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Two vintage publicity photographs of comic actress and singer Martha Raye, dated 1940 and 1941, respectively. One with a date stamp on the verso, and the other with the stamp of studio photographer Ray Jones. Martha Raye signed with Paramount Pictures in 1936, going on to appear in a number of film musicals and comedies. During World War II she performed extensively with the USO, and was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1969 at the 41st Academy Awards for her efforts-becoming the first woman to receive the award. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.

Large-mouthed comedienne, singer and actress, awarded a special Oscar in 1968. IPS, 7½" X 10", n.p., n.d. [ca. 1970]. Near fine. Informal portrait, boldly inscribed "Bless you Norman / Martha / Raye.".

Vintage keybook reference photograph from the 1941 film, showing Lou Costello and Bud Abbott in a baseball scene. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Abbott and Costello's third service comedy of 1941, following "Buck Privates" and "In the Navy." From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. Shot in Ontario, California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 8 x 10", black and white vintage glossy photo from Paramount Pictures and obtained in person at Hotel St. Moritz, Wed July 21 1937. Attractive image, inscribed in fountain pen. Few scattered light surface marks and dings. COA included. Raye was a popular actress and appeared in movies "Big Broadcast of 1937", "Monsieur Verdoux" and on television "The Carol Burnett Show", "Alice".

Final script for the 1938 film. The S.S. Gigantic, an expensive, "radio-powered" ocean liner prepares to race its rival, the ocean liner S.S. Colossal, across the Atlantic, from New York to Cherbourg, in two and a half days. Sabotage and romantic hijinks ensue on both sides. Bob Hope's first feature film appearance. Self wrappers. Title page present, dated September 11, 1937, noted as FINAL WHITE SCRIPT, stamped FILE COPY and MASTER FILE, noted as production No. 1157. 145 leaves, with last page of text numbered D-54. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue revision pages throughout, dated 10-15-37. Pages Very Good plus, with the title page and last three leaves separated from the binding, side stitched with two staples.

Draft script for the 1941 film. Specially bound copy belonging to screenwriter and associate producer Jerry Wald, with his name in gilt on the spine. Eleven reference photographs from the film bound in variously among the script pages, with nine pages of song lyrics ribbon typescript copy pages, and manuscript pencil annotations on two pages, and copied annotations on five pages. Two Navy seamen borrow money to wager on their ship for the upcoming gunnery practice with the knowledge that the current gunnery champ has just transferred aboard their ship, unaware his enlistment is ending before the contest. Shot on location in Honolulu and San Diego. Bound in beige cloth with brown quarter leather binding. Title page present, with credits for screenwriters Jerry Wald and Richard Macaulay, music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Al Dubin. 182 leaves, with last page of text numbered 138. Mimeograph duplication with the exception of ribbon typescript copy song lyric pages, rectos only, with blue revision pages throughout, dated variously between 4/12/41 and 6/13/41. Pages Near Fine, binding Very Good, with moderate rubbing to the spine and corners.

Vintage sepia glossy 8x10 Paramount publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen "To Mush, Ol'Boy, Martha Raye." In fine condition.

Raye was a arge-mouthed comedienne, singer and actress, awarded a special Oscar in 1968; Lamour was a popular actress and singer who starred with Hope and Crosby in the popular "Road" films of the 1940s. Bold "Bless you Richard / Martha / Raye" in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by her 1 May 1968 at upper right Fine. With original transmittal envelope. Lamour boldly signs a heavy stock 5" X 3" card in black fineline. This superb pair are accompanied by an outstanding 10" X 8" glossy black-and-white photograph, a modern reprint (likely 1970s) closeup group shot of the cast of the 1938 musical comedy film "Big Broadcast of 1938 -- (left to right) Ben Blue, Lamour, W.W. Fields, Shirley Ross, Bob Hope and Raye. Fine.

GROSSFOTO (Orig.-Farbfoto mit Werbung), EIGENHÄNDIG SIGNIERT.

Vintage glossy 8x10 Paramount Pictures promotional photograph, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen "To Mush, Oh Boy, Martha Raye, July 5th." In fine condition with a stain to the left border. Ink notation on back indicates that the signature was obtained "Ted Lewis Opening, Hotel Astor Lobby, Mon. July 5, 1937.".

Signed vintage matte-finish photograph, shows Martha Raye in a beautiful close-up portrait, 5 x 7 inch, signed and inscribed in blue ink "To Donna - Best wishes - Martha Raye", with mild signs of age wear - in fine to very fine condition.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1941 film musical, showing an elaborate aquatic dance sequence. Based on the successful 1938-1941 Broadway musical, about a pair of comedians who attempt to adapt their play for the screen, while continually breaking the fourth wall. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Hirschhorn, "The Hollywood Musical.".

Vintage reference photograph from the bizarre 1941 film musical, showing cast and crew members on the set. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. Based on the successful 1938-1941 Broadway musical, about a pair of comedians who attempt to adapt their play for the screen, while continually breaking the fourth wall. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Hirschhorn, "The Hollywood Musical.".

Signed card, 3,5 x 2,5 inch, signed in dark ink "oh Boy ! - Martha Raye", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Martha Raye seated on a log (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with creasing to the lower right corner - in fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope.