Lot 952 Cecil B. de Mille
Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen “To Billy Wilder—my director—who prevented a ham from being roasted—with appreciation—Cecil B. deMille.” In fine condition. de Mille is most likely referring to the 1950 classic Sunset Boulevard, directed by Wilder, in which de Mille appeared as himself.
Important Notice
ALS - Autograph Letter SignedANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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