, I picked up an extra Mole Person and did a cut down version to simulate one of them crawling out of the ground. (That's about the extent of my ability to customize. lol) I set up a little terrarium-like thing-a-ma-bob. Like usual, the photos don't do it justice. --Rob
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4205089332_39816a1f2d_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4205089446_6d8b41c2d3_b.jpg)
Rob, this is a display I can really DIG! You have the most inventive displays I've ever seen!
I like it!!!!I Like it!!!!! Mario
Rob, I love the way you display your autographs, not sure where you hang all these, but very cool to look at!
BK
While it is all very cool, I wanna know about the Groucho statue peeking his head up from behind! What's the story with *that*? I love it!!
Mike
Quote from: Illoman on December 22, 2009, 09:12:02 AM
While it is all very cool, I wanna know about the Groucho statue peeking his head up from behind! What's the story with *that*? I love it!!
Mike
Mike,
It's a flask/bottle and the base is a music box that plays "How Dry I Am." The head comes off and has a cork on the bottom. There's a JAPAN label on the bottom.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/4205639337_240d4000dc_b.jpg)
Quote from: michblk on December 22, 2009, 07:52:13 AM
Rob, I love the way you display your autographs, not sure where you hang all these, but very cool to look at!
BK
Brian,
I have started to hang some stuff up in the hallway outside my room, although the Batman stuff is still waiting. The Mole Perosn one is on the shelf where the figure was before, but now it's doing double duty as a figure and autograph item.
Not every one of my autographs gets its own display. Most have to go into the binder, although I'll usually try to make a nice page with varous photos/images. I do have some displays that need to be created though. I have Anthony Perkins and the recent Todd Armstrong that need something special. I hope to do something for the original Star Trek using an original TV Guide and miniature Enterprise. I have Shatner , Nimoy, Doohan, Koenig, Takei, and Nichols. Once I get a DeForest Kelley, I'll go ahead with that one.
The Mole People and Batman displays are awesome. Very innovative. Thanks for sharing, guys.
Hi, Y'all. Thought I'd give you a "Heads UP". Mario. There is a Clive Autograph listed on EBAY for $99.95. It's an album page, and it says that there's a COA....but I think something is wonky. Mario, we really need your expertise on this one...The listing is from Oklahoma.
I just don't want any of our guys to get taken, and my gut says it's a phony... The sig itself looks legit, but the "Best Wishes" matches neither the sig or other samples I've seen of his writing.
Check it out...but proceed with caution
Elisabeth
ededed
I'am no expert, but I would not go for it, always go with that little interior voice you hear, it is usually right. Mario
Thanks, Mario.
"E" ededed
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/FayHelm.jpg) Well finally after all these years was able to obtain, the elusive Fay Helm, who we all know was Bela's victim in The Wolfman. Best, Mario, everyone have a Great New Year!!!!
Mario...Fay Helm is stunning, isn't she? She's one of the grand character ladies of film, who reminds me quite a bit of Rosemary DeCamp. Ms. Helm was a beauty, who could crawl inside her skin and portray a plain woman and make you cry. From a shy spinster in THE WOLFMAN to a neglected, crippled wife in CALLING DR. DEATH...she was fabulous.
Elisabeth
ededed
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on December 28, 2009, 05:50:30 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/FayHelm.jpg) Well finally after all these years was able to obtain, the elusive Fay Helm, who we all know was Bela's victim in The Wolfman. Best, Mario, everyone have a Great New Year!!!!
Awesome! How'd you get that?
I like it!
BK
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on December 28, 2009, 05:50:30 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/FayHelm.jpg) Well finally after all these years was able to obtain, the elusive Fay Helm, who we all know was Bela's victim in The Wolfman. Best, Mario, everyone have a Great New Year!!!!
Wow. See---everyone who ever wallked near a camera for a classic horror film and then some. Truth. Hey, M....shoot me an email. No nameplates yet. Should I still expect?
Thanks guys, she was tough!!! as far as obtaining her, after many years of dealing with different collectors, they know kinda who your looking for,,and there she was! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/arlenefrances1.jpg) ok here's another one that I've longed for , it's turning out to be a very good year so far. I'll have to fix the Helm photos they accidently got deleted. Anyway, Murders in the Rue Morgue's Arlene Frances.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/fayhelm.jpg) Here's the photo of Fay Helm again, couldn't figure out how to include it back in the original posting. Mario
Se new additions--
First, Laura LaPlante from THE CAT AND THE CANARY
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4267383487_59107c40f1_b.jpg)
and then another Harryhausen heavy, Torin Thatcher from THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4268129280_1c8cc0fa8f_b.jpg)
Maybe a couple of more tomorrow...
Great stuff guys.
I have been inspired by all of your great collections and have begun to dabble in autographs myself. I am waiting on a Janina Faye (Horror of Dracula) to arrive in the mail any day now.
Torin's tough!!! good score, nice presentation!!!!!! Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on January 12, 2010, 05:52:38 AM
Torin's tough!!! good score, nice presentation!!!!!! Mario
I concur!
BK
Adding a couple more to the album tonight. First is Kathryn Grant, also of THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD. I still need Richard Eyer (
Baroni the Genie) and then I'll probably combine him with the Grant, Thatcher, and Kerwin Mathews for a 7TH VOYAGE display.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4272869715_a667f524dc_b.jpg)
Next, is Peggy Moran of THE MUMMY'S HAND. I screwed up the page, but I'll just have to redo it later when I get a chance.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4273613854_6f8ebb4dd7_b.jpg)
For laughs, at least--although I have a Clifton Webb thread here in MEM. MEM. already, I'm sticking this recently acquired autographed photo here. Webb's only genre connection, sort of, is his role in the great murder mystery film LAURA (and he was very nearly cast in the James Mason role in JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, but it didn't work out!). Anyhow, I recently acquired this, which he sent to singer Grace Moore in the late 1930s as a Christmas card! Webb did a fair amount of comedy, too--MR. SCOUTMASTER, MR. BELVEDERE GOES TO COLLEGE, and others--and this is surely a good example of his sense of humor in real life! In case you have trouble reading his handwriting, he wrote: MAY I GURGLE MERRY CHRISTMAS--CLIFTON WEBB
(http://i47.tinypic.com/21ca3vc.jpg)
It'a amazing some of this stuff survive generations, I guess that is part of the allure!~ MARIO
Another from my heaps--Lucille Lund, looking "well-preserved"!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2hqdu2h.jpg)
LOve it!!!!!! show what you got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/FredaInescourtAutograph.jpg) Sorry for the lousy crop job, but here we have Frieda Inescourt, our Lady Jane from ' The Return of the Vampire' not as easy to find as I thought, hope you enjoy! Mario
These collections and pieces are amazing. Thanks again for sharing.
This far from olf Black & White horror, but I was sharing it another thread, so figured why not here too. This is a letter from Jimmy Tapp that I found by sheer luck on Ebay a few years back. He did the voice for Hercules from the early 60s cartoon, The Mighty Hercules. Not quite a Harryhausen film, but somewhat fantasy related.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4300271798_06f184bde2_b.jpg)
Tapp, as I understand it, was invloved in the early days of Canadian broadcast TV.
Mario, Rob and Robert, great stuff and thank you for sharing!
BK
Being too young to have been an original watcher of Shock Theater, My fondest TV memory was when i was in 1st grade and would rush home from school each day to watch Zacherley host the Hercules cartoon show on WPIX channel 11 in NY. It's funny because this was quite possibly Zach's LEAST favorite hosting gig. He HATED the cartoon and the fact that he constantly had to plug the various sponsor's products during the breaks. Rich Scrivani taped the audio portions of some of these early shows and was nice enough to give me a copy which i took and edited together ALL the on air plugs Zach had to do in one long chain...HYSTERICAL! Zach's energy level was thru the roof and he strays like crazy from the printed copy he's supposed to be sticking to, which only adds to the fun! If anyone is interested , this Hercules commercial loop can be found in the bonus tracks on our Interment For Two CD.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/Gasport2000/zcdcover.jpg)
A couple more from my unframed, unmounted collection--
Curly-Joe DeRita and buddies meet Hercules!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/29q19pe.jpg)
He wanted to kill Jane! One of Tarzan's youngest evil villains:
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2a79yk2.jpg)
And a couple more:
The gorgeous Evylyn Ankers--a young photo and a young autograph: 1938!
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2aadfzp.jpg)
And Turhan Bey--one of the keepers of the Tana Leaves:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4tvgpk.jpg)
And still a couple more, while I'm at it--
He was Dr. Frankenstein's friend in '31--John Boles:
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2iteop.jpg)
Beloved by Karloff in INVISIBLE RAY and by Lorre in MAD LOVE--Frances Drake:
(http://i50.tinypic.com/j80k0n.jpg)
Not monster related, but it means a lot to me. Guitarist Caleb Quaye. He played on most of the early Elton John albums. He's also played with Hall & Oates, Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, etc... I recently received a signed copy of his autobiography. Too bad my name isn't "Sarah"! :P
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Caleb.jpg)
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Calebauto.jpg)
Mike
Keep it coming guy's those are Great!!!! Mario
Yes, great stuff guys!
BK
Here's a couple of new displays that I just finished up. The first autograph I've had for a while, but just got around to setting it up.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4323814014_c7827d1e19_b.jpg)
It's hard to see in the photo, but there's a roll of gauze bandage (a la The Invisible Man) around the inside f the shadowbox. I'll probably add something more to this later on, but I'm not sure what.
next are 3 shots of a new one I got of Judith Evelyn who played Mrs. Higgins the deaf mute woman from THE TINGLER. It was such a great scene from the movie. Robert Taylor planted the seed of the idea in my head and off I went.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4323814060_604109cdd1_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4323079435_398816161e_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4323814172_ab99bf4f73_b.jpg)
Omigosh, COOLEST of cool beans, Rob! The bathroom fixtures of doom! I knew you'd pull that off great, my friend! I AM impressed!
Rob that last autograph made me have a slight tingle down the spine, oh wait squeallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll! Hey you never know. As for the invisible man I love the bandage as it doubles for the snow at the beginning, now if only he was wearing a white suit then he really would be the invisible man..
Great Job Rob, I really enjoy your displays!
BK
Here are 3 for the binder, after all, I don't have unlimited walls (although I wish I did). I wish the backround pages could have better, but I seem to have lost the program that I used to make them, so I am trying to make do with Word.
Arthur Byron from THE MUMMY.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4325404283_9e34fca77e_b.jpg)
Elizabeth Allan from MARK OF THE VAMPIRE
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4325404415_91595fb3b7_b.jpg)
Frances Drake from MAD LOVE
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4325404153_473d957694_b.jpg)
Arthur Byron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
Great stuff, Rob, and that "Tingler" display is awesome.
There's a nice little item I picked up last year. Signed Feb. 17th 1923 . . . pre-Hunchback
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/LonChaney.jpg)
I have no idea what it's valued at. This is just one page of a program from a studio function . . . I have the entire program which also contains signed pages of both Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Sr.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/DavidPeelTLS.jpg) Something for David Peel fans , TLS written while he was doing a play during 1944.
Oh my gosh I just watched Brides of Dracula last night! That's AWESOME
THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, and WEIRD WOMAN, this morning.
"E" ededed
Weird woman and the Bride! Tell me are you married? Only kidding, in case your hubby comes a shootin.
I love the Lon Chaney Sr. I have been looking for a good one of his for sometime. As most of you know I have been scouring for a good Tom Hennesy, well...........I finally got one. Just came back from PSDNA certified authentic. I am almost done with my Creature From The Black Lagoon series autographs. Julie Adams is on order from her website.....so.....a few more to go. But for now:
(http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz83/masterprops1972/DSC00175.jpg)
I just bought an Elyse Knox (The Mummys Tomb-1942) from an auction.
(http://i8.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/14/2a/323c_12.JPG)
Great job on getting those!!!!!!! Mario
Regarding Creature From The Black Lagoon autographs, does anyone have a Don Megowan? That's pretty much the only gill-man I'm missing.
Nice scores on the Hennesy and Knox!
I only have 1 Megowan, but not for sale. Good Luck with that one.
BK
Not monster-related, but one of my all time favorite groups is Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Their album Brain Salad Surgery is just amazing. Just got this in the mail today:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/GLake.jpg)
Oh, what a lucky man, I am!!! ;D
Mike
Here is Irving Pichel as Sandor from DRACULA'S DAUGHTER
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4388772734_5f707e9ab8_b.jpg)
That's a Keeper!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
OK I need help. Just purchased a "RALPH BELLAMY" 1943 signature.
I'm looking for a nice quality Publicity Shot of "Mr. B." preferably from Wolfman (maybe with Claude Rains or Lon Jr.) or Ghost of Frankenstein. (maybe with Cedric Hardwicke, Bela or Lon Jr.) anyone know of one on line? Much appreciated.
I found this one of Mr. B. with Evelyn Ankers. http://www.doctormacro1.info/Images/Ankers,%20Evelyn/Annex/Annex%20-%20Ankers,%20Evelyn%20(Ghost%20of%20Frankenstein,%20The)_01.jpg (http://www.doctormacro1.info/Images/Ankers,%20Evelyn/Annex/Annex%20-%20Ankers,%20Evelyn%20(Ghost%20of%20Frankenstein,%20The)_01.jpg)
But its not quite right. Not Universal movie specific enough. Yes, I know its probably from GOF. And it will do in the mean time. Heres a draft layout of what I have in mind.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/110_1246.jpg)
OK, awhile ago I couldn't post these two autographs, I'm on a roll so here we go:
PJ Soles
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/4082052090_36f3b61674_b.jpg)
George Romero
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4082052208_cf5f167644_b.jpg)
Both are on prints and they were both very cool people. These autographs are from 2008.
Hello again all......as some of you may know I was deliberating the purchase of a Lon Chaney, but I was not entirely convinced of the examples I posted on an earlier thread. Well I did find one. Not only did I pick up a certified original Chaney, but I also picked up a nice Mae Clarke. Hope you all like them:
PS: Anyone know what movie the Mae Clarke still is from?
(http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz83/masterprops1972/DSC00217.jpg)
(http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz83/masterprops1972/DSC00219.jpg)
I've been following your detective work in the other thread, but will comment here--I'm glad you got what you know to be really good pieces--and they are wonderful! Congrats on 'em both!
I feel alot better about these, Kongrat's Mario
Thanks guys. Although the others also came with the proper certifications, there was just something that did not "feel right" to me. I am sure they are good, but this one has always spoke to me. It was a lot more than the others, as in most cases, esp autographs, you get what you pay for. The Mae Clark was from a different source entirely but I am certain of it's originality too.
Hey Baron, where did you meet PJ at?
BK
Quote from: michblk on March 03, 2010, 08:57:07 PM
Hey Baron, where did you meet PJ at?
BK
Hey BK,
It was at Horrorfind Weekend 9 in March 2008. PJ was very cool and it was my first and only Horror convention.
This convention was celebrating Romero's NOTLD with a large part of the original cast present. Count Gore was there as well which the first time I met him. Overall a very cool experience.
Here's a nice signature (on a vintage still) I just got via correspondence:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/FRAU.jpg)
Thanks Baron
GF, is that Frau Blucher? neyyyy ;D
BK
She is so FunnY!!!!!!
Quote from: Illoman on February 22, 2010, 12:30:19 PM
Not monster-related, but one of my all time favorite groups is Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Their album Brain Salad Surgery is just amazing. Just got this in the mail today:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/GLake.jpg)
Oh, what a lucky man, I am!!! ;D
Mike
That's awesome, man! i was practically WEANED on Trilogy and Tarkus! 8)
Quote from: Creature Features on March 11, 2010, 11:08:06 AM
That's awesome, man! i was practically WEANED on Trilogy and Tarkus! 8)
I was always a Brain Salad Surgery man myself! ;D
I liked everything up to Love Beach. That album falls into the "what the hell were they thinking" category.
Mike
I received a sweet collection of autographs from the masters of horror (and their relatives)! I created the logo for J.Michael Roddy's documentary "MonsterKids: The Impact of Things That Go Bump In The Night" (in production) and during one of his trips to do interviews for the movie, he had everyone sign a copy of my logo for me.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u21/imagineerie/MK_autographs.jpg)
Some of the names
Carla Laemmle, Ron Chaney, Julie Adams, Sara Karloff, Tom Woodruff, Janet Gallow, Joe Dante, Eileen Dietz, Tom Holland, Mick Garris, Greg Nicotero, Doug Jones, Camden Toy, and our own Danny Roebuck!
Thanks again, Michael! It's AWESOME!
That look's AWESOME!!!!!!!
Sweeet.
That's Cool! Can't wait to see the finished product!
BK
Some of my Autographs.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/bobhopecopy.jpg)
Bob Hope
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/Dracula.jpg)
Carla Laemmle
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/red-curtain.jpg)
Susanna Foster
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/danroebuck.jpg)
Mr. Dan Roebuck (Great Actor, Dedicated UMA Member and all round nice guy)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/TheMummystombcopy.jpg)
Elyse Knox-Harmon ( The Mummys tumb, A&C Hit the Ice)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/Arthurfranz.jpg)
Arthur Franz (A&C Meet the Invisible Man, The Caine Mutiny, Monster on the campus, Invaders from MARS)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/Bmtm4ewCGkKGrHqQH-CIEtpvKevb0BLgn3w.jpg)
John Agar ( Fort Apache, Tarantula, Revenge of the Creature, The Mole People, The Sands of Iwo Jima)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/110_1246.jpg)
"Not my final matte, Just a draft.
Ralph Bellamy where to begin.." ( Wolfman, Son of Frankenstein, Rosemarys baby, His girl Friday, Carefree, Brother Orchid......) Ralph Bellamy was in so many of Cinema's greatest films. He was the Dan Roebuck of the 30's-40's.
Nice Stuff dadabigalow! I didn't see where Susanna Foster signed it though? Is it a real light signature on her dress? I also like the Jack Davis drawings around Dan's photo. Elyse Knox-Harmon is so beautiful!
BK
Quote from: michblk on March 18, 2010, 11:14:32 AM
Elyse Knox-Harmon is so beautiful! BK
Your right there. Who knew Mark Harmon had such a "Hot-Mom"
Wow! Good Catch! All the images I posted were my draft matte layouts.
The Susanna Foster and Carla Laemmle were in Frames already so I downloaded copies of them from the internet. The Foster is the same picture only not signed. But Ms. Foster signed mine right over the phantoms waist and with a dark blue marker. So even my original is very hard to see.
My Carla Laemmle is a different shot, but from of the same scene, Ms. Laemmle used a nice Silver marker.
Lastly I never noticed till I posted these. I started laying out the Ralph Bellamy before the original arrived in the mail. His signature is on Release Form allowing a news org. to use his image. The place I bought it from must have acquired a massive amount of these. The version I downloaded for my draft layout was signed in 1943. The actual card I bought was signed in 1938.
Ill take a picture tonight of the mounted autographs.
Those are great!!! I like the title surrondings!!!!!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/belmorefront.jpg) Just got this Lionel Belmore,hard to find, but this must be the smallest autograph I own roughly 2.5 x 3.5. it's almost a stamp, signed on the back, and shown below. thanks Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/belmoreback.jpg) Here's the back, this is going to be some job, coming up with something for this! Mario
Quote from: michblk on March 18, 2010, 11:14:32 AMElyse Knox-Harmon is so beautiful!
BK
Co-signed! What a doll! Does anyone have an address for her?
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/GlennStrangeAutograph.jpg) I was lucky enough to get my claws on this today. Classic Fun!!!!! Best, Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on March 22, 2010, 01:07:23 PM
I was lucky enough to get my claws on this today. Classic Fun!!!!! Best, Mario
Now that is sweet.
May I ask How did you come across this gem?
Not specific details just... Was it in a shop?, On-line auction?
A Glenn Strange!!
Thats a nice one.
Today I got a Lou Wagner signed photo via correspondence . . . he played the chimp "Lucius" in the original Planet of the Apes among other roles.
Just lucky , I've been collecting for a while, so many sellers, know what I'am interested in and when something pops up they give me a call, you just always have to do your homework. I get alot of calls that I don't jump on because you know not all calls are on genuine items. , Best, Mario ;)
Envy is bad...envy is bad...envy is bad........ ;)
Wow, I love the A&C Strange!
BK
Quote from: Anton Phibes on March 22, 2010, 07:18:34 PM
Envy is bad...envy is bad...envy is bad........ ;)
Envy is bad, But Original Glenn Strange is GOOD!(http://dcairns.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/vlcsnap-243380.png)
Thanks guy's it really is a Cool item!!!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on March 21, 2010, 01:38:37 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/belmorefront.jpg) Just got this Lionel Belmore,hard to find, but this must be the smallest autograph I own roughly 2.5 x 3.5. it's almost a stamp, signed on the back, and shown below. thanks Mario
Ahhh, the inspiration for my screen name...Herr Vogel.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/strangedoor.jpg) Autograph of recently deceased Richard Stapley from ' The Strange Door"..
I was very pleased to acquire this one recently. Basil Rathbone which I matched up with 3 pics from SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, but I had to throw in at least one of him as Sherlock Holmes. It is a program from 1961 at a college in Pennsylvania.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4492200050_5c0940af1a_b.jpg)
Awesome piece, monsterphile. You guys continue to amaze me.
Rob,TOP NOTCH!!!!!!!!!! Looks Great!!!!!! Mario
Rob, glad you could get it posted so quickly! Looks awesome!
BK
BASIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those things are like £300 on eBay! Awesome awesome awesome
Another beauty, Rob! You never fail to amaze.
You showed your Rathbone autograph--now here's what I think I'll call my Rathbone NOT-ograph! This is a Christmas card the Rathbones sent to comedienne/dancer Charlotte Greenwood:
(http://i44.tinypic.com/290znd3.jpg)
And here's the inside 'not-ograph' part:
(http://i43.tinypic.com/ogytg3.jpg)
Thinking of the tiny Lionel Belmore--here's my smallest autograph. Some long years back--it would have been in the 1970s-- I cut out a tiny photo of Alfred Hitchcock, about stamp-size, and pasted it to a 3x5 card and sent it to him. About a year later, long after I'd given up on hearing back from him, I got my SASE in the mail with the tiny photo inside--the 3x5 card apparently had parted company with the photo, and Hitch (or whoever) actually went ahead and just signed the photo itself. I say "whoever", as I can't count on it actually having been signed by Mr. H. himself. He did some signing, but also had a lot of fan stuff signed by secretary, maybe by daughter Pat, too. But it's such a fun piece I like it regardless.
I stuck it in the corner of a frame with a larger photo--
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2vuhw77.jpg)
and here's a close-up of the actual mini-pic with mini-autograph!
(http://i42.tinypic.com/106a44o.jpg)
That's amazing! I personally have issues with Hitchcock films, but there's no denying he's a legend!
I myself bought a Dana Andrews autograph off eBay last week for $9. That's £6.50 ;)
Quote from: I am the Female Dracula on April 06, 2010, 05:25:49 AMI myself bought a Dana Andrews autograph off eBay last week for $9. That's £6.50 ;)
That's cool. What is it on? I could see pairing it with a shot from CURSE OF THE DEMON.
Rob
It's a photo from a film called 'The Last Tycoon' or something. Never seen or heard of it, but it has a young Robert deNiro in it.
That's a great price for Dana Andrews! You did well.
As for having less than golden opinions about Hitch, I'm with you on that-- in fact, you have a sizeable group to rub shoulders with! He did fine film work, but certainly was frequently not, from all I've read and heard over the years, a gent who was pleasant to be with or to work for.
Quote from: typhooforme on April 06, 2010, 08:50:39 AM
As for having less than golden opinions about Hitch, I'm with you on that-- in fact, you have a sizeable group to rub shoulder with! He did fine film work, but certainly was frequently not, from all I've read and heard over the years, a gent who was pleasant to be with or to work for.
Just ask Billy Mumy! I believe that there's a fun interview with him on the Witches Dungeon's next DVD from Cortlandt Hull.
I have a program for an performance in San Francisco in the late 1950's that is autographed by Maria Meneghini Callas. The autograph is rather sweet because she did not give herself enough room on the program to sign her full name so it gets a little cramped in writing near the end. Sweet find!
Quote from: Most Horrible on April 07, 2010, 07:17:10 PM
I have a program for an performance in San Francisco in the late 1950's that is autographed by Maria Meneghini Callas. The autograph is rather sweet because she did not give herself enough room on the program to sign her full name so it gets a little cramped in writing near the end. Sweet find!
A little classical music talk for a change! Did she include Meneghini in her signature? I don't think I ever heard her spoken of as anything but "Maria Callas". The addition of the M-name in the middle would surely have made her autographing things an adventure! In the same field--well, vocal performer, anyhow--I have a couple in my collection that were space-filling autographs, too--Anna Maria Alberghetti and Amelita Galli-Curci (this last one I just got a couple weeks ago, dated 1917). Fortunately for Amelita, she had plenty of room to scrawl her considerable John Hancock (so to speak).
(http://i41.tinypic.com/14syw7t.jpg)
Getting back to film and our favorite genre--I know I have shown this somewhere, sometime--but maybe not in the present incarnation of the UMA. This is from the play OUTWARD BOUND and most diehard Universal fans will recognize the names. Bramwell Fletcher (THE MUMMY and SVENGALI) and Helen Chandler (DRACULA, and she was also in the film version of OUTWARD BOUND). At the time they were in this play, Fletcher and Chandler were husband and wife. A year later would find them apart, and Helen beginning her long sad decline.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2md1caa.jpg)
MERDE!!! That is wonderful.
Elisabeth ededed
Nice ones there!!!! here's a gal we cant forget!!!!(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Bjn9UgBmkKGrHqUH-EMEsnBYdJBLU2wUj0_.jpg) Best, Mario
Robert and Mario, those are fantastic!
BK
I haven't put 'em together yet, but these are the photos I plan to display on either side of this program--
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2md1caa.jpg)
Bramwell being frightened out of his wits by Boris--
(http://i42.tinypic.com/dwezo1.jpg)
And Helen, in a dangerous situation with Bela--
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2usu9l0.jpg)
Not sure if I shared this one before. EG Marshall was an actor, and most notably host of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater. This is a signed theater program.
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/EGM.jpg)
Mike
Got this nice surprise when I sent author Ray Bradbury a fan letter years ago.
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/RB.jpg)
Mike
Cool Mike, EG was great in both Christmas Vacation and Creepshow!
BK
Mike--Wonderful! Ray Bradbury has always been a class act all the way. I love it.
And I love that E.G. Marshal, too!
Thanks, BK and Robert! Yeah, I feel very fortunate getting EG's. I've been a fan of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater for many, many years.
Mike
I recently read the biography of the great comedy actor Bert Lahr, and was blown away by the section about how he and E.G. Marshall did the Samuel Beckett play WAITING FOR GODOT on Broadway. Amazing pairing of talents, and they were, by all reports, great.
Mike the Bradbury is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Mario
One of the local radio stations used to run those shows at midnight and I would always doze off during the commercials as I listened to them while lying in bed. E.G. was also a great actor. That's really cool.
Got this today direct from her website:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/ODea.jpg)
That's a Keeper!!!!!!!!! Mario
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on April 16, 2010, 05:52:20 PM
Got this today direct from her website:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/ODea.jpg)
Awesome! Do you have the link? i googled, but couldn't find it....
Quote from: Creature Features on April 21, 2010, 10:11:57 AM
Awesome! Do you have the link? i googled, but couldn't find it....
http://www.odeacommunications.com/showbiz.htm (http://www.odeacommunications.com/showbiz.htm)
(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5791/img298m.jpg)
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8966/img297c.jpg)
Anton, that's a great shot of Lee!! Congrats!
Mike
Anton, that Lee sucks... Great stuff and thanks for sharing. You working on a Hopkins now?
BK
Quote from: michblk on April 21, 2010, 09:45:55 PM
Anton, that Lee sucks... Great stuff and thanks for sharing. You working on a Hopkins now?
BK
Not as Sir John. I picked up a PSA DNA verified one as Hannibal Lecter though. I have actually picked up quite a few more modern actors as I know Seth will want me to have some for the day he inherits all this stuff.
I see you've been busy Phibes's!!!!!!!
Quote from: monsterphile on April 21, 2010, 10:34:37 AM
http://www.odeacommunications.com/showbiz.htm (http://www.odeacommunications.com/showbiz.htm)
Thanks man! :)
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 22, 2010, 10:50:58 AM
I see you've been busy Phibes's!!!!!!!
Not as busy as you though...... ;)
Robert,
Great autographs as always !!
And Mario,I loved the Tippi Hedren Birds photo !!
Thanks for sharing guys.
Keep collecting! Me, I like to get them personalized. I've a nice one from Chris Lee like that.
Finally got a Frank Frazetta signature!!! A friend of mine and her husband ran a comic book store, and someone sold them this Molly Hatchett picture disc, signed by all the band members. They sent it to Frank, and he signed it!! She gave it to me for my birthday!!! I'm still stunned!!
Mike
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/FF2.jpg)
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/FF1.jpg)
Some of the signatures on my picture disc frame have faded, due to being exposed to a florescent light bulb. Is there any way to restore them?
Thanks,
Mike
This is a fantastic signed item . . . especially the FF autograph.
There are some very good autograph restoration/conservation resources out there but I don't have one to specifically recommend.
Sweet autograph of Frazetta!
BK
One of my favorite folks has passed away; Himan Brown creator of the Inner Sanctum and CBS Radio Mystery Theater radio shows, among many others. I sent him an index card a few years ago and he graciously signed it for me:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Himan.jpg)
Mike
Quote from: Illoman on May 16, 2010, 02:22:26 PM
Some of the signatures on my picture disc frame have faded, due to being exposed to a florescent light bulb. Is there any way to restore them?
Thanks,
Mike
I recommend taking the autograph out of the frame and very carefully tracing over the signature with a sharpened crayon.........preferably Burnt Sienna. But I'm no expert.
Because you can never have enough Lee Draculas. This one is probably my favorite, as this shot is one of the best.
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/788/jjjgx.jpg)
I hadn't looked at this thread for a while. All I can say is AMAZING. You guys have some great stuff on here. Rob those displays you make are out of this world, As was that Tippi Hendren display created by another member.
Everyone, thank you for sharing.
Phibes, extremely cool Lee Drac!!! I have a bookplate signed by him that was in his autobiography, "Tall, Dark, and Gruesome".
Mike
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0002.jpg) Our Hammer hero Christopher Lee and Barbara Shelly
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001.jpg) And as our dear ole friend!!!! The Monster!!!!
Those are fabulous! Where did you get them?
I've had these for a while now, I had sent these to Shelly first, and then sent a handfull of Lee shot's to him , this is many years ago before "The Internet". Best, Mario
Mario,
Those are great autographs !
I'm a big Christopher Lee fan and have a couple of signatures,but those are knockouts !!!
Thanks for sharing.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/lee3_0003.jpg) Avenger, since your such a fan of Lee's....
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/lee_0004.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/monster_0005.jpg)
That's awesome, Mario. Thanks for sharing those Lee's with us. He's close to the top of my wish list...maybe someday.
Great autographs/photos lugosifan!
Mario,
Those are beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!
But now my envy meter is on overload ! LOL!!!
Here's one I got from Mr. Lee many years ago via written correspondence.
It's one of my favorites as it shows him out of character/costume/wig.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/ChristopherLee.jpg)
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on June 20, 2010, 09:13:59 PM
Here's one I got from Mr. Lee many years ago via written correspondence.
It's one of my favorites as it shows him out of character/costume/wig.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/gillmanfan/ChristopherLee.jpg)
Oops, sorry for the weird double-post.
Mario, Mario, Mario..........always gotta prove your mastery of the field. ;) I show one, you show 25. ;D
I luv ya man!!!!!!!!!!! LOL.....you still have more model kit's !!!!NO FAIR!!!!!!!!
Thank's guy's I'am glad you liked them.... Zombie Grin Zombie Grin
I have complete envy of you now. Those photos are all amazing.
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on June 21, 2010, 02:52:22 AM
I luv ya man!!!!!!!!!!! LOL.....you still have more model kit's !!!!NO FAIR!!!!!!!!
LOL! I thought I was done autograph hounding until I met you. then it started all over again. So---the same should apply to you. Go buy some models, ;D ;). Nice stuff as always!
Hope you had a Great Fathers day Buddy!!!!! they grow up quick!!!! off to buy some models......
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/BYjeQ2kKGrHgoOKkMEjlLmYgTBKiMlWkUw_.jpg) Our beautiful Zita Johann
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/3195067-1.jpg) This is a 11x14 hard to find in this size.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/colorteenage.jpg) tough thing about this guy , was finding a color photo of him!!!
Mario,
Great photos ! But since I'm a huge Peter Cushing fan,guess which is my favourite ? LOL !!
Awesome, awesome, awesome, Mario!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/1957-Curse-of-Frankenstein2.jpg) Avenger, these are for you!!!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/cushing.jpg) Your fav right!!!!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/cushing2_0002.jpg)
AAAAAAAH!
I hate you so much for those... I've only got four autographs, and I love them, but still, it's Peter Cushing.
Quote from: I am the Female Dracula on June 26, 2010, 04:29:24 AM
AAAAAAAH!
I hate you so much for those... I've only got four autographs, and I love them, but still, it's Peter Cushing.
...and you're only 13 (14 now maybe?). I didn't start collecting any until I was in my early 20s and it wasn't until my 40s when I got really into collecting autographs. Rome wasn't built in a day. It's a cliche, but you've got your whle life ahead of you...to accumulate stuff.
Rob
I know it's quite a lot for my age, but I'm still envious! You're right though, I've got the rest of my life to collect- don't want to get them all at once
And believe me, Rob and I have collected!!! stuff... like dust and age, well just speaking for myself.LOL
Hey Bonnie, don't be in to big of a hurry to accumulate stuff! ;D
It adds up quick.
Brian K
Quote from: michblk on June 27, 2010, 01:32:04 AM
Hey Bonnie, don't be in to big of a hurry to accumulate stuff! ;D
It adds up quick.
Brian K
No kidding, my husband and I are having to "rotate" stuff - put something up, take something out to the bins in the garage!
I just got two autographed photos back from actress Amy Sedaris. Not sure if they're UMA-worthy though . . . I think she's funny as hell but I don't think she's done any straight-up horror anything.
I take that back, Amy Sedaris was in Jennifer's Body.
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on July 04, 2010, 02:32:02 PM
I take that back, Amy Sedaris was in Jennifer's Body.
Post em UMA Bro!
Well this certainly made my day! I sent a xerox of the cover to How to care for Your Monster to author Norman Bridwell. He was kind enough to sign it and return it. Wouldn't you know, today it would rain and the mail man let the envelope get wet!! Argh!!! Oh well....
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Norman.jpg)
He also sent me a nice letter about why he wrote the book.
Mike
VeRy cool !!!! I like that. Mario
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on July 03, 2010, 12:35:52 PM
I just got two autographed photos back from actress Amy Sedaris. Not sure if they're UMA-worthy though . . . I think she's funny as hell but I don't think she's done any straight-up horror anything.
Delighted to see another fan of beautiful Amy Sedaris here! Letterman has her on for such brief moments. I laugh from the moment she walks out--she cracks me up!
Anna Lee 1913-2004 Starred with Karloff in BEDLAM and THE MAN WHO LIVED AGAIN, and was also in FLESH AND FANTASY, KING SOLOMON'S MINES, THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR, THE PASSING OF THE THIRD FLOOR BACK and many other films of the '30s and '40s.
A few years ago I picked up this Anna Lee autograph from Hurd's Outpost (I love Hurd's--always a good place to spend an hour or so at any convention I find them at!), and always meant to re-matt, re-frame--but never got around to it. Needed some inspiration...
(http://i25.tinypic.com/b3ocd5.jpg)
The other day I got this, for my Forry collection--it's a letter Anna Lee wrote to Forry, bursting with thanks and praise regarding a tour he gave her of his Ackermuseum. Maybe this'll inspire me to finish my Anna Lee display.
(http://i30.tinypic.com/b9eu61.jpg)
Nice Anna Lee stuff, Robert.
I'm also glad to hear that you think Hurd's Outpost is a reputable dealer. I saw them for the first time at a show in the fall and bought a Carroll Borland 8x10 autographed still which I thought was really cool. I felt good about the purchase, but like others have said, you never really know.
Robert,
As always you can be counted on to come up with these wonderful treasures to share
with us. Bravo !
Man, I would LOVE to play "American Picker" at your house Robert.
I also like Hurd's Outpost. Keith Hurd is a collector himself and boy, would I love to see what he keeps for himself.
If American Pickers ever went to Robert Taylor's house, he'd just chase them away. Besides, their van just wouldn't be big enough. His house looks like a small rancher, but it has 300 subterranean rooms.
Rob
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG3170.jpg) Hey Guy's just got this back from the shop. What'a ya think?
Outstanding as usual, Mario. I love the picture you used too.
Mario,
That is beautiful !!
Thanks your comments give me encouragement to continue!!!!!!YEAH!!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on July 12, 2010, 04:31:17 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG3170.jpg) Hey Guy's just got this back from the shop. What'a ya think?
Judging by the door behind it, it looks like it must be about 4' tall. That's a massive piece! You may just have to hang it on that door. Wall space is the greatest commodity for us, isn't it?
Rob
What's this strange W.A.L.L you speak off, Rod. I haven't seen mine in years.
Yeap!!!! haven't seen a wall in year's!!!!! LOL
That Dwight Frye is fantastic!! I never get tired of seeing your collection Mario. Not only do you have tons of great pieces but the way you have them framed is just awesome! I've recently put mine in frames (instead of the trusty envelope I've been stuffing for years)...not the custom framing but just the cheap Michaels frames I've picked up as they've been on sale. I should snap some pics to share.
You can really do great stuff with matting , frames and stuff , Michael's stuff is Awesome!!!!!!! POST THEM PIC'S!!!! and Thank's everybody.
Quote from: lblambert on July 14, 2010, 08:55:29 PM
That Dwight Frye is fantastic!! I never get tired of seeing your collection Mario. Not only do you have tons of great pieces but the way you have them framed is just awesome! I've recently put mine in frames (instead of the trusty envelope I've been stuffing for years)...not the custom framing but just the cheap Michaels frames I've picked up as they've been on sale. I should snap some pics to share.
Please do post some of your treasures. Although Mario has preeeeetty much everybody who ever lived in the way of classic horror, its always nice to see more. :o
Finally got around to framing up some various autos.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4796298509_188ef82b16_b.jpg)
Ray "Crash" Corrigan
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4796927218_b981b99018_b.jpg)
Carol Borland
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4796927182_e0529faf88_b.jpg)
Finally got the last Sinbad that I needed, Patrick Wayne.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4796298155_aba0f78f8b_b.jpg)
Tom Tryon
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4796298017_8be3880311_b.jpg)
Robert Clarke
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4796298237_5c10cc7fc1_b.jpg)
Susan Cabot
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4796298393_1809afb8a8_b.jpg)
Jonathan Frid
Rob
That's what I'am talking about, love the variety in those presentation's!!! Kudos , buddy!!!!
That Wasp Woman is really nice!!!!!!!!
Awesome!!
Awesome stuff, Rob.
Great Stuff Guys, I really like this thread. Glad you finally got your Patrick Wayne Rob. I know you've been looking for that one awhile.
BK
I also collect sports related autographs. I don't frame them as nice is you guys, they just get put in a plastic sheet and a binder. They are not really horror related except for an appearance with both Scooby Doo and Gilligan. I just picked up Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal of the Harlem Globetrotters.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P7151018.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P7151021.jpg)
BK
I love autographs, and the variety they come in--and can be displayed in--make them unfailingly interesting to collect and to view. That huge Frye display is mindboggling. It IS a wall, all on its own. Rob, I'm loving the Susan Cabot, the Robert Clarke, the Patrick Wayne, etc, etc, and I think the Tom Tryon is a WOW. Talk about a walk through horror heaven! And Brian, two of my favorite old roundball magicians! Curly and Meadowlark are basketball history. Great stuff, great stuff!
Well as I mentioned in an earlier post, I've recently framed a lot of the autos I've picked up over the last yeah as well as reframed most of my old ones that were temporarily in cheap clip frames. I've still got some to do but here's how they're coming so far. Because of the number of pictures I'll spread them out in a few posts.
I still have to frame Lenore Aubert, Basil Rathbone, Fay Wray, Abbott & Costello, Elena Verdugo, and another Elsa
Thanks for looking;
Lee
Boris Karloff:
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto001_f.jpg)
Bela Lugosi:
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto016_f.jpg)
Lon Chaney Jr & Wally Ford
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto022.jpg)
Glenn Strange
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto021_f.jpg)
Peter Lorre
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto020_f.jpg)
John Carradine
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto015_f.jpg)
Fredric March
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto019.jpg)
more...
Vincent Price x2
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto024.jpg)
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto011_f.jpg)
Elsa Lanchester
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto012.jpg)
Curt Siodmak
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto013_f.jpg)
Mae Clarke
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto023.jpg)
Evelyn Ankers
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto003_f.jpg)
Zita Johann
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto002_f.jpg)
Marie Windsor
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto014_f.jpg)
Turhan Bey
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto006_f.jpg)
last ones for now...
Ben Chapman & Julie Adams
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto017.jpg)
Kevin McCarthy & Dana Wynter
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto018.jpg)
Rex Reason
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto010_f.jpg)
Jeff Morrow
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto005_f.jpg)
John Agar
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto007_f.jpg)
Chester Morris
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto004_f.jpg)
Michael Landon & Gary Conway
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto009_f.jpg)
Sandra Harrison
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto008.jpg)
I agree with Robert.
I love autographs and you guys have blown me away with these great displays !
Thanks for sharing and keep 'em coming !!!!!!!!!!!!
Great stuff lblambert!
BK
beautiful displays, lblambert! Love the Vincent Price caricature.
Great Suff lblambert!!!!!, love the photo's you used!!!!!!!!
Some very nice pieces. Sandra Harrison is an unsual one to find. Where do you find these mattes? Rob
Quote from: lblambert on July 19, 2010, 11:53:23 PM
(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/YukonLeeFX/Autographs/auto004_f.jpg)
Thanks so much for the comments guys. I really appreciate them!
Rob, the matted Turhan Bey was an Ebay find and the other three were put together by a UACC registered dealer called Leisure Time Industries.
:o You're my new hero, Iblambert!!!!
Great stuff!
I'd love to get my hands on a nice Peter Lorre autograph.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/invisi.jpg) Don't know if you'll see him, (Pardon the pun), but just got this killer pose!!!!!!Good Ole Vinnie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great photo,Mario !!
One of my favorites...
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/backlotcharlie/annefrancisauto.jpg)
I love you, Anne!
Great photo,Bob !
I've got a couple of the Honey West books.
Anne Francis is still great !!
Gotta love Anne Francis!
BK
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/lionelatwill.jpg) Just got this in , rare to see on a Mystery of the Wax Museum photo.
Now that's awesome, Mario. Great find.
Mario,
You continue to amaze !
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks guy's alot of treasure's still out there!!!!!
I honor of Ms Neal
BK
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P1011033.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P8151031.jpg)
Nice shots Brian. Did you ask her to write the Klaatu quote or did she do it on her own?
Rob
I asked her.
Quote from: monsterphile on August 15, 2010, 12:24:56 PM
Nice shots Brian. Did you ask her to write the Klaatu quote or did she do it on her own?
Rob
I love those!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm currently having framed a psycho autograph display it will contain anthony perkins, janet leigh, vera miles, martin balsam, john gavin, virginia gregg , frank albertson, vaughn taylor, john anderson, ted knight, lurene tuttle , john mcintire, alfred hitchcock, pat hitchcock, simon oakland and jeanette nolan here's just a taste
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/e.jpg)
Very Nice!!!! can't wait to see it finished!!!
Quote from: jacksparrow900 on August 16, 2010, 11:54:46 AM
i'm currently having framed a psycho autograph display it will contain anthony perkins, janet leigh, vera miles, martin balsam, john gavin, virginia gregg , frank albertson, vaughn taylor, john anderson, ted knight, lurene tuttle , john mcintire, alfred hitchcock, pat hitchcock, simon oakland and jeanette nolan here's just a taste
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/e.jpg)
Dude the Hitchcock rocks
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/una.jpg) For your approval these are getting really tough, just got this one in. Best, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/belmore.jpg) I 've been waiting for an 8x10 of this Tough guy for a while, finally!!!! Have an album sheet and a small photo signed on the back , if some one is interested. Thanks, Mario
Hey guys; do you all frame and display your photos? I have a decent collection going, and some of them are soon to be irreplaceable (Not to be morbid, but you know what i mean)...i hear that the frames can actually ruin the photos over time. Anyone have any expieriences with that?
Any advice/suggestions is appreciated...
I've got all of my autographs in plastic archival sleeves . . . none are framed/mounted.
Quote from: Creature Features on September 03, 2010, 11:01:49 AM
Hey guys; do you all frame and display your photos? I have a decent collection going, and some of them are soon to be irreplaceable (Not to be morbid, but you know what i mean)...i hear that the frames can actually ruin the photos over time. Anyone have any expieriences with that?
Any advice/suggestions is appreciated...
Autographs fall under the category of ephemera as far as antiques and collectibles go. Ephemera by definition: "a class of collectable items not originally intended to last for more than a short time, such as tickets, posters, postcards, or labels." Anything on paper will eventually break down, but we try to do our best to preserve them as much as possible. I do have a lot of autographs in binders because I just don't have enough wall space to display them. For me, I want to able to display a lot of them, especially the really cool stuff. I think photogrpahs signed with markers are probably the ones most likely to fade over time. As long as you're careful not to smudge it, pencil on paper is probably the least likely to fade. It's your call what you want to do.
Rob
Thanks for the info, folks. :)
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on September 03, 2010, 11:04:45 AM
I've got all of my autographs in plastic archival sleeves . . . none are framed/mounted.
Same with me. It's a little harder to enjoy them, but they last a lot longer.
Speaking of framing and displaying, here are some I recently got around to framing. Sorry for the less than stellar photography.
Another hero from a Harryhausen film, Harry Hamlin as Perseus in the original CLASH OF THE TITANS
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4969001285_dc5cdce853_b.jpg)
Soon to join Fay Wray on the wall, Bruce Cabot from the original KING KONG
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/4969001135_e03179aaca_b.jpg)
Kharis' best buddy, Turhan Bey from THE MUMMY'S TOMB
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4969001351_d6b389979c_b.jpg)
Marvin Miller the original voice of Robby the Robot and Aquaman
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4969628058_c1353e6b1e_b.jpg)
and finally, Hammer's gentleman actor, Peter Cushing
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4969611284_04fd1297ed_b.jpg)
Those are beautiful Rob!
BK
Love those, Rob, especially the Cushing.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/AARICHARDSONJohn4.jpg) Just found this , he's still alive , but a recluse, and will not sign anything.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/AARICHARDSONJohn1.jpg) John Richardson.....
Rob, love those framed pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
Went to Fright Night film fest few months back in Kentucky and met some celebs. Seth got a boatload of autographs. Dear old Dad bought just two for myself. Newer (as in the late 70's early 80's newer), but nice additions nevertheless. Thoughts?
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/7439/img330.jpg)
(http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/5890/img331.jpg)
A buddy of mine recently went to the Famous Monsters of Filmland con that was held in Indiana. He bought a lot of nice things while there and got to have the pleasure of meeting the celebs, etc. A short time later he lost his job. I am off work also, but I have a little stash of cash carrying us through by the Grace of God. So--when he needed some quick cash he turned to me.
I was very grateful that he thought of me first, as he gave me a really good deal. $65 got me these, the Gogos print is signed, and limited to only 500. The Bela poster is framed! It pays to have friends think of you. This was almost as good as getting to go to the show:
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2465/img327.jpg)
(http://[http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9057/img328q.jpg/img%5D%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bimg%5Dhttp://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1746/1007259.jpg)
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1246/img329.jpg)
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/7475/1007258e.jpg)
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/3091/1007259v.jpg)
(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/9245/img328.jpg)
Mario and Anton, some great stuff to see there. I've met Donnie and Janet, and they are both really nice people. FRIGHT NIGHT was such a part of mypost-teen years. It was such a fun horror movie. An 80s classic.
Rob
Run up the UMA flag at half mast.
Rest in Peace Mr. McCarthy.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/Rest-In-PeaceKevinMcCarthy2.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/philbin.jpg) Hey autograph hounds, sometimes we get an autograph, on a still when we really can't find the still we want to get it on, so we settle for the stills that are available, check out this Mary Philbin.... I believe this would be the still......This was a negative, produced by Scott MacQueen, and signed in person... Thanks!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/fm.jpg) Another example of getting that special autograph on the perfect pic. enjoy....
Double awesome, Mario. Thanks for sharing again.
Great stuff Mario, the photos are awesome alone even without the autograph.
BK
Thank's for the thumbs up!!!!!!!!
This is my newest acquisition. signed 8x10 of Rick Baker. My wife, and daughter got this as one of my birthday presents. Sorry for the bad pic, but I used my cell phone (the bright spot is not on the photo, it was the flash). Full provenance from Iconographs.
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/tcbcollector/wewwww.jpg)
Love it EP. That photo is hilarious!
BK
That 's great!!!! he seems to be such a humble guy!!!!!
Quote from: EP1972 on September 27, 2010, 08:15:19 AM
This is my newest acquisition. signed 8x10 of Rick Baker. My wife, and daughter got this as one of my birthday presents. Sorry for the bad pic, but I used my cell phone (the bright spot is not on the photo, it was the flash). Full provenance from Iconographs.
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/tcbcollector/wewwww.jpg)
LOL!! Great pic!! Congrats stranger!
Thanks guys! Yeah I love the photo too! Scatter ma boy......where have you been?
Quote from: EP1972 on September 27, 2010, 06:46:23 PM
Thanks guys! Yeah I love the photo too! Scatter ma boy......where have you been?
Moving........renovating........going broke.
Here is a Benito Del Toro as "The Wolfman" on its way too me now also from Iconographs. I love the irony that I just got the Rick Baker, and now I have is creation on the way......
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/tcbcollector/88671.jpg)
That's a great Wolfman Shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on September 28, 2010, 01:35:20 PM
That's a great Wolfman Shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! I think Iconographs has another. Check it out.
NICE one EP!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-1.jpg) Just dusted this one off for you Mummy fan's...
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001-2.jpg) Any Hunchback fans??????
Definitely not monster-related, but I've been after this guy for quite a while. I've seen guitarist Phil Keaggy in concert about 7 or 8 times. He hardly ever signs after a gig because he puts so much into his performance he's wiped out. Recently his web site offered signed copies of his latest cd. I jumped at the chance. Here's a scan:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Keaggy.jpg)
Here's a video of him playing. This song really moves me emotionally. Nice instrumental...
Phil Keaggy March of the Clouds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktUqHjXmk2Q#)
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on October 04, 2010, 04:43:05 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-1.jpg) Just dusted this one off for you Mummy fan's...
I figured you would be the one to start wiping that fella out. He must be in need of some dough. he's been selling tons of good things as late. Too bad I am broke, lol.
I getting wiped out too!!!! LOL!!!!!! still have to send you the item to get painted, Thanks,Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-4.jpg) Our beloved Mary Philbin.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001-4.jpg) Our other beloved , Zita Johann...
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-3.jpg) We have our dog lover's and our cat people!!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-2.jpg) here's the daughter!!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on October 21, 2010, 03:33:00 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-2.jpg) here's the daughter!!!!!
This one officially makes me green with envy. Zombie In Luv
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001-3.jpg) Forgot this one !!!!!
Mario, those are some great autographs, especially Zita, Gloria and the Baron himself...
Thank's baron!!!!!!
Quote from: BaronLatos35 on October 22, 2010, 05:59:14 AM
Mario, those are some great autographs, especially Zita, Gloria and the Baron himself...
As soon as I saw that, I thought of you, dude!
Mario and Anton, you guys have all the coolest stuff!
Mike, glad you received a tough signature of someone you enjoy!
BK
Thanks, for the comments!!!!!!
Okay, here's another guy I've been after for quite a while!! When I was a monster kid growing up, I was lucky to have two horror hosts I could watch. There was the Cool Ghoul out of Cincinnati who hosted Scream-In on Saturday nights at 9pm, then at 11:30 we had Dr Creep, hosting Shock Theater in Dayton. I *finally* got the good Dr.'s autograph!!
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/DrCreep.jpg)
I like it!!!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on October 24, 2010, 04:19:47 PM
I like it!!!!!!
Thanks!! I was able to get the Cool Ghoul's as well several years ago.
Here is my latest. Not and oldie, but a goodie! Will Arnett. Sorry about the glare.
BK
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/PA171066.jpg)
Quote from: Illoman on October 20, 2010, 04:42:04 PM
Definitely not monster-related, but I've been after this guy for quite a while. I've seen guitarist Phil Keaggy in concert about 7 or 8 times. He hardly ever signs after a gig because he puts so much into his performance he's wiped out. Recently his web site offered signed copies of his latest cd. I jumped at the chance. Here's a scan:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Keaggy.jpg)
Here's a video of him playing. This song really moves me emotionally. Nice instrumental...
Phil Keaggy March of the Clouds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktUqHjXmk2Q#)
Thanks for posting this!! Phil Keaggy is great, and I found some awesome music from Rich Mullins I love also!!
Yeah, some of Rich's stuff is really great.
Just a quick one. I got to meet Roy Thinnes at Chiller on Friday and talk to hi about the movie THE NORLISS TAPES and Dan Curtis. A neat experience.
Oops, forgot to load the pic--
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/5129941623_797a2deb97_b.jpg)
Rob
Here's my current list of classic autographs:
Carla Laemmle; Dracula 1931
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2mgzh0.jpg)
Gloria Stuart; The Invisible Man 1933
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2ntuzbs.jpg)
Janet Ann Gallow; Ghost Of Frankenstein 1942
(http://i56.tinypic.com/972lw2.jpg)
June Lockhart; She-Wolf Of London 1946
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2lc68ep.jpg)
Ann Robinson; War Of The Worlds 1953
(http://i56.tinypic.com/23gydk8.jpg)
Julie Adams; Creature From The Black Lagoon 1954
(http://i51.tinypic.com/14tvucz.jpg)
Ben Chapman; Creature From The Black Lagoon 1954 (Land Sequences)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/zv8kl3.jpg)
Ricou Browning; Creature From The Black Laggon 1954 (Underwater Sequences)
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2a61rmw.jpg)
Mara Corday; Tarantula 1955
(http://i53.tinypic.com/29aw2m9.jpg)
Marta Kristen; Lost In Space 1965
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2v9tfgy.jpg)
Mark Goddard; Lost In Space 1965
(http://i54.tinypic.com/23k6cmv.jpg)
Judith O'Dea; Night Of The Living Dead 1968
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2s9eqo7.jpg)
Bill Hinzman; Night Of The Living Dead 1968
(http://i52.tinypic.com/54auep.jpg)
Awesome collection, Creature!!!
Creature, that is some Great stuff!!!!!, love that shot of Ann Robinson, she is such a sweetheart, Thanks for sharing, Mario
Great stuff Tom, thanks for posting your stuff!
Where did you get that pic of Carla?
BK
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on November 20, 2010, 12:34:31 PM
Creature, that is some Great stuff!!!!!, love that shot of Ann Robinson, she is such a sweetheart, Thanks for sharing, Mario
Thanks! Yeah, she's a total doll!
Quote from: michblk on November 20, 2010, 02:59:17 PM
Great stuff Tom, thanks for posting your stuff!
Where did you get that pic of Carla?
BK
Thanks! I just did an image google with her name and that one caught my eye so i printed it out on photo paper. There was a decent shot of her from her scene in Dracula, but it didn't show her beautiful face as well as the one above.
After the holidays, i plan on pursuing autographs from:
Russell Johnson: It Came From Outer Space/Gilligan's Island
James Arness: The Thing
Jonathan Frid: Dark Shadows
Elyse Knox-Harmon: The Mummy's Tomb
I'm also interested in Colleen Gray from The Leech Woman, but i can't find any leads on an address for her...does anyone have it? I know she's doing a con next year somewhere up north, but i can't attend...
Russell Johnson was also in THIS ISLAND EARTH and ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS. He has a website, but when I just tried it, it asked for a login name and password..strange.
Arness has photos available on this site: http://www.jamesarness.com/ (http://www.jamesarness.com/)
but none of him from THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD. Hey Jim, what about us Sci Fi fans?
Here's Frid's site: http://jonathanfrid.com/New%20Site/news.htm (http://jonathanfrid.com/New%20Site/news.htm)
I couldn't find any official website's for Knox or Gray.
Rob
Quote from: monsterphile on November 21, 2010, 02:44:04 PM
Russell Johnson was also in THIS ISLAND EARTH and ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS. He has a website, but when I just tried it, it asked for a login name and password..strange.
Arness has photos available on this site: http://www.jamesarness.com/ (http://www.jamesarness.com/)
but none of him from THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD. Hey Jim, what about us Sci Fi fans?
Here's Frid's site: http://jonathanfrid.com/New%20Site/news.htm (http://jonathanfrid.com/New%20Site/news.htm)
I couldn't find any official website's for Knox or Gray.
Rob
If you mail Frid a photo, dont expect to get
the actual photo you mail in back. His agent
keeps them to make re-strikes and then sends back a signed restrike of the photo that was bought and mailed to him. >:( They also have this tendency to get bent up quite a bit on the way back. :o
Quote from: monsterphile on November 21, 2010, 02:44:04 PM
but none of him from THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD. Hey Jim, what about us Sci Fi fans?
Rob
Yeah, i noticed that. I was thinking about just sending him one of my own and see what happens. But yeah; his site is a motherlode to fans of Gunsmoke!
Thanks for the info!
Jonathan Frid is very prompt. I sent for an autographed picture from his site and received it in about 10 days.
I had ordered the surprise pack from Frid's website some time ago. It's an autographed program from his one-man show, 2 or 3 unsigned small photos, and some photocopied articles. It's $10 plus $5 for postage. I actually prefer signed paper to photos. It allows me to cmbine the autograph with multiple images easier.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4796298393_1809afb8a8_b.jpg)
The bottom right, top left, and middle left photos are the ones that accomapnied the program.
Rob
Wow, that's nice! ^
Quote from: monsterphile on November 22, 2010, 11:47:10 AM
I had ordered the surprise pack from Frid's website some time ago. It's an autographed program from his one-man show, 2 or 3 unsigned small photos, and some photocopied articles. It's $10 plus $5 for postage. I actually prefer signed paper to photos. It allows me to cmbine the autograph with multiple images easier.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4796298393_1809afb8a8_b.jpg)
The bottom right, top left, and middle left photos are the ones that accomapnied the program.
Rob
This is my favorite Frid I have. I only have two shots left because I had to sell a bunch of them off to pay bills whilst I be unemployed (kills me to do this). I had bought a nice 8x10 glossy of this and sent it in. I got a cheaper matte finished re-strike back signed. Kind of bitter sweet, but its still a great shot and its signed.
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8132/frid.jpg)
Anton, That's a Great Shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on November 24, 2010, 04:04:37 AM
Anton, That's a Great Shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Word had it that he despises the shots of him with fangs bared and in make up. The two I have kept are both fangs bared shots. I guess I should feel lucky he didnt refuse. Lee is the same way about Dracula now. There was a period for awhile he kind of warmed up to his legacy and signed Dracula pics galore. Now he's back to refusing. You once told me you had a story about Frid to tell me. You havent yet (unless I am going senile...a possibility I suppose)....so shoot me an email. ;)
That's the shot of Frid that I like the best. If he had that one on his website when I had ordered, I actually would have gotten that one.
Rob
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/naish0011.jpg) Greeting's sig finders, stumbled across these treasures recently. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/hobson0011.jpg) Hobson, like I've never seen.... Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/daniell0011.jpg) Hard to find on a still from The Body Snatcher....
Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on November 26, 2010, 02:51:52 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/hobson0011.jpg) Hobson, like I've never seen.... Mario
Gorgeous!
INCREDIBLE SHOTS!, Mario. At least I've SEEN an approximation of the Hobson shot, in lobby cards. I have never seen a Henry Daniell from BODY SNATCHER, or in any sort of decent size or quality. It's stunning.
"E" ededed
Thank's for all the Thiumb's up!!!!!!! Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on November 27, 2010, 08:24:42 PM
Thank's for all the Thiumb's up!!!!!!! Mario
I love Naish as Daniel in HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN. I just watched it again last week and as always, I find Daniel to be such a sympathetic character. Naish is still on my want list.
Rob
Henry Daniel....wow. You always impress. Just watched a load of him in the Thriller dvd box set.Is there no end to your horrors? ;)
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on November 26, 2010, 02:51:52 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/hobson0011.jpg) Hobson, like I've never seen.... Mario
I love this one...
Quote from: monsterphile on December 17, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
I haven't made up a display for it yet, but I wanted to share a pic of the autograph that I had been searching for. I was almost convinced that I would never find one. It's from Todd Armstrong of JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1992 at the age of 55. He didn't do much acting after the 1960s.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4192940602_81f0e3c268_m.jpg)
After more than a year, I finally got this piece done. At the time, I only had one of the X-Plus skeletons, but over time, I did get more of them. Then the problem was to find a deep shadowbox that the skeletons would fit in. Over the summer, I found one that had a dried bouquet of flowers in it at a yard sale. I added the X-Plus harpy on top of some fish tank Greek columns. When it's ready to go on a wall, I'll add the X-Plus Hydra and plastic Talos along the top of it. (2nd pic)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5310606932_c4e04a734d_b.jpg)
As it will look when I get in up on a wall.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5310607028_e54630c9ae_b.jpg)
Rob
Rob, that looks SWEET!!
Now that I'm looking at it, I should go back and put some ground plants and stuff in, like the stuff used for train sets.
Rob
Quote from: monsterphile on December 31, 2010, 04:17:49 PM
Now that I'm looking at it, I should go back and put some ground plants and stuff in, like the stuff used for train sets.
Rob
But the skeletons weren't fighting on the grass..........
(http://www.ikitmovie.com/blog/wwwroot/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/JasonAndTheArgonauts-300x221.jpg)
You know I like that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GReat job!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Scatter on December 31, 2010, 04:23:52 PM
But the skeletons weren't fighting on the grass..........
Not grass like a lawn, but weeds, like in these shots:
(http://www.brownblogfilms.com/uploads/2009/10/07.-Jason-and-the-argonauts.jpg)
(http://hwcdn.themoviedb.org/backdrops/c79/4bc934d1017a3c57fe015c79/jason-and-the-argonauts-original.jpg)
Weeds it is!!
I love those diorama/autograph displays of yours, Rob. What depth it adds to each display--it draws the viewer into the autograph display just as the movies draw one into the action!
Beautiful arrangement! You have a real knack for putting together a totally striking visual...CONGRATS!!
That is so AWESOME Rob!
Rob, you make the coolest displays! Not sure where you store all these? Mine just go in a plastic sheet and a binder. Not very original.
BK
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001-6.jpg) Some recent addition's, I 'd like to Thank the collector's on this board that have helped me with my collection this past year..best, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0002-4.jpg) Here's a Strange.......request...... Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Zucco1.jpg) 2011 is starting out with some good stuff, here's a letter written and signed by none other than George Zucco.
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on January 16, 2011, 04:48:43 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Zucco1.jpg) 2011 is starting out with some good stuff, here's a letter written and signed by none other than George Zucco.
I doubt you have very much competition right now bro. I hear more people talk more about necessity these days than our hobbies and interests. They are scared to death that the world is going to run out of food and gas and we will all be forced to live in caves, burning books for a heat source,lol. ;D The boards I visit have very few new topics, there isnt as much toy or collectible news as there used to be, and it seems like the whole world is holding its breath waiting for things to "get better". The economy seems to be scaring more people than Dracula or Frankenstein for the time being. Making it a pretty good buyer's market if you have a good source of income, and dont mind investing some of it in your hobby right now. ededed
Maybe I should post my meagre collection to keep the thread active!
Quote from: I am the Female Dracula on January 21, 2011, 11:12:04 AM
Maybe I should post my meagre collection to keep the thread active!
I submit the triple dog dare: let's see what you consider meager. ;)
Quote from: I am the Female Dracula on January 21, 2011, 11:12:04 AM
Maybe I should post my meagre collection to keep the thread active!
Sure! Always love seeing a fellow fan's collection!
I'll need to take a few dodgy photos on my phone first, but shouldn't be too hard!
You've been a UMA member for a long time (sinceway back when you were 13...lol) and surely by now you realize that we love to look at collections regardless of the size.
Rob
Quote from: I am the Female Dracula on January 21, 2011, 03:24:42 PM
I'll need to take a few dodgy photos on my phone first, but shouldn't be too hard!
POST POST POST!!! ;D
Quote from: monsterphile on January 21, 2011, 04:07:13 PM
You've been a UMA member for a long time (sinceway back when you were 13...lol) and surely by now you realize that we love to look at collections regardless of the size.
Rob
True that. Mario is the "Unicron" of autograph collecting. (a Transformers reference. Unicron devours entire planets. Mario just devours planets of autographs,lol.) But he still finds the time to admire someone else's humble collection. Like mine. :D
OK, but they are seriously dodgy! I couldn't get the light right- the main light reflected off the polypockets/folder pockets, the flash light was too harsh and it's too dark in shadow! Oh well- most of these are obtained from eBay, so they're probably all fake anyway! Here they are:
Mary Carlisle (first autograph I got by request!)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011761.jpg)
Gloria Stuart
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011763.jpg)
Louise Allbritton
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011766.jpg)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011768.jpg)
Barbara Shelley (eBay)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011769.jpg)
Carole Mathews and Beverly Garland
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011770.jpg)
Elena Verdugo
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011778.jpg)
Tris Coffin
(I have a strange obsession with his name and the Corpse Vanishes)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011776.jpg)
Gene Tierney
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011780.jpg)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011781.jpg)
Ingrid Pitt (so glad I got this personalised and all a few months before she passed away)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011782.jpg)
Barbara Jefford
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011786.jpg)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011785.jpg)
Dana Andrews
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011779.jpg)
Barbara Shelley (from my awesome day at the Tropical Zoo with her! The black and white one was bought, but she gave me the colour one free and let me choose it as well! :D :D)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011772.jpg)
(http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/KissMyAssHoney/21012011774.jpg)
I think I've uploaded my Vincent Price before, and I can't find my Martin Kosleck at the moment, so this is it I'm afraid.
That is a great collection!!
Thank you! I'm sorry the photos really don't do them justice
Nice Collection Bonnie! Yes, I would like to see more of the photos. Love the Ingrid Pitt!
BK
I wrote to Tristram Coffin back in the early eighties and he sent me a really nice signed photo, who would not want the King of the rocketmen himself. Nice autographs Bonnie maybe you could tell us a bit more about the day at the zoo with miss Shelley.
Bonnie, those are wonderful!!!!!!!!!do tell us the story of you and Barbara at the zoo? Mario
Well it's all really a blur in the aftermath! I went to London to go to the signing at the Tropical Zoo. Barbara Shelley, Caroline Munro and Martine Beswick were meant to be there (Caroline had to pull out though). When I got there I was so nervous I couldn't go into the signing room for an hour. Finally I did, and there was a man already talking to Barbara so I waited my turn. I tried to say hi a few times, but whatever happened Barbara couldn't notice me (it later turns out her eyesight and hearing is quite bad). But I managed to asked to purchase a photo, which she personalised for me, and then I sat down beside her. There was an awkward pause- and then I told her how big a fan I was and we just got talking!
I felt so awful for my grandfather, because I left him for about three hours doing nothing. I was meanwhile talking to Barbara about basically everything- WW2, school, acting, all the old films I liked, but mostly she told me awesome stories about behind the scenes of films and TV shows I hadn't seen. She was so lovely to me, saying that she would've been bored out of her skull without me to talk to, and she told me to pick another photo for free. Then we went to feed the lemurs (Barbara used me as a walking stick) and then the sloth, Cynthia (this was another great thing- I hadn't been to a zoo since I was 8 and I love animals!).
After that I took her back to the room where a man was waiting to get an autograph, and I left. She said I could write to her, and I did, but I'm not sure I got the address right (I think I wrote to Barbara Shelley c/o BBC TV Centre, Wood Lane, London).
It was a brilliant day and I don't mind if she never replies, because hanging out with her for two hours was more than what i ever could have expected in the first place!
Bonnie,
That's a great story! I imagine that she was probably tickled that someone your age was interested in these films. It's a shame Caroline Munro wasn't there. She is a really wonderful woman and very friendly. Hopefully you'll get the chance and have another story to tell someday.
Rob
Awesome collection Bonnie! May i ask where you got the Louise Allbritton? Loved her in Son of Drac!
The Louise Allbritton was just an eBay find, so no real guarantee, but I love it anyway.
I just got this one in the mail today, from one of my favorite movies!
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/apes.jpg)
BK
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/GlennShadix.jpg)
Sweet!! Shadix was awesome!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0002-5.jpg) Who would have thought that Mr. Zucco was such a party animal. " When is the next party please?"....
I have a Creature poster poster with both Ben Chapman and Ricou Browning with with Julia Adams autographs. Also i have a photo sighed personally by Barbara Steele.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/CraigStevens.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/rooney.jpg)
They're not old school monster related, but I do have these two pieces of my artwork signed by the actors
(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/005/b/1/i_get_around_by_tomkrohne-d36irfq.jpg)
Dada, nice matting of your sigs!
Monsterfink, cool stuff. I like that Robert Englund drew a picture on yours!
BK
Love the art work Monsterfink and also think the Englund addition is cool lol.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001-7.jpg) Here is stuntman Joe Bonamo, as one of the manimals in" Island of the Lost Souls" he played a couple of the manimals on the set at different times, he also doubled for Chaney Sr in Hunchback. emjoy, Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on February 28, 2011, 04:31:13 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001-7.jpg) Here is stuntman Joe Bonamo, as one of the manimals in" Island of the Lost Souls" he played a couple of the manimals on the set at different times, he also doubled for Chaney Sr in Hunchback. emjoy, Mario
More awesomeness from Mario. Great score!
Thank's there Bud!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on February 28, 2011, 04:31:13 PMHere is stuntman Joe Bonamo, as one of the manimals in" Island of the Lost Souls" he played a couple of the manimals on the set at different times, he also doubled for Chaney Sr in Hunchback. emjoy, Mario
I love the oddball ones that aren't big stars, but are sometimes even cooler to find because they are so hard to find.
Rob
Your right about that Rob!!!! Mario
Recently working on some pages for a mixed bag of autographs for the binder. Sadly, They can't all go on the walls.
John Landis (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5546363747_2b5202b39a.jpg)
Donald Sutherland is apparently known for using a secretarrial signature through the mail, so I was pleased to finder and older in person album page. Yes, that's my poor attempt at a "pod" next the picture. (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5546363529_3d2efce123_z.jpg)
Paula Raymond (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5546945542_8064d0dc45_z.jpg)
James Franciscus from BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5546363119_a73c643c47_z.jpg)
Not monster related, but Fess Parker as Davy Crockett (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5546362817_91b9153469_z.jpg)
Elyse Knox from THE MUMMY'S TOMB (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5546944736_be0a83ffd4_z.jpg)
Rosco Ates from FREAKS (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5546944480_8bb7f984e9_z.jpg)
You can't tell from the pic, but the red dots are stick on gel-like "drops of blood". (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5546944228_2df84a27da_z.jpg)
Karloff's co-star, Thurl Ravenscroft as the singing voice from THE GRINCH THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5546944064_f8e8920a43_z.jpg)
Patrick Macnee of 'The Avengers' (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5546463311_6bbe7c4656_z.jpg)
Richard Arlen from ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5546463199_8962f5b93c_z.jpg)
Quote from: monsterphile on March 01, 2011, 11:07:29 PM
I love the oddball ones that aren't big stars, but are sometimes even cooler to find because they are so hard to find.
Rob
I sent a photo and autograph request to Elyse Knox about a month ago...still waiting...
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-7.jpg) Maria has arrived!!!!!!! hope you guy's enjoy Mario
This was my favorite gift I got this past Christmas!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/creaturerevenge/IMG_2182.jpg)
-- Greg
Craeturesrevenge it great!!!!!, did you put it together????? AWESOME
Kinda... Bride is one of my favorite films of all time, and Dr. Pretorious is like my favorite film character ever, so for Christmas my dad started on a hunt for an Ernest Thesiger autograph for me, he ended up coming across a really cool guy who authenticates and sell autographs and specializes in classic horror actors, he ended up getting the set from him then assembled them all in the frame together. It's the new centerpiece for the home theater I'm building! I have some other autographs too but they are mostly in storage right now until i can get into my new house! Oh how I miss them! I have an original Shlock poster signed by John Landis, an autographed Spielberg photo, and I just got my hands on a Gloria Stuart, I'm waiting on a Claude Rains to do a framed Invisible Man set!
Rob, you always do some of the coolest displays and photos.
BK
Quote from: creaturerevenge on March 24, 2011, 09:34:52 AM
This was my favorite gift I got this past Christmas!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/creaturerevenge/IMG_2182.jpg)
-- Greg
Greg, how could that NOT be your favorite gift?? Man, that's off the CHAIN!!
Here is an interesting item that just ended:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=370494795587&si=Tn1BpVOyZifD%252FlRbWhrKtKQT%252B%252BM%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=370494795587&si=Tn1BpVOyZifD%252FlRbWhrKtKQT%252B%252BM%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT)
Did anyone here win this auction?
A buddy got this for me at Horror Hound weekend in Indiana this past weekend.
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/91/img423y.jpg)
Lucky guy! That's excellent!
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/PatOBriancopy.jpg)
This is an autograph that I made a page for a good while back, but just redid it because I used images from COLOSSAL BEAST, not realizing that Langan didn't reprise his role. WHoops!
I like the new page better.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5601446161_cda72783fe_z.jpg)
This next one is Jacqueline Pearce from Hammer's THE REPTILE. It was a special card from a recent set. Just had to contact the card company and redeem the insert for the autographed card.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5601443423_96476879ae_z.jpg)
Rob
Quote from: monsterphile on April 08, 2011, 08:16:04 PM
This is an autograph that I made a page for a good while back, but just redid it because I used images from COLOSSAL BEAST, not realizing that Langan didn't reprise his role. WHoops!
I like the new page better.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5601446161_cda72783fe_z.jpg)
This next one is Jacqueline Pearce from Hammer's THE REPTILE. It was a special card from a recent set. Just had to contact the card company and redeem the insert for the autographed card.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5601443423_96476879ae_z.jpg)
Rob
Awesome Rob!
Quote from: monsterphile on April 08, 2011, 08:16:04 PM
This is an autograph that I made a page for a good while back, but just redid it because I used images from COLOSSAL BEAST, not realizing that Langan didn't reprise his role. WHoops!
I like the new page better.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5601446161_cda72783fe_z.jpg)
This next one is Jacqueline Pearce from Hammer's THE REPTILE. It was a special card from a recent set. Just had to contact the card company and redeem the insert for the autographed card.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5601443423_96476879ae_z.jpg)
Rob
Freaking cool Rob!!
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/davidmannerscopy.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/Lundcopy.jpg)
Great addition's, and VERY VERY COOL avatar!!!!!!!!! Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 28, 2011, 12:35:29 AM
Great addition's, and VERY VERY COOL avatar!!!!!!!!! Mario
Thanks Mario.. I keep meaning to add the stamp text (
32cent USA Dracula) I'm not sure everyone knows its from the US Stamp collection.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/198907_10150094831957735_656002734_6767749_2195427_n.jpg) Wanted to share this new acquisition with the group here, Matt Wllis as Andreas, this one is a little different than the framed one, shown in earlier posts, Best, Mario
I love the "Matt Wllis". Nice to any collection.
Thanks, Dadabigalow,,,,, Mario
Some great pieces there Mario and Dadabigelow.
Just got these 2 gifted to me by a dear friend that met the actors at a show near where she lives. From AMC's "The Walking Dead" (a great series!)
Keisha Tillis as Morgan's zombified wife
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/5722025167_a50bb4cf8e.jpg)
Addy Miller as the little girl zombie (Awww, how cute)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/5722025443_8ed0e5f5b3_z.jpg)
I've got some other ones that need to get worked on. I'm trying to wrap up all the loose pices that I still have that need pages or frame set ups. I've even trying to get some hung on the walls. This monster room is just too messy. lol
Rob
Congrats Rob, I love that show! So intense, especially what happens to the little Zombie Girl.
BK
Thanks Rob, Great stuff there with you as well..... Mario
Nice addition Rob.
I haven't seen "The Walking Dead", I did see some great Makeup photos
In FMOF. They have a great up close shot of Addy Miller. Very gruesome.
Got this in the mail today. The legendary inker Joe Sinnott! Nice that he drew a Thor for me as well.
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/JoeS.jpg)
I like that,,, Thor alway's been my favorite. Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on May 21, 2011, 01:12:48 PM
I like that,,, Thor alway's been my favorite. Mario
Thanks, Mario. Yeah, I'm a Thor fan from way back. Ironically enough, Joe inked two issues of Thor over Neal Adams, and I thought their two styles just didn't mesh very well. Now Sinnott over Kirby was comic book heaven!!!
That is sweet Mike, I have a Sinnott Thing drawing in my book and my Dick Ayers sent me a Thor drawing when I sent him a Thor figure. I'll have to post them.
BK
Played a little loosy on this one. A mated over more that 75% of the signed picture
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/julieAdamsphotobucket.jpg)
Awesome display, dadabigalow!
A beautiful and classy Lady!
BK
QuoteNow Sinnott over Kirby was comic book heaven!!!
Yes, yes, yes Illo! Though Joe was a fine artist in his own right, his inking of Kirby was the height of Marvel Mania! Pure magic! Buddy
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0001-8.jpg) Hey Gang, it's been a while found these under the slab!!!!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0002-6.jpg) Our favorite Leech Woman!!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG_0003.jpg) Something for our Hammer lovers!!!!!
A wonderful trio of additions Mario. Keep 'em coming!
Rob
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-8.jpg) Rob, forgot this one!!!!!
Got some great new Autographs at MonsterBash last month. (my 1st Bash!)
Pam Wells (Thanks Robb)
Veronica Carlson
And others.
I was amazed to find how personable the guests were. Not what I expected from what I have read about some of the past guests being bored with the fans, making them "Cranky and Rude" or "$$ Yah, Sure, I'll talk with ya but its gonna cost ya! $$$"
Pam Wells was so down to earth. Even after talking with people for 8 hrs.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/100_0024.jpg)
I finished the matte for Mary-Anne (Pam Wells). I just added a "possible" frame via Photoshop. I think I like the Bambo look. Ill have to stop off at the craft store tonight to pick up some bamboo for a frame.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/PamWellsFrame.jpg)
Quote from: dadabigalow on July 12, 2011, 12:13:56 PM
Got some great new Autographs at MonsterBash last month. (my 1st Bash!)
Dawn Wells
Veronica Carlson
And others.
I was amazed to find how personable the guests were. Not what I expected from what I have read about some of the past guests being bored with the fans, making them "Cranky and Rude" or "$$ Yah, Sure, I'll talk with ya but its gonna cost ya! $$$"
Pam Wells was so down to earth. Even after talking with people for 8 hrs.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/100_0024.jpg)
I finished the matte for Mary-Anne (Pam Wells). I just added a "possible" frame via Photoshop. I think I like the Bambo look. Ill have to stop off at the craft store tonight to pick up some bamboo for a frame.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/PamWellsFrame.jpg)
Great idea for the frame, brilliant actually. BUT...somewhere between the top of your post and the bottom, you changed her name from Dawn (correct) to Pam.
Rob
Rob, Nice Catch. Thanks. Glad I didnt do that to the matte.
Dawn Wells??? Where the hell did I get that from.
Well it doent matter, because now thats burned into my
gray cels. And Ill be calling her Dawn, and people will be correcting me.
Its just the way my brain is wired.
Dave
Quote from: dadabigalow on July 12, 2011, 12:29:11 PM
Rob, Nice Catch. Thanks. Glad I didnt do that to the matte.
Dawn Wells??? Where the hell did I get that from.
Well it doent matter, because now thats burned into my
gray cels. And Ill be calling her Dawn, and people will be correcting me.
Its just the way my brain is wired.
Dave
Dave,
You misread my post. Dawn is correct. Pam is incorrect. Time to call an electrician. Where did you get Pam? Well, the signature does kind of look like it says Pam. Call a brain electrician. ;D
Rob
Quote from: dadabigalow on July 12, 2011, 12:29:11 PM
Rob, Nice Catch. Thanks. Glad I didnt do that to the matte.
AUuuuuu..... SON OF A B!%#&Its a good thing I dont have my matte knife with me!
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/oopsPamWellsFrame.jpg)
Yes I do have some minor anger issues......
Rob,
Thanks for catching that.... I have no idea why I pick-up "Pam".
Maybe it was the signature looking like Pam?
Or maybe I'm just an idiot. That is usually what my wife attributes my cranial misfires to.
Never the less I started to redo the matte last night...... It's "Dawn", right?
That's why I don't do this for a living?
Dave,
PS, I'm afraid to go back and check my previous autograph mattes. I may find,
Tony Crandell,
Bony Curtis
Dickey Rooney
Fat O'Brian
Those are GREAT..How did you get them? >:D
There fixed it.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/dawnwellsmatte.jpg)
Here is a pretty rare item currently listed on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/190462534081?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D190462534081%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/190462534081?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D190462534081%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
(I'll assume there are not all that many potential buyers I will be upsetting by sharing this.)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 23, 2011, 05:06:48 PM
Here is a pretty rare item currently listed on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/190462534081?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D190462534081%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/190462534081?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D190462534081%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
(I'll assume there are not all that many potential buyers I will be upsetting by sharing this.)
2100 views!!!
Way to go Mike, now I probably won't win it.... ;)
BK
A steal at $16,399.99. Marked down from $19,999.99.
This baby is priced to move!
Wait its comming from Novi Sad , Serbia, Yugoslavia.
Maybe its Yugoslav dinar's.
So it may really only cost about $17.50 in US dollers
Oop's I just checked $16,399.99 Yugoslav dinar's is $12177.25 US dollers.
Honestly though, I wish I could get it!!
Folks around Syracuse might want to check out this auction: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/auction_of_vadeboncoeur_estate.html (http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/auction_of_vadeboncoeur_estate.html)
From the news story: She also maintained an autograph collection including Eleanor Roosevelt, Gen. Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright, J. Edgar Hoover, James Farley, Ella Fitzgerald, Cornel Wilde, Bela Lugosi, Lee J. Cobb, Gregory Peck, Ida Lupino, Errol Flynn, Judy Garland and many more.
my psycho autograph display
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/104_1154.jpg)
Nice accumulation of PSYCHO autos!
Rob
Quote from: jacksparrow900 on August 13, 2011, 12:42:46 PM
my psycho autograph display
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/104_1154.jpg)
You are very fortunate. psycho is one of my favorite films and I have next to nothing in the way of siggys. That Perkins and Leigh are to die for. Here's my Mother, Norman from the abysmal Psycho 3, Leigh on a color house shot, and the only classic pose signed: Vera Miles. I need more dang it.
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2891/wthewqhhwqheqhehw.jpg)
Nice collection Jack!
BK
I have a question, and didnt want to start a whole new thread on this singular question, so here goes:
--what price should one expect to pay for a nice signed still from the first Psycho of Anthony Perkins as ole Normy? I have a color one( shown above) from part 3, but I want something that reflects the first film. So far I am coming up bupkis, but I have seen a couple autographed 3x5 cards if I never find a photo.
What is the going rate for a signed 8x1o, and failing that his siggy on a 3x5 card? I need help knowing how much is too much, as I dont want to get taken advantage of. Thats assuming I ever find one. Any help appreciated.
Anton, sorry I didn't get back with via email, checked here and saw this, it really varies,I've seen the cards , on photos it varies on the shot, the sig (messy, rushed, Real lol!!!!)100.00 plus. Mario
Veronica Carlson (*at*) Monsterbash 2011
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/veronicacarlson.jpg)
Yvonne Monlaur (*at*) MonsterBash.
I was going to have her Autograph a picture from "Brides of Dracula", But I saw on her table this photo of her and Gable.
I asked her about it. She wanted to tell me more about it, but her English was getting in the way.
(Her English still much better than my "French")
I knew this was the picture I wanted. (I mean come-on.... Its Gable!)
But here's the other thing about this picture. It was the only one like it on her table. It was not a standard mass produced "Studio shot'. It was printed on 'old Kodak Photo Black and White paper. ( I know that being a 4th generation Kodak employee). And lastly it was Scissor-cut to 6x8'. Looked to me like it came out of a 8x10 picture matte. I wish I knew more about it. She was a very sweet and gracious lady.
FYI My son got the "Brides of Dracula" picture.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/Yvonne-Monlaur1.jpg)
Cool pic Dada
Just recently received these
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P1011172.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/P1011173.jpg)
BK
Finally got this one scanned. I mainly collect autographs from artists whose work means a lot to me. I've been a fan of Bil Stout for a long time. From his Wizards poster, to his dinosaur book, to his comic book covers, album covers, trading cards, etc... He friended me on Facebook, and I asked if I sent him something if he'd sign it for me. He agreed, and I tried to find something monster-related. Best I could do was this painting he did of the "test" makeup for Frankenstein, only he used the pose but painted the final make up. I downloaded it off the net, sent Bil a printed copy and he signed it for me.
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Stout.jpg)
That's a great pic Mike! I have a few of his Monster related sketch books and of course his Dinosaur book. He is a super nice guy!
BK
The awesome Bette Davis........
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6156858465_4c6aaf88a8_b.jpg)
That Bette Davis is CLASSIC!!
She's got Bette Davis Eyes....
BK
...MUCH better than Sammy Davis eye!
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Gasport on September 17, 2011, 09:55:47 PM
...MUCH better than Sammy Davis eye!
Or Marty Feldman!!! :P
And she could have been Elizabeth in the 1931 Frankenstein, great actress.
Looking at the collections some of you people have I feel tempted to find signatures from all my favorite actors but I made my choice long ago, all my money goes into my Colin Clive collection and it is a expensive affair.
This is about a third of my Colin Clive signature collection, sorry for the bad quality photo but at the moment all I have is photobooth:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/colincliveautographcollection.jpg)
I do look a bit arrogant but that's probably because I feel silly about smiling in pictures..that is a dumb thing :o
I have a few other signatures but the only ones that is horror related is Jack Pickford,Conrad Veidt and Ralph Bates..if anyone's interested I'll post pictures of those ;)
Nice! You must have a fantastic Clive collection, which is pretty damn cool. Gotta admit, though, it was tough to concentrate on those great autographs - you are a very striking & lovely creature yourself! The gang here would certainly enjoy seeing pics of the others you mentioned. Keep'em coming, Mrs F!
Wow, nice Colin Clive collection! A third, I guess we know who your favorite is!
BK
I'd love to see the other sigs............especially Pickford.
Fire away, Mrs. Frankenstein!
my munster autographs
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/KGrHqUOKooE5j8ZwjHBOeps03fLw60_12.jpg)
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/18832_1316086032250_1533715551_30816019_3011347_n.jpg)
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/18832_1316085872246_1533715551_30816015_4062597_n.jpg)
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/KGrHqFl0E6B0qRtwBOiygr6k560_3.jpg)
and for a bonus a 18x 24 print signed by jonathan frid
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/jacksparrow900/KGrHqEOKicE5dzQtO-kBOcmCCK-Cg60_12.jpg)
More Colin Clive:
First, my favorite, signed on postcard, promo for Journey's End movie 1930.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/colincliveautographportrait2.jpg)
Another postcard, reprints of this have been sold on ebay in the past I know but the RPs are larger in size, the original is a small postcard.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/colincliveautographportrait1.jpg)
And a better one of the framed collection, I picked out the ones I thought was with slight variations.
A few of them are eighter signed in a hurry or..erm..under the influence ;)
The rest of my Colin Clive signatures are archived, I like to keep them safe but want to display some of it..obviously.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/colincliveautographcollection1.jpg)
Jack Pickford, signed album cut.
Also note, photo in upper left corner, that signature is a stamp autograph, not signed by hand.
Pickford autographs are very rare, but stamp signatures turn up very often but are sold as authentic, that goes for most 1920s film star portraits.
Stamps were VERY common and sent out to fans all the time.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/jackpickfordautograph.jpg)
Conrad Veidt, two signed Ross postcards, signed in pencil, he signed with pencil often.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/conradveidtautographs.jpg)
Last one, John Gilbert..since he starred in He Who Gets Slapped (1924) with Lon Chaney, sort of horror related.
Signed large portrait.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/johngilbertautographportrait.jpg)
I have others as well, usually I just sell them off if I purchase a album for a specific signature, but none are horror actors.
Hope the images aren't too large :)
I only have a couple autographs-I have 2 signed Paul naschy items-his autobiography, which came with a signed bookplate and the pressbook for Night of the Howling Beast. I also have John Pertwee's (Doctor Who, House that Dripped Blood) and Louise Jameson (Leela from Doctor Who) someplace. i got these back in the 80s at a Dr Who convention. i also have a nice repro of a signed Lone Ranger still by Clayton Moore that came with the season 1 and 2 DVD set, even though it's a repro it's still very neat.
The Clive's are stunning!!!!!!!! love the frames too!!!!!! Mario
Jane Randolph.
I love her pool scene in Cat People. Scary and Hot.
Wooo-Wooo!
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/Autographs/JaneRandolph.jpg)
My latest "only weakness"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/Colin%20Clive/colincliveautographedphoto.jpg)
crap mobile photo, so here is a scan :
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/Colin%20Clive/Colin-signed-photo-small.jpg)
It is quite special, signed with first name only, no Clive.
I have seen him do that just once before, in a letter to his backstabbing witch of a so called wife.
So..it was probably for a good friend of his.
AWESOME!! :o :o There's something you don't see every day..............or EVER actually. Congratulations on a collection defining discovery!
8) 8) 8) QUITE Stunning, and FAR better looking than Clark Gable.
"E" ededed (vbg)
I love that is says Chesto!..inside joke guaranteed.
Colin was a bit of a joker, a great sense of humor and said to be quite the comedian.
..and totally better looking than Gable !
Colin Clive... Classic!!
Great collection and beautifully displayed!
in honor of VINCENNTENNIAL...let's see some Vincent Prices folks.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 01, 2011, 06:06:58 PM
in honor of VINCENNTENNIAL...let's see some Vincent Prices folks.
Okie dokie:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Vinnie-1.jpg)
i have that photo signed too. Its like the definitive Price picture I think. Even though it was from a kind of forgettable mystery flick, the Bat silhouette still suits him for his "scary status". A few of mine already posted somewhere I'm sure. Not a lot of color auto pics of the horror stars is there? Show your colors,lol.
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5760/gfjhfjfjfjfj.jpg)
Anton, that self portrait is *awesome*!!!
Quote from: Illoman on December 01, 2011, 08:45:49 PM
Anton, that self portrait is *awesome*!!!
...and its
real! You wouldnt believe the massive amount of fakes on ebay (some now, some past) that I have seen. I wrote Vincent Price (as I am sure many others here did) off and on for the last 4 years of his life. He signed anything I sent him
absolutely free. I just had to pay return postage. Aint it a shame that just 17 years ago a genuine article could be had for free...and now fakes abound at ridiculous prices. Authentic examples arent exactly cheap these days either.......I miss Vincent Price. :angel: :'(
there great anton, it is a shame to think all these great actors like v, price p, cushing etc
would take the time to reply to your letters, thats the reason we all miss them so much,
they were great actors, and genuine nice people as well.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 02, 2011, 02:31:41 AMI miss Vincent Price. :angel: :'(
Same here. One of a kind. Loved him in the Raven as well as anything else. I started watching PBS Mystery just because he was hosting it.
Quote from: Mrs Frankenstein on November 24, 2011, 07:05:38 PM
I love that is says Chesto!..inside joke guaranteed.
Colin was a bit of a joker, a great sense of humor and said to be quite the comedian.
..and totally better looking than Gable !
I believe it says, "Cheers!". He just didn't lift his pen from the paper between the "s" and the exlamation mark.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 06, 2011, 04:27:38 AM
I believe it says, "Cheers!". He just didn't lift his pen from the paper between the "s" and the exlamation mark.
Nope, I traced the pen and know his letters /way of writing.
You can see that the O is the same as in Colin for instance.
The auction also stated that it said "Cheers!" and I can see why someone might think so, it is not the first time people have had a hard time reading his handwriting.
Also, Chest-o! was a expression used in that period.
Quote:
"Chesto! or Chest-o! - Request to anyone to get off a chest lid, so that the chest may be opened"
So basically he is telling this dude to get cracking at something, perhaps they worked together or planned to, might be some theatre thing, since the autograph is obviously early 30s.
It is typical Colin humor, he would use a lot of strange expressions at times, he read a lot of books, used a lot of bizarre jokes in his conversations and was a slightly camp person, camp as in acting in a theatrical way in normal life.
I am adding a larger image of the word and took it through photoshop, removed some of the shadows so that you will find it easier to trace the pen, on the actual image it is easy to trace the pen, in a photo it is harder.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/chesto.jpg)
As you can see, what you might think is a second E, if you trace the pen it goes straight up and over to the right and curls back to the left as in a S.
Interesting.
I'd never heard that expression before. I see what you mean by the pen strokes.
Here is another fake one that sold for $1,445.53.
If anyone of you bought this, you should get your money back.
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=68749 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=68749)
You've definitely got the eye. What details present themselves to your trained eye to show it's "forgeriness"? Or do you know its history like the last one? Too bad you dont collect all the rest---you'd be invaluable at authentication.
There are several things that is obviously wrong with it.
I believe it is the same man who have forged this one, the writing have a different angle but the same letters with slight variations, also I think he reads this forum and know about all the auction houses and other places to find vintage photos etc.
He is apparently one of the most notorious forgerers according to the man who helped me close him down the last time.
The ink also looks fresh to me, it is glossy and have the look of new ink, not old..the way it seperates and the fact that it is pitch black, not just black.
I will not get into details, if would make it easier to forge a Clive signature.
Another thing, it was sold within the same time frame as the other one.
In his emails to me he appeared quite batty, his lies were extreme and he seemed aggressive.
If anyone find a Clive, just ask me..I am not buying anymore album pages or index cards, I only go for something other than the usual Best Wishes or signature.
I contacted the auction house but have not yet heard back from them..but one thing is for sure, their authentication methods suck!
Sorry for bugging you all with this once again :)
if you collect autographs you need as much help as possible,
to try and stay one step ahead of all the fakes out there,
its good to see someone with so much knowledge about them. ;)
I see a whole lot of fake Christopher Lees, Vincent Prices, and even a few Peter Cushings.....but Clive is in a whole 'nother field of moolah. He's big bucks. because he's so rare---there isnt as much familiarity among collectors with his siggy. I aint got one of him. When I think of how gracious these three gentlemen were (before ebay and the internet)~ how they would sign for free until their arms cramped up.....only to see people forging their signatures now makes me sick. Lee doesnt even sign on Christopher Lee web anymore from what I am told. I hope your forger gets caught and goes ta jail.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 07, 2011, 09:32:23 PM
I see a whole lot of fake Christopher Lees, ... Lee doesnt even sign on Christopher Lee web anymore from what I am told. I hope your forger gets caught and goes ta jail.
Should anyone need one, you can get authentic Lee autograph's here:
http://www.midmar.com/bioslee.html (http://www.midmar.com/bioslee.html)
Should anybody need FAKE, FORGED AND OBVIOUSLY NOT SIGNED BY VINCENT PRICE WORTHLESS "SIGNED PHOTOS" scroll midway down the linked page. This crap drives me crazy and is utterly destroying the hobby. These forgeries aint even close. >:( >:( >:(
http://72.167.86.37/index.php?act=viewBrowse&key=v (http://72.167.86.37/index.php?act=viewBrowse&key=v)
Wow, you're right: not even close!! Buyer beware!!
Back in August, I came across an autographed photo of Brooks Robinson and Frank Robinson, sold for a dealer at Angel's Stadium. I've wanted both, never thinking I'd get both on same photo, so with a little haggling, I walked away with this treat for all of the friggin OT I've had. Only Bummer was the the Orioles lost that game.
Growing up just a little Northeast of Baltimore, I've always been a big Os fan, and Brooks has always been my favorite.
In a somewhat related, but not necessarily anecdote, I about had a cow when I heard Raven's Suggs and Lewis command 75 and 85 dollars for appearance autographs!
Quote from: Opera Ghost on December 30, 2011, 06:15:14 PM
In a somewhat related, but not necessarily anecdote, I about had a cow when I heard Raven's Suggs and Lewis command 75 and 85 dollars for appearance autographs!
Especially when you consider how easy it is to make an "X".
You know Rob, your comments about autograph pricing really hits home for me. I don't seek out autographs much any more, but I'm frequently shocked by the prices asked by some of the individuals at shows now. I guess I'm spoiled, as when I first started attending comic and Star Trek cons, autographs were free. Heck, I got Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Chuck Norris, James Doohan (several times), Nichelle Nichols, and others all free. It seems like it was around the mid 90s when people started charging at shows. At first it wasn't too bad -maybe $10 or so. But soon you had a lot of no name people ('Ensign Jimmy' from episode 56) asking for $25 for a signed photo, and the real 'stars' were asking anywhere from $40-50! That was bad enough, but now prices like $80 are not unusual. On the rare occasions I get an autograph, I do it mainly for the experience of meeting someone -the photo and signature is a great memory jog. But at this point there are very few people I'd be willing to pay more than $50 to meet and get an autograph. Heck, some people won't even say hello or look at you when they sign (yes Carrie Fisher, I mean you!).
I'll be going to Monsterpalooza this year -my first ever horror con -and I would love to get autographs from Julie Adams, Linda Harrison, and Bob Burns, but I'm already thinking that due to pricing, I may have to choose just one.
OG, you should post you Robinson's photo! Sports autographs was where I started collecting autographs.
BK
I need some help/advice:
I picked up a photo that has an inscription ("For ____"). The inscription can be removed without touching the signature area. But its been on the photo so long, my old tricks wont remove the writing.
I have a little trick for getting sharpie off of newer autographed photos. You know--you buy an autograph that says "To Ray"...and your name aint Ray. But I dont have a method for removing old ink (not sharpie). Does anyone know any tricks for removing fountain ink from glossy photos without damage occuring?
Quote from: Anton Phibes on December 31, 2011, 11:36:10 AM
I need some help/advice:
I picked up a photo that has an inscription ("For ____"). The inscription can be removed without touching the signature area. But its been on the photo so long, my old tricks wont remove the writing.
I have a little trick for getting sharpie off of newer autographed photos. You know--you buy an autograph that says "To Ray"...and your name aint Ray. But I dont have a method for removing old ink (not sharpie). Does anyone know any tricks for removing fountain ink from glossy photos without damage occuring?
Anton, why do you want to do this? Just curious. I've got several old autographs (Ed "Archie" Gardner from Duffy's Tavern, and "Raymond" Edward Raymond Johnson from Inner Sanctum are two of them) and they're addressed to someone else. It doesn't bother me in the least. I just realize they are what they are and feel lucky to have them. Aren't you afraid of damaging the photo?
Quote from: Illoman on December 31, 2011, 01:26:52 PM
Anton, why do you want to do this? Just curious. I've got several old autographs (Ed "Archie" Gardner from Duffy's Tavern, and "Raymond" Edward Raymond Johnson from Inner Sanctum are two of them) and they're addressed to someone else. It doesn't bother me in the least. I just realize they are what they are and feel lucky to have them. Aren't you afraid of damaging the photo?
Yes---thats exactly what I am afraid of. I have this stuff at the house that will wipe sharpie off of anything without damaging the photo. I was just wondering if there was something out there that could remove fountain ink without hurting it. I have never been into personalization. Out of the 100 or so autos I have (small collection, I know) only 2 or 3 are personalized to me. the rest are just signed. It doesnt really bother me per se---but if there was a trick to remove it with no damage to the picture---i would. If there isnt---then thats ok. But I want to check and see what I can. Personal preference, I guess. :angel:
When it comes to vintage stuff, I also prefer unpersonalized, but sometimes you have to take what you can get, especially with a rare, unusual, or obscure one. One of my favorite autographs is personalized. It's Basil Rathbone on a program from "An Evening with Basil Rathbone" that he did at Bloomsberg College in Pennsylvania back in 1961. They must have just said, "Just sign it to us," because it's personalized to "us". Also, where it lists the names of the authors whose works he'd be working from, they had misspelled "Sir Arthur Connan Doyle" and he circled the 2nd "n" and put a slash mark. Seems like he probably had a good sense of humor.
Rob
Well---in the case of the one I bought---he isnt that obscure and I have several of him already. I just liked the photo and thought I might be able to get the "To___" off the photo. If not--I can always flip it later. Because he aint signing anything anymore. Being deceased and all. :'(
Anyone picked up anything new lately? This is my favorite thread on the board....but its been awfully quiet lately. Everyone hiding in the bomb shelters clutching our food supply, weapons, etc.? :angel: Seriously--I live vicariously through the acquisitions of others at times. So---anything new fellow UMA'ers?
Quote from: monsterphile on December 31, 2011, 06:02:51 PM
When it comes to vintage stuff, I also prefer unpersonalized, but sometimes you have to take what you can get, especially with a rare, unusual, or obscure one. One of my favorite autographs is personalized. It's Basil Rathbone on a program from "An Evening with Basil Rathbone" that he did at Bloomsberg College in Pennsylvania back in 1961. They must have just said, "Just sign it to us," because it's personalized to "us". Also, where it lists the names of the authors whose works he'd be working from, they had misspelled "Sir Arthur Connan Doyle" and he circled the 2nd "n" and put a slash mark. Seems like he probably had a good sense of humor.
Rob
I have a Stan Laurel autograph that's personalized as well............but I don't mind in this case since it's addressed to "Gary"!
Here's my Vincent Price autograph from New Haven, CT in 1983. The full story of how I got it is the subject of my "Just My Type" column in issue #2 of Undying Monsters Magazine. Hope you enjoy.
(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad213/Cinemacabre/Priceautograph.jpg)
That Usher is fantastic! My name is Richard too....so I guess if I ever buy any autos from a member here---it should be you,lol.
Richard,
You have been very vocal - in a good way - about the look of UM in the past. I thank you for that. So I hope when you get around to reading my column in #2, you'll enjoy my VP autograph story. While I doubt the day will come when I'll sell my collection, I promise you'll have first right of refusal should I decide to let them go. 8)
Rich
Quote from: Cinemacabre on January 16, 2012, 03:56:43 PM
Richard,
You have been very vocal - in a good way - about the look of UM in the past. I thank you for that. So I hope when you get around to reading my column in #2, you'll enjoy my VP autograph story. While I doubt the day will come when I'll sell my collection, I promise you'll have first right of refusal should I decide to let them go. 8)
Rich
I have UM #2 right here....havent had a chance to read it yet. Think I will do that now...... ;D
Great article! I laughed! (I hope that was the intended response). My local comic shop says issue #3 of UM will be available this week! Yeah!
While I can't say that every word I've ever written was typed out in hopes of getting a laugh, I will admit to doing that about 96.7% of the time. Laughter is always good, especially in times like these. Glad I was able to do that to you. I think you'll like UM #3 too. Dave and the gang do an amazing job every issue. I'm so impressed by them and it's a pleasure to write for UM.
This thread needs to be resurrected from its grave. Here are some recent additions. Even though I (probably) bugged the crud out of Price during my teenage years and early 20's ~getting him to sign things for me for free---you can never have enuff Vincent Price. Seriously though: I had to sell lots of them over the years because of varied financial crisis. So I am getting a few back. Enjoy. Phibes, Dragonwyck, and publicity shot from the House on Haunted Hill-Roger Corman era.
(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/9229/priceyprices.jpg)
Awesome, Anton!! I'll have to pester you some time for a high res scan of that middle one. That one *begs* to be painted!
Quote from: Illoman on January 23, 2012, 05:12:08 PM
Awesome, Anton!! I'll have to pester you some time for a high res scan of that middle one. That one *begs* to be painted!
I will definitely supply you with one when you are in the mood to sling paint. Just lemme know.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on January 23, 2012, 05:39:35 PM
I will definitely supply you with one when you are in the mood to sling paint. Just lemme know.
Awesome! Thanks, brother!! I'm finishing up a commission right now, then have one started I need to finish, then I'll let you know.
Wow! Those are beautiful! Nice!
Thanks. I would like to get more in character shots....but Vinnie isnt as easy or as cheap to get to as he used to be. So I am glad to have what I do. More sharing from others is required at this point,lol. Lemme see whats new in YOUR collections brothas and sistahs! ;D
ZACHERLEY !!! Woohooo :o ....*faints like a 13 year old fangirl*
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/mrsfrankensteinandzacherley.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Phibes.jpg) Richard here's a few of my Favorite Price's . Mario
Not an horror autograph but still..Anna May Wong starred alongside Lon Chaney in Mr. Wu.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/annamaywongautograph.jpg)
One of my favorite silent actresses, for those not familiar with Wong and her works, check out Piccadilly (1929), here is a clip filmed at the legendary Café de Paris:
Anna May Wong Seduces Audience With Dance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njtyFAhJ6ZE#)
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on January 27, 2012, 04:59:37 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Phibes.jpg) Richard here's a few of my Favorite Price's . Mario
I am only seeing the skulled Phibes. But man---what a great one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o
Quote from: Mrs Frankenstein on January 27, 2012, 05:26:21 AM
Not an horror autograph but still..Anna May Wong starred alongside Lon Chaney in Mr. Wu.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/annamaywongautograph.jpg)
One of my favorite silent actresses, for those not familiar with Wong and her works, check out Piccadilly (1929), here is a clip filmed at the legendary Café de Paris:
Anna May Wong Seduces Audience With Dance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njtyFAhJ6ZE#)
WOW!! I've never seen an Anna May Wong auto before!! Nice find!
Quote from: Mrs Frankenstein on January 27, 2012, 04:50:01 AM
ZACHERLEY !!! Woohooo :o ....*faints like a 13 year old fangirl*
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/satannichen/mrsfrankensteinandzacherley.jpg)
Beautiful frame choice for your Zach pic!
My most recent addition. Enjoy! I know I will once he arrives thru the mail to me! Moohoohahahahahaha!
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/996/swansong.jpg)
Nice one Anton. Love the color!
BK
In honor of Ms Elyse Knox-Harmon's passing. Here are a few sigs she returned to me.
BK
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/DSCF0920.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/DSCF0919.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/DSCF0921.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/283309_258106247548854_100000484433876_1094445_6232922_n.jpg)
My latest...
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/backlotcharlie/DSC01989-1-1.jpg)
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/backlotcharlie/DSC01987-1-1-1.jpg)
MB, does he only sign his initials? I like the drink drawing!
BK
Quote from: Monster Bob on February 19, 2012, 10:28:16 AM
My latest...
Glad to see Leon is still kickin around. Got see him one night when he opened for Stephen Stills. Been a fan ever since.
Quote from: michblk on February 19, 2012, 01:45:30 PM
MB, does he only sign his initials? I like the drink drawing!
BK
Not sure, but I know it's authentic! I just let him have at it. The martini glass was a nice addition I thought, so I was very happy. Two eccentric characters that got along very well together!
Quote from: michblk on February 19, 2012, 01:08:37 AM
Nice one Anton. Love the color!
BK
This is what Price looked like when I watched him on Mystery and wrote to him---so I had to have a siggy of him in his so called "Golden years" that he despised. But he managed to look quite distinguished in his old age. A lot better than Bette Davis did when they were in Whales of August. Betty did not age gracefully. ;)
Just got this in the mail today. Bill Nelson has been a favorite artist of mine since I first saw his work in The Monster Times many years ago. He just released this stellar collection of his interpretations of Lon Chaney Sr's various characters. When you ordered it you got a signed bookplate.
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/bnbookcvr_02.jpg)
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/BN.jpg)
While it's just a preprint autograph, it's still pretty cool. It's a 5x7 card of Carlos Villarias, star of the Spanish language version of Dracula from 1931.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6972626085_9285440b8d.jpg)
Rob
Rob, Very Cool, first example I've seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on March 13, 2012, 03:28:05 AM
Rob, Very Cool, first example I've seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario
Now, if I could only find an ink one. I wonder exactly how rare he is. Why do I always start these quests? lol
Rob
rob i know what you mean ???
Hey Mike, how nice is that Chaney book? I've thought about getting one.
BK
Quote from: michblk on March 13, 2012, 11:59:24 AM
Hey Mike, how nice is that Chaney book? I've thought about getting one.
BK
I think the phrase "drop dead gorgeous" would do it justice. It has a lot of his Monster Times work plus a lot of recent works. It's a large size book so you can really study his pencil technique.
Illoman I'm friggin' Jealous of that book. The shots I've seen of the interior work are amazing. If I only had the coin to drop.
SEEKING ADDRESS FOR MUPPETEER DAVE GOELZ
Can anyone here supply me a good address for Gonzo Muppeer Dave Goelz?
I have recently acquired lovely 3x5 cards with very nice signatures of Frank Oz and Jim Henson. I would really like to get Dave Goelz's signature for a planned framed grouping.
HELP!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/KarlFreundSignedDisplay.jpg) Hey Gang, been real busy with work, but was able to grab this this little beauty. Hope you like, Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/3252459.jpg) Another one here , Warner Oland as Dr, Yogami I believe, not sure, expert's chime in? Mario
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on March 15, 2012, 04:18:28 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/KarlFreundSignedDisplay.jpg) Hey Gang, been real busy with work, but was able to grab this this little beauty. Hope you like, Mario
I'm a little surprised you didn't put the Mummy photo on the left, and the other items on the right. That way, everyone is facing toward the center of the composition. It would kind of tie the whole thing together.
As they are positioned now, everyone seems t be facing off into the distance.
Beautiful items.
Thank's Adam, I don't really like the way it was layed out either, I got it like this from the collector, when I spruce it up I'll give you another look. Best, Mario
You can turn the pictures and the matte upside down and their facing directions will be looking inward, although the autgraph will be above the larger photo.
(or just redo the whole thing)
Rob
(http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/klempoxxx/23.jpg)
(http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/klempoxxx/24.jpg)
(http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/klempoxxx/25.jpg)
(http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/klempoxxx/26.jpg)
(http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/klempoxxx/IMG_3116.jpg)
I also have the Gunnar Hansen (Texas chainsaw messacre) and Arnold Schwarzenegger signature. I would like to have some old guys, but there are to many fake ones on the market. That is why I am happy with these guys. For now :)
Nice stuff Klempo! I have met every one of these guys and they are pretty awesome!
BK
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7109/6856581192_5a5b6846ee_z.jpg)
Does anyone know who this is? The front is a preprint autograph, but the back has a pencil signed autograph. The problem is that I can't figure out who it is. I know there was a comic strip character from Rex Morgan, M.D. There was also a local Philadelphia area kids show guy by the same name, but I have been unable to determine if that is who it is. This one has been bugging me for years.
Rob
Rob...could it possibly be the creator of the comic strip? He used the Pseudonym of "Dal Curtis". If there were a tv show, where someone read the comic strip, on a daily basis, it might also be the show host who signed on the back.
Hope this helps
"E"
Nice collections everyone! I have quite a bit but I'll just post a select few.
Beverly Washburn
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6826/61756704.jpg)
Doug Bradley
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9002/16228065.jpg)
Ricou Browning
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/773/70139606.jpg)
Candace Hilligoss
(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/1839/99485815.jpg)
Butch Patrick
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/5394/65616976.jpg)
Pat Priest
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6439/41098963.jpg)
Rob Zombie, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Michael Berryman, Ken Foree, Kane Hodder, Tom Towles
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5549/56781552.jpg)
And... my pride and joy...
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5989/19926670.jpg)
An autographed picture with Grampa Munster! That would be me on the right in 1997 or so.
I was so lucky to have met him. I can't even put into words the thrill and how much of a nice guy he was.
I've got Tiny Tim's autograph somewhere (from 1967), but I'll be damned if I know where it is.
I know Leon Ames is a rather obscure autograph; but Leon was a very talented and prolific actor. Even if you don't know his name you more than likely will recognize his face. Having starred in over 155 Movie and TV roles.
Billed as LEON WYCOFF he later changed his name to Leon Ames in 1935's "Mutiny Ahead"), . He made his first screen appearance in "Quick Millions" (1931) and work steadily till his last movie "Peggy Sue Got Married" (1986). Leon Ames passed away in 1993.
In 1933 Ames, with 18 other actors organized the Screen Actors Guild. He held SAG card number 15. Leon was president of Screen Actors Guild [1957-1958]
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/LeonAmesversionforposting.jpg)
Here are just a few of his films.
Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo 1944 Meet Me in St. Louis 1944 They Were Expendable 1945 Anchors Aweigh 1945 The Absent Minded Professor 1961 Son of Flubber 1963 Tora! Tora! Tora! 1970 Peggy Sue Got Married 1986
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-9.jpg) That's a tough one dadabigalow, look's Great... Here's one of of my newest finds, not many Karloff's from this film , that I've come across, hope you guy's like it. Best, Mario
Haven't really had a chance to post much in this thread in quite some time. But...
Here is a shadowbox that I made for Anthony Perkins that previously was just in one of my binders. I utilized an extra McFarlane figure that I had.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7559660698_98ef79efc8_c.jpg)
Next up is one that is not actually a monster movie, but still might be popular around these parts is a pair of displays that I set up and hung in my daughter's room. An extremely wonderful (and obviously generous) friend got the autographed photo and autographed Golden Ticket and a mock up Wonka bar for my daughter. When I gave them to my daughter she almost cried. Both the photo and the ticket are autographed by all 5 former child actors and DIana Sowle, who played Mrs. Bucket.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8142/7559661306_9169b22023_b.jpg)
I replaced the big chocolate bar with a block of wood and put it in a shadowbox with pictures of the actors back then and as they look today. I also added some puffy stickers of pieces of candy.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8146/7559661106_fb759b87d6_c.jpg)
Rob
Rob, those are great! I always love the displays you do!
BK
Rob, you are the MASTER of memorabilia display!! If you lived around me, I'd definitely hire you to arrange and display my collection. YOU, sir, are a talented individual.
Well gang we've all wondered what she looked like , since we all know her name , here is Universal's wardrobe queen, Vera West!!!!!!(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/3268388.jpg)
Ha! Now I cannot joke about you having Vera West---because you actually HAVE Vera West! UNBELIEVABLE. Your commitment to completism in the realm of autographs amazes me.
Richard, I wish i could say i own this, but I didn't bid high enough, but I knew you'd get a kick out of it!!!!!Take care Buddy!!!!
Thank you for showing this, Mario. I've admired Vera West and her work for years, and now I know what she looks like.
Thanks...
"E" :) ededed
Quote from: dadabigalow on June 07, 2012, 01:40:59 PM
I know Leon Ames is a rather obscure autograph; but Leon was a very talented and prolific actor. Even if you don't know his name you more than likely will recognize his face. Having starred in over 155 Movie and TV roles.
Billed as LEON WYCOFF he later changed his name to Leon Ames in 1935's "Mutiny Ahead"), . He made his first screen appearance in "Quick Millions" (1931) and work steadily till his last movie "Peggy Sue Got Married" (1986). Leon Ames passed away in 1993.
In 1933 Ames, with 18 other actors organized the Screen Actors Guild. He held SAG card number 15. Leon was president of Screen Actors Guild [1957-1958]
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/dadabigalow/LeonAmesversionforposting.jpg)
Here are just a few of his films.
Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo 1944 Meet Me in St. Louis 1944 They Were Expendable 1945 Anchors Aweigh 1945 The Absent Minded Professor 1961 Son of Flubber 1963 Tora! Tora! Tora! 1970 Peggy Sue Got Married 1986
Rob,
Great shadow box !! I think the Willy Wonka display with the Golden Ticket is cool!!
Thanks for sharing.
Leon Ames was great and very funny in Life With Father !
Great autograph and display !!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 13, 2008, 12:08:41 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG1863.jpg)
That is excellent!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 13, 2008, 12:39:44 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/CIMG2038.jpg) here's a Chaney jr
That IS awesome!
Steve050305 , Thanks for the Kind word's . Glad you liked them!!!!!!! Mario
I usually don't care much for meeting celebrities or getting autographs (I have no idea what to say), but I could NOT RESIST when the Addams Family movies LURCH was at the SDCC a few years ago. Loved the movies and loved Lurch.
Carel Struycken was extremely polite, it felt like he was nearly TWICE AS tall as me, and he looked at me very perplexedly as if he was trying to understand what I was saying through the whole ordeal. ;D
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5108/5694599881_094d8520a2_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/splittyhead/5694599881/)
Cool pic Splitty and welcome to the group! He sounds like a nice guy.
BK
Quote from: Splitty on September 06, 2012, 03:58:09 AM
I usually don't care much for meeting celebrities or getting autographs (I have no idea what to say), but I could NOT RESIST when the Addams Family movies LURCH was at the SDCC a few years ago. Loved the movies and loved Lurch.
Carel Struycken was extremely polite, it felt like he was nearly TWICE AS tall as me, and he looked at me very perplexedly as if he was trying to understand what I was saying through the whole ordeal. ;D
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5108/5694599881_094d8520a2_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/splittyhead/5694599881/)
i have that same lurch picture some where?
The kids look so TINY next to him.
Reminds of the P.T. Barnum publicity pictures of the world's smallest & largest men posing together.
Great addition!!!!!!!! Welcome.... Mario
Not a monster, but a rare autograph from musician Tonio K. I wrote to him in 1996 and he responded!
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/TonioK.jpg)
He's definitely the greatest songwriter you've never heard of. Here's one of my favorites:
Tonio K - 3 - Sons Of The Revolution - Amerika (1980) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfHX4BoWXpU#)
In this age of political-everything, nice to hear someone speak some TRUTH for once!!
Very cool Mike, it's always nice to get a personalized letter!
BK
In honor of some of our most recent celebrity passings. Mr Alex Karras and Turhan Bey.
BK
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/IMG_0632.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/IMG_0630.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/bkallenberg/IMG_0631.jpg)
This was a long time coming. VERY HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR ME. :angel:. GOT THE DEAL OF A LIFETIME ON IT.
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1397/1006165.jpg)
Nice score, Anton! Congratulations!!
thanks bro.I havent been buying much of anything lately. But the deal on this was too good to refuse. especially since I have been hunting his siggy on a photo from the first film that I knew was legit. Apparently he had a passive aggressive thing going for awhile--- and signed the Norman photos in hard to see areas with a dark marker. But this one is easily seen with great contrast.
I am more than happy with it. Another grail obtained. Quite affordably as well.
Picked up not one but two original signed 5 x 7's of Rondo Hatton aka The Creeper. Currently have the other being offered on eBay to auction. Never thought I'd ever own one of these let alone two.
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/rondo.jpg)
I Like that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: More In The Attic on October 15, 2012, 06:00:48 PM
Picked up not one but two original signed 5 x 7's of Rondo Hatton aka The Creeper. Currently have the other being offered on eBay to auction. Never thought I'd ever own one of these let alone two.
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/teds234567/rondo.jpg)
That's really awesome
The following is a 48.50 experiment that worked out splendidly. This photo is signed by the late Robert Quarry. On a great Count Yorga profile shot. Unfortunately, when he signed it, the pen squirted all over the photo, A big glob on the lower right hand side, and scattered speckles all over it. I thoguht it was worth bidding under $50 to take a chance that I might be able to get the gold splatter off.
Using a black dry erase marker, I colored over the gold splotch and splatter. I repeated this process, writing and wiping about 12-15 times. the result worked splendidly, as I said.
Before:
(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/1/5/5/9/4/webimg/618275505_o.jpg)
After:
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/9805/img786.jpg)
So---it was worth the risk...and the gamble paid off.
who dares wins!! as del boy would say.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 13, 2012, 04:10:49 PM
thanks bro.I havent been buying much of anything lately. But the deal on this was too good to refuse. especially since I have been hunting his siggy on a photo from the first film that I knew was legit. Apparently he had a passive aggressive thing going for awhile--- and signed the Norman photos in hard to see areas with a dark marker. But this one is easily seen with great contrast.
I am more than happy with it. Another grail obtained. Quite affordably as well.
Congrats Anton!! Man, I'd love one of those myself!
Love the Rondo and Quarry!
My prize autograph is this 5x7 photo of Boris Karloff:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/8170619608_cd042f6da8.jpg)
It came from the collection of a WWII seargent who had amassed an amazing collection of stars from the war years. Many of his autographed photo's had very lengthy personal inscriptions, thanking him for his service. Edward G. Robinson wrote all over about half of his 8x10.
This would have been obtained about 1942, when Karloff was in New York, starring in "Arsenic and Old Lace". It is consistent with others from the same time period. It is signed with a fountain pen and has all the little puddles that occur when the tip pauses during a change of direction.
I like mine because the signature is just a little larger and better centered than most of the similar autographed photos I have seen.
Wow Adam............that's a beauty, brother!
Quote from: Scatter on November 09, 2012, 06:18:41 PM
Wow Adam............that's a beauty, brother!
Photo and signature are much sharper in person. That is the auction photo.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 09, 2012, 06:22:38 PM
Photo and signature are much sharper in person. That is the auction photo.
I'm not questioning your honesty, but perhaps you'd better send it along so I can see for myself.
Quote from: Scatter on November 09, 2012, 06:30:48 PM
I'm not questioning your honesty, but perhaps you'd better send it along so I can see for myself.
No problem.
All my envelopes are a little smaller than the photo... but, paper folds - right?
;D ;D
I don't think that I've posted any of these.
With the help of a couple of good friends, I was able to complete this photo of the creatures in the cast if THE MONSTER SQUAD.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8050/8149336949_f8cd11d882_b.jpg)
At the last Chiller convention I got this from Jimmy Hunt from the original INVADERS FROM MARS.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8149360254_ea45f122c9_c.jpg)
Curly Joe of the 3 Stooges
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8149336793_fd7bae3d59_c.jpg)
A while back, I picked up a rough copy of Joe Bonomo's book. I would never have known about this book if it hadn't beem for our UMA member that uses the name for his UMA moniker.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8330/8149340401_b7ccf2e20a_c.jpg)
Another one recently acquired: (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8326/8149337033_c8f3d32ee7_b.jpg)
Rob
Rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! those are Very COOOOOLLLLLL!!!!!!! Mario
Looking for a Carrie poster signed by Sissy Spacek. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Don't know if she does the show circuit, but I never saw her at the Chiller Expo. I see one on ebay now, but I'm always leary on the authenticity. I'm also going to post this in the Wanted section as well.
JP
A.couple.obscure.ones,.recently.acquired--first,.Joseph.Cawthorn,.who.played.Dr.Bruner.in.WHITE.ZOMBIE..
(http://i45.tinypic.com/4kh3lh.jpg)
And.H.M.Wynant,.the.traveler.who.is.very.worried.about.the.man.kept.locked.behind.the.barred.door.in.the.
monastery.in.the.1960.TWILIGHT.ZONE.episode.entitled."The.Howling.Man"...Wynant.is.shown.here.with.a.
heavily.bearded.John.Carradine.
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2ihulb5.jpg)
Don't let him out!!
Quote from: jimm on November 11, 2012, 01:53:02 PM
Don't let him out!!
As.usual,.they.didn't.listen.to.John.Carradine!
Here's.another.one--I.may.have.shown.it.before.some.time.ago,.but...
Here's.Eva.Moore,.a.number.of.years.before.she.was.Miss.Femm.in.THE.OLD.DARK.HOUSE.in.'32...this.photo.is.
from.when.she.was.a.leading.lady,.probably.around.1912...
(http://i45.tinypic.com/r8ug79.jpg)
Rob, love that Monster Squad photo and the Eddie Powell is very cool. He also played the Alien in the 1st Alien movie.
Robert, I met HM a few years ago, nice guy!
BK
Robert, I met HM a few years ago, nice guy!
BK
***************************************
Hey,.Brian!...Does.Wynant.do.conventions?..Where.did.you.meet.him?..Very.cool,.indeed!..He's.done.a.few.of.
those.hilarious.comedies/parodies.of.horrors.with.Larry.Blamire.in.recent.years,.I.know..Very.good.to.see.him.
still.performing!
Another.from.my.collection.here--Rouben.Mamoulian,.the.great.director.who.gave.us.the.tremendous.'32.DR.
JEKYLL.AND.MR.HYDE.with.Fredric.March...I.wrote.to.Mamoulian.in.the.1970s.and.got.this.card.signed.by.him.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2dhblnc.jpg)
Quote from: typhooforme on November 11, 2012, 03:00:56 PM
As.usual,.they.didn't.listen.to.John.Carradine!
Here's.another.one--I.may.have.shown.it.before.some.time.ago,.but...
Here's.Eva.Moore,.a.number.of.years.before.she.was.Miss.Femm.in.THE.OLD.DARK.HOUSE.in.'32...this.photo.is.
from.when.she.was.a.leading.lady,.probably.around.1912...
(http://i45.tinypic.com/r8ug79.jpg)
Robert that frame is gorgeous!!
From.Illoman:
Robert that frame is gorgeous!!
I.don't.have.any.vast.number.of.autographs.framed--most.of.them.are.either.in.binders.or.in.rigid.plastic.
inserts--but.when.I.do.frame.'em,.I.try.to.make.the.frame.sort.of.reflect.the.framee,.so.to.speak...I.thought.
that.suited.Eva.Moore!..Glad.you.like.it,.Mike!
Here's.one.that.isn't.framed.at.the.moment--Carla.Laemmle,.who.just.turned.103,.photographed.80+.years.
ago...
(http://i48.tinypic.com/35j05jp.jpg)
Just.acquired.this.wonderful.8x10.of.comic.actor.Roscoe.Ates.mugging.for.the.camera....UMA.fans.will.
remember.him.as.the.love.interest.of.one.of.the.Hilton.Sisters--the.famous.Siamese.Twins--in.Tod.Browning's.
FREAKS!...Ates.was.famous.for.his.comic.stutter,.and.I.was.amused.to.see.he.even.used.it.in.signing...B-b-b-best.Wishes!
(http://i47.tinypic.com/34t71wx.jpg)
Robert, sorry I didn't see your earlier post. I met HM at the Motor City Comic Con in Detroit around 4 or 5 years ago.
BK
Another.recently.added.to.my.collection--Jackie.Cooper!..He.was.one.of.the.Our.Gang.kids.circa.1930-31.and.
was.in.YOUNG.DONOVAN'S.KID.with.Karloff.in.'31,.too....I.remember.him.best.as.young.Jim.Hawkins.in.the.
1934.TREASURE.ISLAND,.and.in.later.years.on.various.sitcoms.on.tv--then.in.the.'60s-70s.on.tv.in.some.genre.
stuff.like.THE.TWILIGHT.ZONE.and.INVISIBLE.MAN.(the.David.McCallum.series)--and.our.younger.UMA.members.
will.surely.remember.him.as.Perry.White.in.the.SUPERMAN.movies.beginning.in.the.late.1970s.and.on.into.the.
1980s!...This.photo.shows.him.in.his.late.teens/early.20s,.around.the.time.he.was.in.THE.RETURN.OF.FRANK.
JAMES.with.Henry.Fonda,.John.Carradine.and.Henry.Hull.(1940.I.think.that.was).
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2921jwz.jpg)
Oh yes----Oh, yes. Take a peek at these beauties coming to my collection soon!!!
(http://thescarycloset.com/images/39c365eb04cdaa14af0d12d6222426e6.jpg)
(http://thescarycloset.com/images/175b8f1db22bb51e61a3c7a0c332364f.jpg)
Just shared this one in the Star Trek thread and thought I'd do so here also.
Rob
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8425077657_f9e10e6921_b.jpg)
Hello UMAers!,
Here is another one of my favorite pieces. Matted/framed Planet of the Apes cast autographs, including: Charlton Heston, Maurice Evans, Roddy McDowell, James Whitmore, Kim Hunter and Linda Harrison. I bought the collection of autographs and matte at Wonderfest when Linda Harrison was there about 4 years ago and then had it custom framed. Sorry about the glare. Go Ape!!
(http://imageshack.us/a/img14/9564/dsc04304n.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img94/8451/dsc04301d.jpg)
Quote from: monsterphile on January 28, 2013, 11:07:39 PM
Just shared this one in the Star Trek thread and thought I'd do so here also.
Rob
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8425077657_f9e10e6921_b.jpg)
WOW Rob!! I suddenly hate you!! Dude, that is awesome!!
Quote from: apesman on January 30, 2013, 07:52:41 PM
Hello UMAers!,
Here is another one of my favorite pieces. Matted/framed Planet of the Apes cast autographs, including: Charlton Heston, Maurice Evans, Roddy McDowell, James Whitmore, Kim Hunter and Linda Harrison. I bought the collection of autographs and matte at Wonderfest when Linda Harrison was there about 4 years ago and then had it custom framed. Sorry about the glare. Go Ape!!
(http://imageshack.us/a/img14/9564/dsc04304n.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img94/8451/dsc04301d.jpg)
SWEET!!
I had a tough time getting this one! It's lyricist Peter Sinfield. He wrote the lyrics for the early King Crimson albums, he worked with Emerson, Lake and Palmer among others, and recorded his own solo album, Still. I wrote to him via Facebook, and was told as long as I sent a SASE he would sign and return it. I hurriedly started to send it, when I realized he was in England!! So I enlisted the help of my fellow UMA'er Markchro who was kind enough to send a SASE with British postage to Sinfield. This was back in June of last year! Then I waited. And waited. After a few emails to his assistant I was promised the autograph in November. I just received it this past week! Whew! I really like his work and figured this was my one shot at getting his signature. I wrote one last time to his assistant for a translation! LOL!!
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/PeteS_zps9c6835fd.jpg)
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/stillfront_zps544b5670.jpg)
(That's his signature in the upper right, btw...)
Okay, I wrote Pete Sinfield and asked for a translation:
You are welcome Mike. Ha.. me and my notoriously bad Elvish handwriting which I can't always read myself but in this case, for reasons I now forget, appears to contain a quotation from Kurt Vonnegut "The most damning revelation you can make about yourself is that you don't know what is interesting and what is not." (& yes i do make graphologists head's ache. . .
It's.interesting.posts.like.these,.apesman.and.illoman...my.friends.Larry.and.Mike...that.make.
the.UMA.the.rich.museum.of.wonders.that.it.is!...and.that.goes.for.all.the.posts.preceding.yours,.too!
Quote from: typhooforme on February 07, 2013, 08:42:21 PM
It's.interesting.posts.like.these,.apesman.and.illoman...my.friends.Larry.and.Mike...that.make.
the.UMA.the.rich.museum.of.wonders.that.it.is!...and.that.goes.for.all.the.posts.preceding.yours,.too!
Robert I appreciate the fact that we can share non-monster aspects of our collections with each other. It's always interesting to see what everyone's varied interests are. And you, my friend, are the undisputed King of varied interests! ;D
Gosh,.yeah..although.I'm.all.monsters.in.a.couple.rooms.here.at.home,.I'm.all.over.the.place.in.collecting.and.
interests.besides.the.ghoulies.and.ghosties..."Alternate.interests".have.a.place.now.in.the.sections.on.
non-monster.movies.and.tv.shows...and.autographs.cover.a.lot.of.territory.here.in.MEM.MEM!...Vincent.
Price.said.that.if.you.limit.your.interests,.you.limit.your.entire.life!...Most.of.us.in.the.UMA.agree.with.that,
I.suspect!
Love it Mike and it's awesome! Make sure you keep the printed translation with it!
BK
Quote from: michblk on February 08, 2013, 11:04:09 PM
Love it Mike and it's awesome! Make sure you keep the printed translation with it!
BK
That's a good suggestion. Thanks!
just finished drooling errrr I mean looking at all these autographs. My gosh what excellent pieces. I am green jello.......
I'll be selling some of my Colin Clive autographs to fund a film preservation project that I am working on.
If anyone is interested, just MSG me for images and info. I have signed portraits as well as album pages.
I also have original Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein stills if anyone is interested.
A bit off-topic maybe, but not quite :)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/dancziraky/IMAG0238-1-1-1_zps52cf8a5f.jpg)
Full shooting script for 2009's "House of the Wolf Man," autographed by writer/director Eben McGarr, star Ron Chaney, and the late Michael R. Thomas (Count Dracula and Béla the Gypsy) and the late John P. McGarr (Barlow, producer, and set designer). I heard Eben tell Ron Chaney that there were only five fully-autographed copies of the script in the world.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/dancziraky/IMAG0236-1-1_zpse8ffb4d1.jpg)
Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla suit actor.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/dancziraky/IMAG0237-1-1_zps80b43bcc.jpg)
Eben McGarr and Ron Chaney.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/dancziraky/IMAG0235-1-1_zpsa2f267c9.jpg)
Danielle Harris.
Recently acquired:
Although I couldn't travel to California for Monsterpalooza, a friend hooked me up with this triple delight:
Bin Furuya who played Ultraman in the original series
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8695868958_022a02f3ed_c.jpg)
Susuma Kurobe who played Ultraman's alter ego, Shin Hayata
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8694748191_a2420b4c8c_c.jpg)
Hiroko Sakurai, who played the beautiful Akiko Fuji (probably began my attraction for Asian women...seriously)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8543/8695869514_ef30f50e6b_c.jpg)
and from another friend, this (non-genre, but a film legend):
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8695869434_7b6f6e288c_c.jpg)
:) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Rob
LOVE that Jimmy Stewart!!
Hey there, I wondered if there was any sure fire way of telling if an autograph is genuine or not ?
For example this one
http://www.autographsmovieposters.com/Karloff_Lanchester_autographs_framed.htm (http://www.autographsmovieposters.com/Karloff_Lanchester_autographs_framed.htm)
Thanks in advance for any help ..
The only way to be 100% sure is an in-person signing. Of course, with celebrities that are dead, you have to go with recommendations and sometimes your own gut feeling. On the page you linked to, there is the photograph with the autograph over Karloff's suit. It looks like it has some fading from age(?). The vintage envelope with Karloff's name is another great indicator.
As for the top piece, the Karloff auto has a histiry to it, although the COA really doesn't necessarily mean anything. The Lanchester is an autograph album page with another signature on the back which was common enough when people used to get celebrities to sign them years ago.
You also have to see what you can find out about the seller. Do they have a good reputation? For that kind of money, you have to feel confident. If you have a doubt, that doubt will grow and continue to nag you for years to come.
By the way, Elsa lived a lot later than Karloff, so she is much easier to get (IMO) because she continued to do TV and theatre for years.
Rob
Rob is right on the money with his advice. That Karloff photo looks like a real find--and the envelope with it! The handwriting on the envelope looks like Karloff's, and the return address--in NYC--1950 is when Boris was doing PETER PAN on stage on Broadway. A GREAT envelope!
Just a thought,
this Karloff photo & envelope has been offered
on that web site for many years, there are plenty
Of Karloff fans in this world with dollars to burn
ask yourself with such a rare find why has nobody
snapped it up yet??
Quote from: scorpio on May 21, 2013, 03:15:37 AM
Just a thought,
this Karloff photo & envelope has been offered
on that web site for many years, there are plenty
Of Karloff fans in this world with dollars to burn
ask yourself with such a rare find why has nobody
snapped it up yet??
Just some possible counterpoints on this question:
-Those with dollars to burn might already have one (or more) and the envelope is the only additional enticement/bonus.
-The photo is just a general publicity one and doesn't feature Karloff in character from a film.
-The autograph is across his clothes making harder to see rather than across an empty, light area which is more desirable.
-It's not like it's a rock-bottom bargain price for the piece.
-The website isn't as well known and doesn't get as much traffic(?).
Just some ideas. I don't have any connection to the seller, in fact, I think this is the first time I've come across the website.
Rob
Rob,
It was just a thought I had on it
as I did see it when I was looking for a Karloff
autograph some time ago but I do believe if you
Feel it's right then that's great any uncertainty then
Leave well alone it's about feeling happy about your item!
As I didn't know the item has been hanging around for a long while, I will agree that THAT does make it seem somehow suspect--and it's a shame one can't see the photo and envelope in person first--there's no substitute for seeing "ink" and "wear" in real light, with one's own eyes. But that said, I agree with Rob's additional guesses (there is, alas, always a certain amount of guesswork involved when buying anything online), and I AM impressed by that envelope! It's a good signed photo that everyone seeks when collecting, but I'll tell you this--I've got quite a few autographs in my collection which are NOT on photos, but which are on theatre programs, menus, personal checks, credit card receipts..all kind of odds and ends, but which are things which tend to be inarguably genuine (I include old autograph album pages, often signed on both sides, as Rob said, by different people, in this odds and ends category). Here's another Karloff worry to muddy the water further: Evie, his last wife, signed his autograph for him in later years. Not always, but often enough--I think mainly on photos requested by fan letters. So there's always a chance, especially in the 1960s, that one will buy an Evie Karloff instead of a genuine Boris! I've discussed this with Sara Karloff several times--and we both feel that Evie's version of Boris's signature is a tad too LEGIBLE! Boris had a pretty jagged signature and Evie tended to smooth out her version of it. Autograph collecting! I'm tellin' ya--it can drive ya up the wall!
Again--that said--I still feel that the photo and envelope in discussion here have all the right attributes--especially being from the PETER PAN on Broadway period of Boris's life.
Quote from: scorpio on May 21, 2013, 07:28:25 AM
Rob,
It was just a thought I had on it
as I did see it when I was looking for a Karloff
autograph some time ago but I do believe if you
Feel it's right then that's great any uncertainty then
Leave well alone it's about feeling happy about your item!
I wasn't trying to support or deny anything with the site or the items. I was just trying to think through all the possibilities. Like Robert Taylor said, it's harder when you can't see the item in person. Like we've both said--you have to go with your gut and your best judgment. "Use the Force, Luke." ;D
Rob
True you may need it,
it's the same when I buy posters or lobby cards
it's hard to tell fake or not as you don't have the item
in hand but what you do have in time is experience!!
Thanks folks. Your replies have been super helpful !
I hope they have been helpful in some ways--and not just muddying and water and confusing you more! It's not easy and that's for sure. So many frauds and forgeries and fakes, more than ever these days.
While in Calif. in April, I went with Sara Karloff to a showing of THE BLACK CAT at Mann's (Grauman's) Chinese, an event hosted by her friend Kirk Hammett. Kirk signed a few posters for the event and I just got mine, got it framed today. And a photo of Kirk signing, too, which is nice--especially when not one single letter in a signature resembles any kind of cursive writing known to mankind. lol These folks nowadays! But anyhow, this is it and it's a great poster, to boot!
(http://i43.tinypic.com/b71ert.jpg)
Quote from: typhooforme on May 23, 2013, 02:35:05 PM
While in Calif. in April, I went with Sara Karloff to a showing of THE BLACK CAT at Mann's (Grauman's) Chinese, an event hosted by her friend Kirk Hammett. Kirk signed a few posters for the event and I just got mine, got it framed today. And a photo of Kirk signing, too, which is nice--especially when not one single letter in a signature resembles any kind of cursive writing known to mankind. lol These folks nowadays!
Robert, you reminded me of an incident between magician David Copperfield and my father in law. After one of Copperfield's performances he was signing photos in the lobby. He gave one to my father in law, and it was indecipherable. My father in law handed it back to him and said, "Could you sign it so I can read it?" To which Copperfield replied, 'Yeah, but it'll look just like that one." My father in law threw it in the trash in front of him and walked away! LOL!!!
Quote from: Illoman on May 23, 2013, 05:36:45 PM
Robert, you reminded me of an incident between magician David Copperfield and my father in law. After one of Copperfield's performances he was signing photos in the lobby. He gave one to my father in law, and it was indecipherable. My father in law handed it back to him and said, "Could you sign it so I can read it?" To which Copperfield replied, 'Yeah, but it'll look just like that one." My father in law threw it in the trash in front of him and walked away! LOL!!!
Boy, this is so true about a lot of these new celebrity types. I remember when Minnesota Twins Hall-of-Fame great Harmon Killebrew passed away 2 years ago, a lot of stories emerged how he would rag on young players whose signatures were illegible. Here's an excerpt from a Fox Sports North article shortly after Killebrew's passing:
Minnesota outfielder Michael Cuddyer had arguably the most legible autograph on the Twins, and he owed it to Harmon Killebrew. Killebrew instilled in young players the importance of having a signature that fans can read. Cuddyer learned that early in his career, and carries it with him to this day.
"Every time I sign an autograph, he's in my head, thinking about how it looks," Cuddyer said. "I did a signing with him on the Caravan one year. My signature looked pretty bad. He told me, 'If I see this come through the line one more time, I'm walking away and I'm leaving. The only person these people are going to be mad at is you because you're the reason I'm going to leave.'
"So from then on I tried to make it as legible as I can."
Catcher Joe Mauer first met the Hall of Famer at TwinsFest when he was 18 years old. Since then, he too has been lectured by Killebrew about his penmanship.
"He would always get on me about my autograph," Mauer said. "He'd say, 'Hey, make sure they can read it.' It's like, 'Well, you can read the J and the M, and I throw my number on there to make sure that they know it's me.' . . . Obviously that's one little thing. There's so many things I've learned from him over the years."
"One of his points was what a shame it would be to have played Major League Baseball and not have someone be able to identify your signature," said former Twins outfielder Torii Hunter, now with the Los Angeles Angels. "I have never forgotten that and remind young players to this day."
Justin Morneau had a similar experience with Killebrew when he first came up with Minnesota. During Morneau's first TwinsFest, Killebrew noticed Morneau's autograph was illegible.
"He looked at my signature and didn't exactly approve of it," Morneau said. "So he sat me down -- I think I was only 19 or 20 years old. It was my first TwinsFest, and like he does with so many young players, he sits them down and says, 'We're going to work on this.' He said, 'I've got to be able to read that thing.'"
And here's what every one of Killer's beautiful autographs looked like:
(http://www.3monkeysports.com/photos/items/7789_1.jpg) (http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site569/2011/0513/20110513_030035_killebrewAutographs.jpg)
Quote from: typhooforme on May 21, 2013, 03:02:59 PM
I hope they have been helpful in some ways--and not just muddying and water and confusing you more! It's not easy and that's for sure. So many frauds and forgeries and fakes, more than ever these days.
They have been !
I guess it's about being comfortable with what you buy and from a seller you trust.
In addition to the Frankenstein toys/items that I collect, I also have a small collection of original stills from some of my favorite movies and some autographed 3x5 cards that I keep telling myself I should put in frames.
Normally, I would not touch a personalized autograph, but this one is a bigfoot-rare exception. It is the female lead of "Tarantula" Mara Corday. The 8x10 photo is signed to "Picture Show Annual". "Picture Show" was a UK magazine that was published from some time in early 30's until at least 1961.
The UK seller had a number of pictures signed to the magazine by stars back to the early 40's. They were all inscribed to the magazine - none to individuals.
You can click on these images to see them larger, but my scans don't begin to capture the great contrast and clarity of seeing them in person.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/9043138134_3b8c15082d_b.jpg)
The picture has a nice, strong autograph. The photo must have rested on a soft surface when it was signed, the pressure of the pen left an uneven impression on the back of the picture. The signature doesn't have the exaggerated flourish of her later signatures. It does have the simpler signature typical of earlier examples I have seen.
Not sure when this was taken, but it is labeled 1955, the same year "Tarantula" was released. Luckily, the staining in the upper left corner does not extend beyond the white border.
There's something about those eyes.
_________________________________________________________
I am also including a recently acquired, unsigned original 8x10 of her from "Tarantula". She is wearing the same outfit she wore (minus the hat) when her character went into town with John Agar for some shopping and they visited Universal's Courthouse Square.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/9043138352_a473777297_b.jpg)
Doesn't she look great?
Mara Corday. I always thought she was beautiful! She at one time had a site you could order from. Actress Gina Gershon reminds me of her.
BK
Quote from: michblk on June 14, 2013, 08:45:18 PM
Mara Corday. I always thought she was beautiful! She at one time had a site you could order from. Actress Gina Gershon reminds me of her.
BK
I completely see what you mean. Both are beautiful, sexy women.
Recently I contacted and got this from Suzanne Charny who played the vampire in the Kolchak episode, The Vampire.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/10547433064_573e97f7bd.jpg)
Rob
Congrats, really nice catch!
Just got this last week--found it an an antiques mall in Cinci. Joseph Cawthorn, from 1905. Some years later he would be one of the major supporting characters, Dr. Bruner, in WHITE ZOMBIE with Bela! "Uh...have you got a match?"
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2uszj9x.jpg)
Another autograph I acquired during the past few months--from the estate of Basil Rathbone's wife's family. It's faded a little, but the inscription and signature are in the upper left quarter of the photo. Rathbone added "At home" below his signature. This is probably from the early '30s.
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2mnhhxl.jpg)
Don't recall if I have shown this one before--I apologize if I have done so. This is a favorite Karloff autograph. I'd give my eye teeth to have seen him in this!
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2aepge9.jpg)
Here's one from this past Spring--and surely I showed it already, but my memory's Swiss cheese these days--so here goes anyhow. Kirk Hammett's autograph on the poster for the Karloff-Lugosi THE BLACK CAT which was screened at Grauman's during Monsterpalooza weekend. I was there with Sara Karloff--and I was having a kidney stone attack at the same time! Talk about mixing good times with bad ones!
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2lwapmf.jpg)
Robert,
From the new, to the old, to the older...it's all game for you. Never a dull moment at the TaylorMansion.
Rob
Thanks for sharing those Mr Taylor!
Brian K
It's been a long time since I shared an autograph photo. I just received these two, personalized to me. Even though these pieces signed by Mel Brooks are from BLAZING SADDLES, he also directed the classic monster comedy YOUNG FRANKENSTEN.
Rob
A lot of folks who were big auto hounds have stopped sharing. Maybe even quit collecting. Some seem to have fell off the earth altogether. Which is a shame.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on August 23, 2014, 11:05:24 PM
A lot of folks who were big auto hounds have stopped sharing. Maybe even quit collecting. Some seem to have fell off the earth altogether. Which is a shame.
For me, it's due to a few reasons. I just haven't had the money to pursue buying stuff that I'd like to get or stuff is just priced out of range that I'd be willing to pay. One that is highly desirable to me, Reggie Nalder (Mr. Barlow from SALEMS LOT), is very uncommon, but there is one on Ebay now...for about $1500! That just ain't gonna happen. I have a long list of wants and a good portion are just portion of them are rare or so obscure that they seldom, if ever, turn up. If they do, like I said, they're priced out f my affordability.
I also just haven't had as much free time--to search, to post on the UMA, to do a lot of stuff I need to do (like clean my room). I've been having some vision issues along with a lack of energy and motivation. I do have some stuff that I got a while back, but I want to arrange it before I take a photo to share. Maybe it will regain some momentum here.
Rob
Members of the army, I've been gone for a bit, but now I'm back here's a few things I found on the way back, hope you enjoy yo(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/AA97//3292729_1_zaps94CCTV0.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/3292729_1_zps94ccdbf0.jpeg.html)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/3292729_1_zps94ccdbf0.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/3292729_1_zps94ccdbf0.jpeg.html)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/3297859_1_zps6f65135f.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/3297859_1_zps6f65135f.jpeg.html)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/3327974_1_zps351f7d3e.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/3327974_1_zps351f7d3e.jpg.html)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/IMG-9.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/IMG-9.jpg.html)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/20140508_163007_zps9161f6ae.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/20140508_163007_zps9161f6ae.jpg.html)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/_2_zps2cbf560b.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/_2_zps2cbf560b.jpeg.html) Phibes , have I done good ???
Welcome back Mario! "Eyes Without a Face" is magnificent! More Karloff, Lugosi and Chaney--Oh my! You never cease to amaze! Hope all is well!! Glad to see you back in action!
I love that our favorite vampire signs his name "Bela" - then adds Lugosi in parenthesis, lest there be any uncertainty which Bela he might be.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Quote from: monsterphile on August 23, 2014, 10:45:26 PM
It's been a long time since I shared an autograph photo. I just received these two, personalized to me. Even though these pieces signed by Mel Brooks are from BLAZING SADDLES, he also directed the classic monster comedy YOUNG FRANKENSTEN.
Rob
I guess it would help if I included the photos...
An old still of Mr. Brooks directing BLAZING SADDLES:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3854/15078295245_86835dfc44_b.jpg)
A promo paper gun...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/15055285066_8b2de5def0_c.jpg)
Sorry! Rob
Those are vety cool !!!!!Monsterphie.
Love Mel Brooks work! Very cool Rob!
BK
Not a monster, but a monster guitar player!! Sleepy Ray put out two albums in the 90's and then vanished. I tracked him down in Texas where he and his wife are pastoring a church. He was the closest guitar player I've heard to get that Stevie Ray Vaughan sound.
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/SRM1_zps9cc5d676.jpeg)
Quote from: Illoman on October 21, 2014, 03:17:10 PM
Not a monster, but a monster guitar player!! Sleepy Ray put out two albums in the 90's and then vanished. I tracked him down in Texas where he and his wife are pastoring a church. He was the closest guitar player I've heard to get that Stevie Ray Vaughan sound.
That's saying a lot about his skills. Congrats Mike!
Brian K
Here's a rare one to get, Steve Ditko! Co-creator of Spider-Man and artist extraordinaire!!
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/SD_zpse0c3f274.jpg)
Ok Mike, how did you get the Ditko?
BK
Someone I know forwarded a fan letter to him, and he replied.
While at the Chiller Theatre con from October 24-26, 2014:
Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7560/15657664585_7788fc98d7_c.jpg)
Mr. Nakajima signing my photo
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7552/15105035643_aedc73b122_z.jpg)
Kenpachiro Satsuma
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/15472094230_51cee60a2f_c.jpg)
Tsutomu Kitagawa
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7560/15657664655_12eabae95c_c.jpg)
Victoria Price signed a photo that her half-brother, Barrett, had presigned of them with their father
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7577/15471700767_f8a1cddbe9_c.jpg)
a photo of the 2 of us from a previous Chiller that Sara Karloff signed
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15657664265_db50ea80e2_c.jpg)
Louise Fletcher as Kai Winn from Star Trek: Deep Space 9
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7530/15471521748_6798512d7c_c.jpg)
Not a monster, but he did co-star with the Great Pumpkin (signed to my wife, Diane), Peter Robbins, the original voice actor of Charlie Brown--I asked him to add "Good Grief" and then he signed it a second time
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7556/15654981571_d90b20f535_c.jpg)
Not from Chiller, but Lee Meriweather as Catwoman (from a friend)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15447390252_8bcc8d4bc1_c.jpg)
I have a great--uh--fondness, liking, fascination, etc--for Barbara Steele, and I end up getting her to sign something every time I see her at various conventions. This year's Chiller was no exception and this is the photo I chose for her to autograph.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/ek29mw.jpg)
Also at Chiller this year--got this one of Diana Canova. I not only liked her on SOAP, but I am sooo old that I was a fan of her MOTHER'S! Her mom was singer/comedienne Judy Canova.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/11r4v34.jpg)
And here's a signed photo of actor/director Panchito Gomez (he was a Hector Comacho Jr's table for one day). Panchito was in TUFF TURF and SELINA, to name a couple of his films--but carries with him a certain historic significance in that he was the first Hispanic kid on SESAME STREET--and I think perhaps he was the first kid on SESAME STREET even to be included in the rolling credits! A very nice guy, he was a good friend of Ricardo Montalban and talked with me at length of what a great gentleman Montalban was. I didn't expect to meet Gomez and was very pleased that I did. Neither he nor Canova are horror/sci-fi/fantasy related, but Chiller offers an unusually wide range of celebs, so I thought I'd share 'em anyhow!
(http://i61.tinypic.com/2prcqo4.jpg)
I'm thinking of getting one or more of the following autographs: Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, Ben Chapman, Elsa Lanchester, Glenn Strange, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne DeCarlo. I've heard nothing but great things about Hurd's Outpost. I'm quite sure there are members here who have dealt with them. I would appreciate hearing from you. Also, how do they know the signatures are the real deal? What kind of proof do they provide?
Thanks,
JP
Ultimately, unless you get it in person, you can never be 100% sure. Of course, with anyone that is deceased, that is no longer an option. Ben Chapman did a lot of conventions and signings, so thee is really no shortage of his autograhs. The longer the star lived, the more stuff that is out there. Glenn Strange wasn't as well known, so his stuff is less common.
Rob
SO, you might place this in the "It can only Happen in Los Angeles" file.
I ran into the grocery store the other day to grab my lady some flowers and BARBARA STEEL walked up right behind me and was also glancing at the flowers.
I said, "Ms. Steel, never in my life, while enjoying you in films over the years, could I have ever imagined that I would be standing next to you here!" She helped my pick out some yellow roses and went on her way.
A very nice and lovely lady.
Quote from: Wolfman on January 29, 2015, 02:26:52 PM
I'm thinking of getting one or more of the following autographs: Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, Ben Chapman, Elsa Lanchester, Glenn Strange, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne DeCarlo. I've heard nothing but great things about Hurd's Outpost. I'm quite sure there are members here who have dealt with them. I would appreciate hearing from you. Also, how do they know the signatures are the real deal? What kind of proof do they provide?
Thanks,
JP
Has no one here bought from Hurd's Outpost? Within the walls of this monster community, I would imagine someone has. Again, any experiences (positive or negative) would be helpful.
Thanks,
JP
When I started collecting George Pal memorabilia a few months ago, I discovered that Pal's best friends were Walter and Grace Lantz, and this has led me to a small "side collection" of Lantz stuff. Here's a recent acquisition:
(http://i62.tinypic.com/1zmidr6.jpg)
And here's another--sort of goofy, I guess, but--
(http://i57.tinypic.com/r1c56x.jpg)
Nice Walter Lantz! Outside of the Looney Tunes, he created some of my favorite characters!
Brian K
Quote from: Wolfman on January 29, 2015, 02:26:52 PM
I'm thinking of getting one or more of the following autographs: Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, Ben Chapman, Elsa Lanchester, Glenn Strange, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne DeCarlo. I've heard nothing but great things about Hurd's Outpost. I'm quite sure there are members here who have dealt with them. I would appreciate hearing from you. Also, how do they know the signatures are the real deal? What kind of proof do they provide?
Thanks,
JP
Just bumping this up. The Chiller show is drawing near, and I would love any reviews, positive or negative from anyone who has dealt with them.
Thanks,
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on April 06, 2015, 11:22:42 AM
Just bumping this up. The Chiller show is drawing near, and I would love any reviews, positive or negative from anyone who has dealt with them.
Thanks,
JP
I have bought from Keith Hurd in the past with confidence, although only once was it a slightly higher end piece (for my budget). I often like to get small cardsto match up with a display of my own. For Karloff, Lugosi, etc., you should expect some higher prices. I usually only go to the October Chiller, but I always check out Hurd's when I go.
(I may have already chimed in on this thread, but, oh well. lol)
Rob
Just got this awesome autograph in the mail this weekend from Rex Reason. Came upon his website during a random search and was excited he had an autograph option. There was a "Creature Walks Among US" photo too; but had to go with his most classic role. What a treasure I feel it is. Best $30 I spent in a long time! ;)
If interested: http://saiers.wix.com/rexreason (http://saiers.wix.com/rexreason)
(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc385/jerod26/Universal/RexReason%20001_zpsm7sr8fsf.jpg)
Quote from: jerod on April 22, 2015, 06:23:43 PM
Just got this awesome autograph in the mail this weekend from Rex Reason. Came upon his website during a random search and was excited he had an autograph option. There was a "Creature Walks Among US" photo too; but had to go with his most classic role. What a treasure I feel it is. Best $30 I spent in a long time! ;)
If interested: http://saiers.wix.com/rexreason (http://saiers.wix.com/rexreason)
(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc385/jerod26/Universal/RexReason%20001_zpsm7sr8fsf.jpg)
Very cool. :-)
Some of my autographed monster related trading cards:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2008A1_zpsqpld5xaf.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2010A1_zpszc1jyl8n.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2010A2_zpsbpkb1w1e.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCTZautos1_zpsde8d4563.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCTZautos3_zps85c05158.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCCreatureAutoCards1_zps64bdc827.jpg)
That's a ridiculously cool collection of autograph cards, HH. Congratulations! I know it wasn't easy finding them all.
A friend of mine and her husband ran a comics shop for many years. They had an autograph book they either took to comic conventions, or gave to customers to take for them. She gifted me with the album the other day!!
Steve Rude:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Rude_zpsrlpornp9.jpg)
Mart Nodell:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Mart_zpsexffy7gc.jpg)
Julius Schwartz:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/illoman/Julius_zpseludjdpk.jpg)
There's also John Totleben, P Craig Russell, Mike Zeck, John Byrne, Berni Wrightson and several more!
Quote from: Mord on May 08, 2015, 06:07:35 PM
That's a ridiculously cool collection of autograph cards, HH. Congratulations! I know it wasn't easy finding them all.
Thanks, Mord. I'm still working on those Hammer sets. I need the 6 auto cards from the 1996 set, the 6 auto cards from the 2000 set, and the Dave Prowse card from the 2008 set. I recently landed the 74 card Hammer Horror Entombed set from 2000, which is one of the tough ones. Gotta keep pluggin' away or never get some of this stuff.
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 08, 2015, 07:55:17 PM
Thanks, Mord. I'm still working on those Hammer sets. I need the 6 auto cards from the 1996 set, the 6 auto cards from the 2000 set, and the Dave Prowse card from the 2008 set. I recently landed the 74 card Hammer Horror Entombed set from 2000, which is one of the tough ones. Gotta keep pluggin' away or never get some of this stuff.
What will you do when you have them all? I think you will miss the chase (no pun intended).
Quote from: Mord on May 08, 2015, 08:04:24 PM
What will you do when you have them all? I think you will miss the chase (no pun intended).
When you attain the summit you enjoy the view...then you hunt another mountain.
(http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/stlcardinalsfan09/11156294_10153314850454851_2456657500539556012_n_zpsakcbxq9u.jpg) (http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/stlcardinalsfan09/media/11156294_10153314850454851_2456657500539556012_n_zpsakcbxq9u.jpg.html)
Got this in the mail today, so freaking excited!
Svengoolie is a hosted horror movie show. The show's title is taken from the name of the character host. The show is a long-running local program in the Chicago area and in recent years expanded nationally, airing Saturday nights on Me-TV.
he show generally airs low-budget, horror and science-fiction movies, with host "Svengoolie" – a telescoping of Svengali + ghoul – played by Rich Koz, who wears thick makeup around his eyes, moustache and goatee, fright wig, and top hat, all black, along with a tuxedo jacket over a bright red open-collared button-down shirt.
Just before and after commercial breaks, Svengoolie presents sketches, tells corny jokes, and performs song parodies spoofs of the film being aired.
I love the show and watch it every week. The show introduced me to old school horror movies and really the reason why I'm so into them now,
Here's a new one in my collection. Hard to find this old character actress, Ethel Griffies. Movie fans of both classic and modern horror (well, kind of modern) will remember her. In WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935) she's Mrs. Moncaster, one of the two comical old drunken ladies who rent a room to Henry Hull for his private transformations! And in THE BIRDS (1963) she's the old bird-watching lady in the diner who gives Tippi Hedren some bad news---"We wouldn't have a chance!" Also in 1935, Griffies had parts in the suspense film, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD and in the ghost story THE RETURN OF PETER GRIMM. She was great in both comic and serious roles. One of the great character people!
(http://i57.tinypic.com/5l6gys.jpg)
Nice add Robert!
Mike, I just noticed the comic signatures you posted. Those are cool. Was that from Hal at the Bookie Parlor?
BK
Yessir, they indeed were. There's a few in there that I can't decipher.
Quote from: michblk on June 23, 2015, 04:53:29 PM
Nice add Robert!
Mike, I just noticed the comic signatures you posted. Those are cool. Was that from Hal at the Bookie Parlor?
BK
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/20150619_030621-8_zpscixr9ond.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/20150619_030621-8_zpscixr9ond.jpeg.html) Hey Guys its been a while just wanted to share these two incredible 11x14 's of the Great Andree Melly !!!!!! 82 years young !!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/20150619_194424-1_zps36udwa63.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/20150619_194424-1_zps36udwa63.jpeg.html) Our Lovely Gina !!!!!
Those are great! I had no idea she was still living. Her handwriting is beautiful to be over 80. Nice scores!!!
These were both high school graduation gifts from my parents:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/ajs21j.jpg)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/abr1x1.jpg)
Would I have preferred a photo signed by Betty? Yes, but beggers can't be choosers :-\
It pains me that this thread seems to have died off. So, I am inviting autograph collectors to resurrect it. A recent acquisition or two of my own to get it rolling. Where the heck are you at, LugosiFan and alla the rest a youse bums,lol?? Show up and show off.
Going to a HorrorHound in a few hours close by. On my buddy's dime, since we havent done anything in a while. I will let you know if I score anything there. Meanwhile....a couple of moderns and an extremely elusive one I shared in the latest gets thread, but it needs to be here.
(http://i.imgur.com/1bKAsHb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zrHLewO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Vuw0xPy.jpg)
I met Nick Castle at the Horror Hound. He's the original Michael Myers. Signed some stuff for me, and got a picture with him. Cool guy. Got a few since I am not likely to meet him again.
(http://i.imgur.com/XAAPd6e.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SD6ixgn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nyouSuv.jpg)
The painting I have by Ernest Thesiger has a very atypical signature. His writing varies tremendously, but I find myself wishing the painting had a more typical autograph. Perhaps I'll be able to acquire one at some point.
(http://www.craftster.org/pictures/data/500/medium/123133_19Nov15_sig.jpg)
(http://ernestthesiger.org/Ernest_Thesiger/The_Artist_files/hildapainting.jpg)
OK-- A few years ago, my son and I met Chris Sarandon, Mr. Jerry Dandrige himself at a Horror convention in Kentucky. Got an awesome signature and inscription, and a photo with him. Unfortunately my nerve damage was at its worst, and when he touched my back I just about went into pain induced faint, and I am clearly flinching in the picture. So the pic aint too hot. This was about 6 years ago.
(http://i.imgur.com/wzNx04C.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xJB74kp.jpg)
During this time I have been on again and off again hunting a Roddy McDowall as Peter Vincent. (Not as easy as you would think). Finally-- I just got this one from Fright Night part 2 from an autograph dealer in Britain. Its him in character from the scene when he is in his apartment telling Charley's girlfriend, Alexis, some "behind the scenes" stories, and a bit in his cups. I love it. What is Jerry without Peter after all,lol?
(http://i.imgur.com/0qHNTvZ.jpg)
Excellent!
Long time lurker, first time posting. I've really enjoyed viewing everyone's impressive collections. I only got into the horror convention scene four years ago, but it's been fun meeting actors from some of my favorite movies growing up -- Fright Night, especially. It's an expensive hobby (the autograph prices seem to go up every year), but I've gotten some nice memories out of it. Most of this stuff is packed away in storage until I get a bigger place with room to display it properly... but I thought I'd share a few pics of some posters I've had signed in-person.
Mondo Hellraiser screen-printed poster (signed by Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Simon Bamford and Nicholas Vince):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/hellraiser_zpszuyl9uia.jpg)
Halloween II one-sheet poster (signed by Tyler Mane, Scout Taylor-Compton, Danielle Harris, Caroline Williams and Margot Kidder):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/halloween_zpslflkxyhc.jpg)
I realize Rob Zombie's films aren't for everyone. I'm not the biggest fan myself, but I sort of enjoyed this movie and thought the poster would look good with some autographs on it. Since he tends to cast a lot of genre actors in supporting roles, I've been adding the signatures of people who I'm a fan of from other projects (Kidder from the Superman series, for instance) that only played a small part in Halloween II. Sort of an odd approach, but I figured it would help me save wall space in the long run. :P
Fright Night reprint poster (signed by Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse and Stephen Geoffreys):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/fright%20night_zpsdx4njmix.jpg)
A Nightmare on Elm Street reprint poster (signed by Heather Langenkamp and Amanda Wyss):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/nightmare_zpseprq6zca.jpg)
Phantasm reprint poster (signed by Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/phantasm_zpswntdskmz.jpg)
I passed on the opportunity to add Michael Baldwin and Bill Thornbury's signatures. I believe they were charging $30 + an extra $10 to pose for a picture with you. The extra $10 bit was a deal breaker for me.
Welcome to the UMA, Farley! Nice collection! :)
Thanks, Mike! Here are a few horror related 8x10s I've gotten signed in-person, along with some convention stories for anyone who might care to read them.
LISA WILCOX (Alice Johnson in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 & 5):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/alice_zpsojcuc9fc.jpg)
Lisa is still a stunningly beautiful lady. She included the metal "ALICE LIVES" pin for free with the autograph.
I noticed she had a set of wooden nunchucks at her table. If you haven't seen Nightmare 4, her character gains martial arts skills that were passed to her from her brother Rick. There's a humorous scene of Alice showcasing some sweet nunchuck moves in front of a mirror -- which is clearly a stunt double (probably a man) being filmed from the back wearing a wig. I always got a kick out of that. Lisa was actually selling the nunchucks for $40 autographed, which I might have bought if I hadn't just purchased this signed 8x10 from her.
I asked if she was ever approached about appearing in Freddy vs. Jason, as her character has the sole distinction of surviving two run-ins with the Springwood Slasher. At least one early draft of the FVJ script featured Alice and her son Jacob (the titular "Dream Child" of Nightmare 5). I believe she said someone reached out to her about it at one point, but didn't elaborate further. Considering it took New Line years to finally green-light that movie, it makes sense that they decided to ignore the survivors of both franchises and just start over with a fresh cast of teenagers.
IMOGEN BOORMAN (Tiffany in Hellbound: Hellraiser II):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/tiffanycensor_zps8hcuwuqc.jpg)
Note: Quote censored per UMA rules. :angel:
Hellbound is my favorite horror sequel and I was happy to get a chance to meet the actress who played Tiffany. I think she's somewhat new to the horror convention scene. I found her to be a very pleasant person to chat with and she doesn't look much different than she did back then.
She asked me if I wanted her to write a particular quote on the photo. If you've seen the movie, you'll remember that her character was a girl of few words. I think she spoke three lines in the last act... the first being a big ol' expletive when the Channard cenobite comes flying through the window.
I was hesitant to ask her to write that, but it's one of my favorite moments in the movie. She told me that line wasn't in the script and the director (Tony Randel) whispered it to her on-set. Being a young English schoolgirl, she was a bit cautious about swearing on film... but she did it anyway. :laugh:
I sat in on a Hellbound reunion panel later in the day featuring Imogen, Doug Bradley and the other three cenobite actors. She spoke a bit about the casting process and said the director was looking for an actress whose face could convey a bittersweet quality. I think that's a perfect description of what she brought to the role.
PAT PRIEST & BUTCH PATRICK (The Munsters):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/munsters_zpslpa6ihha.jpg)
Pat is a very sweet woman. I asked her what Elvis was like ("He loved his family. He loved the Lord.") and we talked a bit about my recent trip to Graceland -- a place she had never visited. Being a collector, I also brought up the subject of Munsters memorabilia. I showed her a photo of the Marilyn maquette that's coming soon from Sideshow/Tweeterhead. She didn't know anything about it.
The cast apparently signed their likeness rights away when they did the show (common at the time), so it's kind of a shame she doesn't have any input or profit from items featuring her likeness. I read that Tweeterhead are now having her sign a few of the maquettes for their customers (the B&W variant), so hopefully she's seeing a little extra money from that.
Butch left his table before I could walk over. His assistant didn't know where he went or when he'd be back, so I just hung around the area for a bit. There were replicas of the Dragula and Munsters Koach on display, so I was checking out all the details there. I heard a woman next to me say "How awesome is this?". I turned around because I thought she was talking to me... and discovered it was Victoria Price (another guest at this show).
Like a huge dork, I said "OH! You're Vincent Price's daughter!". She held her smartphone up and said "I AM Vincent Price's daughter... and you're on Periscope!". Apparently she was in the process of live streaming to the internet. I realized what was happening and sheepishly said "Oh... how ya doin'?"
Then my brother (far more outgoing than myself) walked over and stuck his face right into the middle of Victoria's live stream -- even checking her phone to see how many people were watching him at that moment. I was a little mortified, but we chuckled about it later. Butch eventually returned to sign the photo and posed for a quick picture with myself and Pat.
CATHERINE MARY STEWART (Regina in Night of the Comet):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/regina_zpsxk9t3o5p.jpg)
I LOVE Night of the Comet, but I suspect I made Catherine uncomfortable with how much I nerded out in front of her. I was probably talking a mile a minute because I was nervous. Sometimes I need to remember to take a deep breath and chill out. 8)
ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK (Movie Macabre):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/elvira_zps3z7pgytv.jpg)
This was the longest autograph line I've ever stood in... no doubt because Cassandra Peterson was signing in the full Elvira get-up. She's still a major draw. I think it was originally a three hour wait. I went to lunch and visited a flea market down the road, hoping to give the crowd time to thin out.
I returned a couple hours later and her line was still at least 50 people deep. A staff member came out to tell the remaining fans that she was wrapping up the signing in 30 minutes, but they would do their best to get everyone through. Thankfully, I made it to her table with about ten minutes to spare. No time for chit chat, since there were still plenty of folks waiting behind me.
EILEEN DIETZ (Pazuzu's face in The Exorcist, as well as doubling for possessed Regan):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/howdy_zps0bx7s9hh.jpg)
Note: The autograph is sort of faint and smeary. It would have been nice if she at least tested the markers first.
Captain Howdy is an iconic horror image (largely due to Dick Smith's make-up), but Eileen's face was only on screen for a few frames. Still, imagine the countless nightmares it must have inspired since the film was first released.
Eileen had no assistant with her at the time and I didn't notice a price list at the table. That should have been a red flag, but I figured she might share some anecdotes about the film since no one else was giving her any business at the time. Unfortunately, she was more eager to pitch her book than make small talk after I paid her the $25 she wanted for the autograph. I know pushing merchandise is the main reason actors turn up for these events, but it wasn't subtle in this case.
Eileen was a guest at another local con two or three years ago. I didn't meet her back then, but heard from someone who did that she was charging $20 for an autograph -- photo op with your camera included. When I asked if I could take a picture with her on this day, she grinned and said it would cost another $10. The vibe already felt a bit unpleasant, so her requesting more cash didn't come as a surprise. I replied "Never mind then." and walked away.
Guests charging fans extra to take tableside photos with their own camera is nothing new (I still consider it tacky), but at least put up a sign as fair warning. To date, I've never paid over $30 for an autograph w/photo op from any actor -- including some bigger names at this same show. I thought $25 for her autograph was already plenty. Now instead of eliciting fear, that demonic white face serves as a reminder of the worst convention encounter I've had so far. Her "Beware" inscription was appropriate... I should have saved that money for Linda Blair. ;)
There's been zero activity in this thread since my last post, but I thought I'd go ahead and share a look at the last bit of my horror autograph collection. Lord knows none of my friends and family appreciate this stuff. :laugh:
DALE MIDKIFF, DENISE CROSBY & MIKO HUGHES (The Creed family in Pet Sematary):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/sematary_zpsgvc3ruty.jpg)
CHARLES CYPHERS & NANCY LOOMIS (Sheriff Brackett and Annie Brackett in Halloween):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/halloween_zpsxbse050e.jpg)
I just slapped some labels on the frame to customize it a bit... I'm aware this photo is actually from Halloween II.
FELISSA ROSE & JONATHAN TIERSTEN (Angela and Ricky in Sleepaway Camp):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/sleepaway_zpsl9pearzm.jpg)
Note: Another quote censored per UMA rules. :angel:
These two could not have been any cooler. If you dig the movie and they happen to be at a con you're attending, I recommend visiting their tables.
JOHN KASSIR (voice of the Cryptkeepr):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/kassir_zpsz03qjr3k.jpg)
JULIE ADAMS (Kay Lawrence in Creature from the Black Lagoon):
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o527/joe_bee/julie_zpszddrc5un.jpg)
At last, I've posted an autograph that actually fits the theme of this forum! It's the one signature I didn't obtain in person, but it might be my favorite.
Thanks for the stories with your Pics Curtis. I have been on both sides of the table, so I'm sure you're not the first to have ever nerded out on Catherine Mary Stewart. She is still beautiful today. What cons do you attend?
BK
Quote from: michblk on October 10, 2016, 09:05:25 PMI have been on both sides of the table, so I'm sure you're not the first to have ever nerded out on Catherine Mary Stewart. She is still beautiful today.
Indeed. For some reason, I couldn't stop talking about her role in "The Apple" (a notorious flop, but a major guilty pleasure of mine). I think I even complimented her lip-syncing skills in the movie. She was very sweet, but I probably should've toned it down a notch or two. I do remember she suggested I check out a movie called "Dudes", which co-stars Daniel Roebuck (who I noticed is a member here).
Quote from: michblk on October 10, 2016, 09:05:25 PMWhat cons do you attend?
Just the ones that are local. I'm in Kentucky and there are two big conventions in Lexington (
Comic and Toy Con in March and
The Scarefest in September) that I try to check out every year.
Days of the Dead just added Louisville to their roster of shows, so I made the road trip there to meet Elvira last month. It's a bit farther than I'd normally travel for something like that, but I had a great time. Solid line-up of guests and very well organized.
Quote from: Farley Flavors on October 10, 2016, 10:46:41 PM
I do remember she suggested I check out a movie called "Dudes", which co-stars Daniel Roebuck (who I noticed is a member here).
Just the ones that are local. I'm in Kentucky
Yes Danny is a member and one of us!
Horror hound in Cindy is usually a good one. I've been to the 3 you've mentioned and wonderment which is also in Louisville
BK
Despite reading reports that it was a disorganized mess in years past, I might give Fandom Fest Louisville a shot. I almost went last year when they were supposed to have Billie Piper from Doctor Who, but she ended up canceling. Still, I suspect most guests at that show (and Wizard World) are out of my price range.
When I was kid, my dad took us to Star Wars Celebration II in Indy where autograph tickets were only $12 each if you bought ten or more. I considered THAT really expensive back then. How times have changed. :P
......somebody got a good deal, wow! Cheap and it was REAL!
(http://i.imgur.com/lx6g4kc.jpg)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTHONY-PERKINS-039-PSYCHO-039-HAND-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-8x10-PHOTO-/371744344537?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=d3UN%252FMrEGFxIrZfbZPm2k8riAXE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTHONY-PERKINS-039-PSYCHO-039-HAND-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-8x10-PHOTO-/371744344537?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=d3UN%252FMrEGFxIrZfbZPm2k8riAXE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
I'm on the verge of buying a Fred Gwynne autograph from Conway's Vintage Treasures. Anyone purchase from them before?
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 15, 2017, 08:55:13 AM
I'm on the verge of buying a Fred Gwynne autograph from Conway's Vintage Treasures. Anyone purchase from them before?
JP
They have a good reputation. I think I may have bought something from them before, but my memory fails.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 15, 2017, 01:33:32 PM
They have a good reputation. I think I may have bought something from them before, but my memory fails.
Thanks Anton. Got a photo all picked out for it to frame with.
JP
Just bought the auto. Also got the photo I want to frame it with. My favorite auto to date. Here's a rundown of my autos:
P.J. Soles
Linda Blair
Kyra Schon
Bill Mumy
Terry O'Quinn
Jill Schoelen
John Jarrett
Basil Gogos
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Gwynne
I will be adding Nick Castle next month. I still want to get John Carpenter & Lon Chaney Jr. The Chaney auto is a (distant) future project.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 15, 2017, 05:28:15 PM
Just bought the auto. Also got the photo I want to frame it with. My favorite auto to date. Here's a rundown of my autos:
P.J. Soles
Linda Blair
Kyra Schon
Bill Mumy
Terry O'Quinn
Jill Schoelen
John Jarrett
Basil Gogos
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Gwynne
I will be adding Nick Castle next month. I still want to get John Carpenter & Lon Chaney Jr. The Chaney auto is a (distant) future project.
JP
Forgot one. I plan on adding Ben Chapman at some point. Would have loved to have met him in person. Gotta have the Creature in my collection.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 16, 2017, 07:48:44 AM
Forgot one. I plan on adding Ben Chapman at some point. Would have loved to have met him in person. Gotta have the Creature in my collection.
JP
Here's mine along with my Ricou.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCCreatureAutoCards1_zps64bdc827.jpg)
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 16, 2017, 05:28:45 PM
Here's mine along with my Ricou.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCCreatureAutoCards1_zps64bdc827.jpg)
Very nice HH. Did you get them in person?
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 16, 2017, 06:02:54 PM
Very nice HH. Did you get them in person?
JP
Thanks.
Nope. Just ordered them from eBay sellers. I was already collecting autographed trading cards from the Hammer and Twilight Zone sets and thought I would hunt up cards for the two actors who played my favorite monster. I did see Ben Chapman once in person at a toy show in Knoxville TN but like an idiot I got sidetracked and never did get an autographed photo. He's gone now and it's too late. I like the card but I sure wish I had an personalized photo to hang on the wall. Do important things when they're handy 'cause if you wait you may be SOL.
Quote from: Wolfman on February 15, 2017, 05:28:15 PM
Just bought the auto. Also got the photo I want to frame it with. My favorite auto to date. Here's a rundown of my autos:
P.J. Soles
Linda Blair
Kyra Schon
Bill Mumy
Terry O'Quinn
Jill Schoelen
John Jarrett
Basil Gogos
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Gwynne
I will be adding Nick Castle next month. I still want to get John Carpenter & Lon Chaney Jr. The Chaney auto is a (distant) future project.
JP
For what its worth, I spelled Jarrett wrong. Should be Jarratt. Sent to me straight from Australia.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 15, 2017, 05:28:15 PM
Just bought the auto. Also got the photo I want to frame it with. My favorite auto to date. Here's a rundown of my autos:
P.J. Soles
Linda Blair
Kyra Schon
Bill Mumy
Terry O'Quinn
Jill Schoelen
John Jarrett
Basil Gogos
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Gwynne
I will be adding Nick Castle next month. I still want to get John Carpenter & Lon Chaney Jr. The Chaney auto is a (distant) future project.
JP
Hey JP, congrats on the Fred Gwynne auto. That will look real nice framed with a Herman photo.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 21, 2017, 01:40:36 PM
Hey JP, congrats on the Fred Gwynne auto. That will look real nice framed with a Herman photo.
JP
Thanks for the well wishes JP. That's my plan for it.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 21, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Thanks for the well wishes JP. That's my plan for it.
JP
No problem JP. Just want to throw some love your way on such a nice score. Enjoy.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on February 21, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
No problem JP. Just want to throw some love your way on such a nice score. Enjoy.
JP
Thanks again JP. Hey, someone was bound to sooner or later. LOL
JP
The autograph thread doesn't have very much traffic these days does it JP? Mario used to show some truly stunning stuff here...as did others. sadly, I think Facebook has dwindled our little forum down. :'(
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2017, 01:57:32 PM
The autograph thread doesn't have very much traffic these days does it JP? Mario used to show some truly stunning stuff here...as did others. sadly, I think Facebook has dwindled our little forum down. :'(
That's okay. I thought I'd make light of the situation. Not really upset, just having some fun. Thanks Anton.
JP
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2017, 01:57:32 PM
The autograph thread doesn't have very much traffic these days does it JP? Mario used to show some truly stunning stuff here...as did others. sadly, I think Facebook has dwindled our little forum down. :'(
I agree, Anton, I don't really post much on here anymore. I'm kind of a lurker. I still collect autographs, but not as many anymore.
Jp where did you get the Terry O'Quinn at?
BK
Quote from: michblk on February 21, 2017, 09:15:50 PM
I agree, Anton, I don't really post much on here anymore. I'm kind of a lurker. I still collect autographs, but not as many anymore.
Jp where did you get the Terry O'Quinn at?
BK
He has a site at fanMailbiz where you can send an item to be signed, along with a SASE, and he'll sign and return it free of charge. I sent him a poster of The Stepfather. Just be patient, it took close to two months to arrive back.
JP
I recently watched The Haunting and on a whim sent a picture to Claire Bloom and requested an autograph. She was very kind, autographed the picture, and quickly sent it back to me.
The trick was that she lives in England so I had to have a friend in London, purchase return postage, send me the postage so that I could include a SASE. It was a fun hunt.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/thumbnail_20170402_162230_zpsdwqrk8qk.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/thumbnail_20170402_162230_zpsdwqrk8qk.jpg.html) Hey guy's still here just real busy, hope you enjoy this brand newly framed piece, Best Mario
Exquisite as always, Mario!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 02, 2017, 03:51:46 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/thumbnail_20170402_162230_zpsdwqrk8qk.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/thumbnail_20170402_162230_zpsdwqrk8qk.jpg.html) Hey guy's still here just real busy, hope you enjoy this brand newly framed piece, Best Mario
Outstanding!
thm
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3641/sxfIhx.jpg)
This is a teaser poster for The Monster Squad signed by the majority of the cast.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/20170313_220847_zps7ustd27v.png (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/20170313_220847_zps7ustd27v.png) Hope you enjoy just got this. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/20170313_220847_zps7ustd27v.png) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170313_220847_zps7ustd27v.png.html)
Extra points for the dinosaur being in the pic....and even the main star of it,lol. I know you love that flick too! Congrats!! Just out of curiosity: do you have Susan Cabot,lol? The Wasp Woman...just in case you arent necessarily a fan of that little flick. Again: Great score!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/received_10153784479116451_zps6lv8deqm.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/received_10153784479116451_zps6lv8deqm.jpeg.html). Finally got this one. Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Screenshot_20170410-124822_zpsv4xu6flq_edit_1491843099385_zps5dbwotn6.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Screenshot_20170410-124822_zpsv4xu6flq_edit_1491843099385_zps5dbwotn6.jpeg.html). This one is a favotite
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on April 10, 2017, 11:54:04 AM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Screenshot_20170410-124822_zpsv4xu6flq_edit_1491843099385_zps5dbwotn6.jpeg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Screenshot_20170410-124822_zpsv4xu6flq_edit_1491843099385_zps5dbwotn6.jpeg.html). This one is a favotite
DANG!!!!! I guess so.....it used to be Forry's to boot?? Icing on the cake! Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry for the double posting, I am using the mobile app.And my talons are to long. Phibes you can remove if you can thanks Mario
Phibes ,I don't have any Susan Cabot's presently, best, Mario
Someone ask for Susan Cabot? From out in the hallway, near the ceiling: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2810/33118763944_12f0d4cff7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SsAjFs)100_1414 (https://flic.kr/p/SsAjFs) by Rob Tullo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/monsterphile/), on Flickr
I need to show some recent and not so recent acquisitions. I've been a bit lax. I just have to figure out where I left off...
Rob
Beautiful Rob! BZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!
Those look Great !!!! Just got this(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_181259_zpselzsjmsq.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_181259_zpselzsjmsq.jpg.html)
/
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_180743_zpsebtn0fc2.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_180743_zpsebtn0fc2.jpg.html) more recent acquisitions, thanks brian....
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170703_115401_zps7tqxpg9s.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170703_115401_zps7tqxpg9s.jpg.html) one of our favorites , I'am sure, enjoy, lugosifan1
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_180848_zpssj9uu0il.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_180848_zpssj9uu0il.jpg.html) a few more, hope you guys enjoy it !
It's time for on of the beautiful ladies of Hammer Horror, Veronica Carlson. I have met her a few times at various conventions and she is a lovely lady.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1517/X0PKVx.jpg)
Creepy I love that shot !!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on July 16, 2017, 09:09:37 PM
Creepy I love that shot !!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!
When I first glanced at the picture, I wondered why one of her boobs was so much bigger than the other.
Then I realized it was her elbow.
So often the autographs we see are of the stars of the films, and occasionally the directors. However, I like to also acquire the unsung heroes like the make-up guys or the composers of the soundtracks. Music is so important in films, and a bad soundtrack can ruin a good picture, and similarly, an amazing score can elevate a mediocre film.
Here is an autograph of one of the greats, Herman Stein. His work runs the gamut of so many of the movies we love here; This Island Earth, Tarantula, The Creature Walks Among Us, The Mole People, The Incredible Shrinking Man, and so many more. Often he was uncredited for his work.
He autographed this copy of the conductor's score for This Island Earth, the piece he composed was Metaluna Transport. I love the film and am very happy to have this in my collection.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3412/RtIYtt.jpg)
This is Awesome !!!! Great score Creepy..
Got two very nice original 1971 Press 8x10's autographed by Mike Bongiorno.
He even tolerated me peppering him with what must have seemed like endless questions - I posted what I learned here: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31576.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31576.0)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4315/35279388233_4020ecd5e3_h.jpg)
(Click on picture for larger image.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4307/35955552731_779a4d867f_h.jpg)
(Click on picture for larger image.)
As always, pictures I post on the UMA can be seen full-sized on Flickr - User name: monstersforsale
Just ordered a Ricou Browning Creature photo from the Monster Bash website. It's the one where he's swimming underneath Kay. He signed it at this June's Bash. As an added touch, he signed it in gold. Might have to send it off to Julie Adams for her to sign as well. Don't know when she'll be doing another convention.
JP
Quote from: Wolfman on August 02, 2017, 12:07:55 PM
Just ordered a Ricou Browning Creature photo from the Monster Bash website. It's the one where he's swimming underneath Kay. He signed it at this June's Bash. As an added touch, he signed it in gold. Might have to send it off to Julie Adams for her to sign as well. Don't know when she'll be doing another convention.
JP
That would be Ricou in the picture. Did Julie do her own swimming in the movie?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on August 10, 2017, 03:19:39 PM
That would be Ricou in the picture. Did Julie do her own swimming in the movie?
I'm pretty sure she had a double for most of the underwater shots. Especially the long lens views.
According to Julie Adams in her book and in interviews, she did some of the swimming herself.
JA: In actuality, it was all an illusion. Because I only did the swimming on the surface at Universal Studios in Hollywood, the Creature was never beneath me at the studio. That was the magic of editing. The stunning underwater photography in Florida was seamlessly cut together with the shots of me on the surface on the studio backlot, creating the effect for the audience that the Creature and I were actually in the Black Lagoon together. I'm still astonished at how well the underwater ballet with Kay and the Gill Man still captivates viewers to this day!
Then she says this ...
"Ginger Stanley doubled for me in the Wakulla Springs underwater shots, and Ricou Browning wore the rubber creature suit for swimming scenes,"
JA: I was startled the first time I saw the Gill Man fully realized. I'll never forget how believable the costume looked. I did the majority of my work in the film with Ben Chapman. Ricou primarily worked with my double, Ginger Stanley, in the underwater sequences that were shot in Wakulla Springs, Florida.
So which pictures were taken where ? Beats me.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-03/20180316_084558_zpsghkyu2on.png) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-03/20180316_084558_zpsghkyu2on.png.html) h Hey guy's just a few new acquisitions, I hope you enjoy , Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-03/20180316_084632_zpsohl3lgzo.png) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-03/20180316_084632_zpsohl3lgzo.png.html) Always a favorite!! Mario
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-03/Screenshot_20180316-084505_zpshrdvxguh.png) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-03/Screenshot_20180316-084505_zpshrdvxguh.png.html) other Favorite !!!!
Those are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Phibes, do you still have all of yours? Mario
Yes, and a couple more. Never quite managed to score a definitive Cushing Van Helsing quite to my liking yet.....but not really buying too much in the siggy realm these days as a lot of the folks I dealt with have retired or passed away. :'(
(http://i63.tinypic.com/34y3900.jpg)
love it !!!!!!!!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-05/20180517_141007_zpssf71nxbi_edit_1526635029420_zpseaqpze6x.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-05/20180517_141007_zpssf71nxbi_edit_1526635029420_zpseaqpze6x.jpg.html). Hey guys just got this, hope you like it. Mario
Absolutely stunning!
How did you get the autograph?
Hey Jimi, a friend of mine got it for me , but won't disclose address.thanks , Mario
Long time, Universal horror collector here. Looking forward to sharing my own autograph collection on this great thread. For now, here's Mr. Rains. All best, Seymour
(https://i.ibb.co/x1H99ry/Rains.jpg)
Welcome to the UMA, Seymour! :)
Do you tell people the photo is signed in invisible ink? ;D
Peter Lorre as the infamous Dr. Gogol.
(https://i.ibb.co/2hBn6zL/Lorre.jpg)
Quote from: Sinister Seymour on June 24, 2022, 09:55:42 PM
Peter Lorre
What a great autograph to have. I met his ill-fated daughter once. She was friends with our neighbors.
http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-sad-life-of-catharine-lorre.html (http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-sad-life-of-catharine-lorre.html)
Elena Verdugo.
(https://i.ibb.co/tDJCrPY/E.jpg)
That's a good shot of the two of them.
I went to a local convention (Haunters Against Hate) this weekend and got autographs from Judith O'Dea and Russell Streiner from the original "Night of the Living Dead". Despite being fully vaccinated, I was still nervous about going. This was my first con in four years and I was about the only person there wearing a face mask - yet I still came down with a bad sore throat the next day. My immune system isn't the best, but hopefully that'll be the worst of it.
Both O'Dea and Streiner were very cool to talk with. I just wish I'd made up my mind about attending sooner, as the autographs were $40 each. If I knew I'd be investing that much, I would have ordered a cool poster (I've seen some gorgeous NOTLD prints from a lot of talented artists) to have something more unique signed than these B&W screengrabs - though both are classic shots:
(https://i.ibb.co/LNSkCRn/o-dea.jp) (https://ibb.co/fDM1CF4)
(https://i.ibb.co/0VQmkYS/streiner.jp) (https://ibb.co/84XNJPp)
My brief recollections, for anyone interested:
Russ Streiner is sharp as a tack. Any topic you threw at him (be it about the movie or working on industrial films and commercials with George Romero), he had a reply at the ready. Same goes for Judith. I'm a nervous person as it is, so it's great when a guest makes small talk that effortless for me.
The pic I chose for Judith to sign prompted her to share an interesting tidbit: The ring she wears in the film (shown in the photo) was a signet ring from her father that she still has to this day. We also talked a bit about a short science fiction story she had written and shared on her website. She was glad to hear I enjoyed reading it and mentioned she'd hoped it could be turned into a movie.
I only budgeted $100 to spend on autographs, so I had to pass on getting John Amplas (Creepshow, Martin, Day of the Dead). I usually don't approach a guest unless I plan on buying something, but Judith ended up calling him over to take our photo op - so at least I got to tell him I dig his work. It was a little awkward, though. I brought two cameras with me (my cellphone and a Canon Powershot). Despite messing around with the settings, neither one would take a decent shot indoors. They were either blown out or blurry. John had to have been losing patience, because it took at least three minutes and several attempts (at my insistence) before we got even a halfway decent one. I apologized, but he was nice about it ("Do I look like I'm busy?"). Judith joked about the situation ("TAKE 86!"). Her eyes were closed in one shot, so she said something like "Should I get eyelid surgery to make them wider?" ;D
Quote from: Lugosifan1 on July 13, 2017, 11:25:58 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/NINJAxTFx/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_180848_zpssj9uu0il.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/NINJAxTFx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-07/20170702_180848_zpssj9uu0il.jpg.html) a few more, hope you guys enjoy it !
Awesome gets Mario. JW - I am always on the hunt for surviving cast/stunt ppl from the original Universal Horror monster series. Have June Lockhart, Donnie dunagan, ricou browning, Brett Halsey etc.... Any sense of any others I might be missing?
Love that you get these personalized
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on July 16, 2022, 09:56:28 AM
Any sense of any others I might be missing?
Clint Eastwood. (Revenge of the Creature, Tarantula)
Ginger Stanley (Julia Adams stunt double.)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 16, 2022, 11:13:29 AM
Clint Eastwood. (Revenge of the Creature, Tarantula)
Ginger Stanley (Julia Adams stunt double.)
Hah I have Stanley. Blanked on her name and remembered it later
And Eastwood - yes pls!!!! Any ideas hahah
Are either of the child actors from Frankenstein and Ghost of Frank still living?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 16, 2022, 07:55:44 PM
Are either of the child actors from Frankenstein and Ghost of Frank still living?
Janet Gallow passed away in 2020 but Donnie Dunagan from Son of is still with us.
Brian K
Quote from: michblk on July 17, 2022, 01:07:01 PM
Janet Gallow passed away in 2020 but Donnie Dunagan from Son of is still with us.
Looks like "Little Maria" has been gone for some time, too.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 17, 2022, 02:19:58 PM
Looks like "Little Maria" has been gone for some time, too.
Pretty annoyed I missed out on gallows. This turned into a pandemic hobby
I wonder if Any extras or background ppl are still around....(like William smith just did too.... Ugh)
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on July 17, 2022, 04:03:27 PM
I wonder if Any extras or background ppl are still around.
When even the little kids from the '30s are in their '80s and '90s, there's not much hope left. ;)
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 17, 2022, 04:17:20 PM
When even the little kids from the '30s are in their '80s and '90s, there's not much hope left. ;)
Hah agreed. I'm trying to figure out if Joan wells aka the little girl from she wolf of London is still alive. She'd be about 85 if so....
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on July 17, 2022, 07:32:30 PM
I'm trying to figure out if Joan wells aka the little girl from she wolf of London is still alive.
IMDb has her as still living.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2884/9043138352_a473777297_b.jpg)
Mara Corday of Tarantula, 1955 is still alive - She is 90.
She looks great, for 90!
Quote from: michblk on July 17, 2022, 01:07:01 PM
but Donnie Dunagan from Son of is still with us.
It seems like Mr D was signing regularly for a while. He may still ...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/263/donniesigns.jpg)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 17, 2022, 09:07:43 PM
It's those eyes.
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on August 07, 2022, 10:35:58 AM
It seems like Mr D was signing regularly for a while. He may still ...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/263/donniesigns.jpg)
Yes! I got his auto last year
It looks like Donnie also signs via his website here:
https://www.donniedunagan.com/store.htm (https://www.donniedunagan.com/store.htm)
Also, Chris Costello (Lou's daughter) signs via her website as well....ask for an autograph on the photo in the order notes!
http://abbottandcostellocollectibles.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=81 (http://abbottandcostellocollectibles.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=81)
Quote from: Kclj520 on August 16, 2022, 09:06:50 PM
Also, Chris Costello (Lou's daughter) signs via her website as well....ask for an autograph on the photo in the order notes!
Why would you want Lou Costello's
daughter's autograph?
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 16, 2022, 10:13:30 PM
Why would you want Lou Costello's daughter's autograph?
It's almost impossible to find out anything about his daughters on line, except that one passed away. I'm not sure if the other two are even alive.
Quote from: Haunted hearse on August 17, 2022, 08:52:29 AM
It's almost impossible to find out anything about his daughters on line, except that one passed away. I'm not sure if the other two are even alive.
I would assume the same reason why people get the Chaney, Karloff and Lugosi kids sigs.
BK
Quote from: michblk on August 17, 2022, 08:27:56 PM
I would assume the same reason why people get the Chaney, Karloff and Lugosi kids sigs.
BK
And... Why in the world is
that? Just a "Shake the hand that shook the hand" thing?
I've never gotten the appeal.
Quote from: michblk on August 17, 2022, 08:27:56 PM
I would assume the same reason why people get the Chaney, Karloff and Lugosi kids sigs.
I assume this is a response to my post.
I'm not and autograph seeker, so I wouldn't want theirs, either. It's one thing to meet them and talk about their dead relative, but what have
they done, except be related to someone famous, that you should want
their autograph? If that is enough, go for it, I guess. I'd rather seek out an autograph of the dead relation. :)
There are so many different levels of autograph collecting. One example is......The Fan( atic) who has to have every signature of persons involved with a film or studio album or play or television series, signing their movie poster, album....etc...etc.
In which, that Fan will do or pay anything just to receive an autograph of their favorite person. Paying hundreds to thousands of dollars.
I've been collecting autographs for over twenty years and I am no where near an expert in collecting autographs. However. It's gosh darn interesting how much I have experienced and seen in the years I have been collecting and attending Conventions specifically geared towards the genres of Horror, Sci-fi and Comicbooks.
The Convention circuit has evolved in to a mass of money making and different Celebrities charging a significant amount for fan autographs. Which, in reality is a representative that books the celebrities' personal appearance.
I've seen autograph signing progress from twenty, thirty dollars to sixty dollars and beyond. Within twenty years.
Here's the caveat. Most Celebrities who sign autographs, honestly do not give a crap about the person who wants that autograph. They the Celebrity, are there to make money and move on.
They the Celebrity can give a **** how many times YOU the collector has seen their films or concerts. It's a harsh and truthful reality.
My quest for autograph collecting has diminished throughout the years since I have been attending and collecting. For me, the want and desire to collect autographs has gone. It's a sham and a business....and not fun, nor exciting.
Collecting an autograph of a relative of a deceased Actor is personal preference. I think it's strange that someone is compelled to want an autograph of the relative of any Celebrity who is no longer physically alive. Nevertheless, to each their own.
Signed,
The Management of the Theatre
Quote from: Haunted hearse on August 17, 2022, 08:52:29 AM
It's almost impossible to find out anything about his daughters on line, except that one passed away. I'm not sure if the other two are even alive.
The one granddaughter is, I just DMed with her.
Her mother the daughter (who died) appeared in 1-2 of the old movies FWIW. So technically would be an option for autograph
Quote from: michblk on August 17, 2022, 08:27:56 PM
I would assume the same reason why people get the Chaney, Karloff and Lugosi kids sigs. BK
I would agree. Ms Costello is as much a part of the fabled "horror dynasty" as those other three.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/vC00A3.jpg)
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 17, 2022, 11:43:29 PM
I've seen autograph signing progress from twenty, thirty dollars to sixty dollars and beyond. Within twenty years.
Here's the caveat. Most Celebrities who sign autographs, honestly do not give a crap about the person who wants that autograph. They the Celebrity, are there to make money and move on.
They the Celebrity can give a **** how many times YOU the collector has seen their films or concerts. It's a harsh and truthful reality.
My quest for autograph collecting has diminished throughout the years since I have been attending and collecting. For me, the want and desire to collect autographs has gone. It's a sham and a business....and not fun, nor exciting.
Mars I've been collecting for over 40 years and I remember when they were free. Also, I can say I know of several that do enjoy meeting their fans.
Brian K
Quote from: michblk on August 20, 2022, 03:39:32 PM
Mars I've been collecting for over 40 years and I remember when they were free. Also, I can say I know of several that do enjoy meeting their fans.
Brian K
That would have been interesting to attend Conventions forty years ago.
Wow free! I also want to hear what the conventions were like 40 years ago. I remember being little and hearing about Chaney and Karloff kids attending. Never occurred to me to go
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on August 21, 2022, 02:57:56 PMI also want to hear what the conventions were like 40 years ago.
I've been attending conventions since at least that far back. Why not start a thread about them in the "Events" forum?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/woRC9X.jpg) (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/WWmwBV.jpg)
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on August 22, 2022, 02:31:28 PM
I've been attending conventions since at least that far back. Why not start a thread about them in the "Events" forum?
Especially if you have photos to share! :)
Super idea. Photos are definitely a plus.
So no one has a sense of kids who appeared in the later universal films right who might still be around? Like how William smith just passed away?
So many extras etc but I guess they were adults!!
Finally found one of my Holy Grails. Not sure if the link works.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWVki1KgBjGEssy-G8HcIMclnAxj-bCWaOYYikh5IRAGLu347g1D8xCRLObEJrryMiBibhZ4Lj8QBx-XPe7J2tt93I6bIWQsVVGG1Nb11t4R-vHwsZ4PyBeTC36JhYWaeUxQXvgditXdagvnhqzD_Id=w710-h943-no?authuser=0)
Brian K
Quote from: michblk on September 16, 2022, 02:11:14 PM
Finally found one of my Holy Grails. Not sure if the link works.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNlLIMCeLn9ztpCFxE6v-z-iCaFcERUBP2RJ51u (https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNlLIMCeLn9ztpCFxE6v-z-iCaFcERUBP2RJ51u)
Brian K
Didn't work for me.
Quote from: michblk on September 16, 2022, 02:11:14 PM
Finally found one of my Holy Grails. Not sure if the link works.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWVki1KgBjGEssy-G8HcIMclnAxj-bCWaOYYikh5IRAGLu347g1D8xCRLObEJrryMiBibhZ4Lj8QBx-XPe7J2tt93I6bIWQsVVGG1Nb11t4R-vHwsZ4PyBeTC36JhYWaeUxQXvgditXdagvnhqzD_Id=w710-h943-no?authuser=0)
Brian K
That's an awesome score!!! Kolchak is one of the best series ever made!!!
Wow! Super rad, autograph.
Next weekend I will try to post some pics of my collection. My weakness is autographed books.
It is pretty easy to get a Vincent Price signed book these days, because he signed so many of his cookbooks.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rytxmQ3m/Screenshot-20181222-205844.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/23rV9FzR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5ypvC9Dt/125210821-1841955452619381-5958409703630883108-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p5hpNvWN)
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on July 16, 2022, 05:31:00 PM
Hah I have Stanley. Blanked on her name and remembered it later
And Eastwood - yes pls!!!! Any ideas hahah
RIP Ginger Stanley
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on February 03, 2023, 07:42:12 AM
RIP Ginger Stanley
I didn't realize she had passed away. Do you want to add her name in the "Cemetery" section?
I just picked up a Hitchcock to go with my Perkins, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles.
JP
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 03, 2023, 12:11:45 PM
I didn't realize she had passed away. Do you want to add her name in the "Cemetery" section?
yes good idea!
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 17, 2022, 08:47:25 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2884/9043138352_a473777297_b.jpg)
Mara Corday of Tarantula, 1955 is still alive - She is 90.
Just got her!!!!
Does anyone know if any of these Universal bug flicks from the 50s is still around besides her? And Eastwood and Halsey ofc
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on March 13, 2023, 03:14:06 PM
Does anyone know if any of these Universal bug flicks from the 50s is still around besides her? And Eastwood and Halsey ofc
There are only 2 bug movies and she's the only one left who had much of a part.
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 13, 2023, 03:47:24 PM
There are only 2 bug movies and she's the only one left who had much of a part.
Sorry I meant like the 50s sci fi genre. Monolith monsters etc; shrinking man
Quote from: barkleythedoggo on March 15, 2023, 03:05:57 PM
Sorry I meant like the 50s sci fi genre.
I imagine there's a few. Jimmy Hunt from "Invaders From Mars" is stll alive.
If anyone is looking for EXTREMELY REASONABLY PRICED and AUTHENTIC (most were the property of Paul Parla at one point in time) autographs of Ricou Browning or Ben Chapman as the Creature From the Black Lagoon; the nerdinitiative on ebay is the place to visit. He has multiples of each. They aren't pre-prints, Parla just had them sign oodles, as we have discussed elsewhere. Once word gets out that he has them, so reasonably priced, they will evaporate. Link to his shop. He also has others, marked quite reasonably as well.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trkparms=folent%3Anerdinitiative%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_ssn=nerdinitiative&_sop=10 (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trkparms=folent%3Anerdinitiative%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_ssn=nerdinitiative&_sop=10)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/F0EAAOSwOQFkgv70/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/diUAAOSwa3hkfNel/s-l1600.jpg)
I met Elizabeth Shepherd, Ligeia herself, today at Wonderfest 2023. She was sharp as a tack and had some great stories. If I live to be 86 (her age) I hope I fair as well. Her handwriting is better than mine, and I am thirty three years younger.
(https://i.imgur.com/OMaMQwa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6DSXMf1.jpg)
I stumbled across this in a magazine bin at Chiller Theatre yesterday. Couldn't pass it up for $20:
(https://i.imgur.com/tlPOtFP.jpg)
Quote from: MadCow on October 30, 2023, 10:27:49 AM
I stumbled across this in a magazine bin at Chiller Theatre yesterday. Couldn't pass it up for $20:
(https://i.imgur.com/tlPOtFP.jpg)
Great deal! I miss Benny!
Brian K
I wonder why somebody would pic that issue for him to sign? Why not #103?
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 30, 2023, 03:04:18 PM
I wonder why somebody would pic that issue for him to sign? Why not #103?
That #5 with Bela has quite a bit of Creature in it. I'm just guessing.
Also, the kid from Robot Monster is still alive. Gregory Moffett I saw him this past year.
Brian K
Quote from: michblk on October 30, 2023, 03:18:16 PM
That #5 with Bela has quite a bit of Creature in it.
Yeah, inside. If it was me, I'd rather have him sign a Creature cover.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 30, 2023, 03:24:17 PM
Yeah, inside. If it was me, I'd rather have him sign a Creature cover.
I agree, but then again if it was a Creature cover I wouldn't have gotten it for $20. ;)