Hampton Hope (5 results)

American silent film actress remembered as the classic flapper or siren type of the 1920s, debuting in 1920 in "A Modern Salome"; later married producer Jules Brulatour and tried her hand singing opera; as a New York socialite, she was known as "The Duchess of Park Lane." Large and bold "Most Cordially / Hope Hampton" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf, n.p., n.y. Near fine. No place or year indicated, but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer (1899-1968), California journalist and historical writer, who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. Accompanied by a modern (1978) book photograph, a glossy 8" X 10" black and white reproduction of Nickolas Muray's 1930s portrait of Hampton, a striking head-and-shoulders study of Hampton in low-cut fur coat and jeweled tiara.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. ("Hopie") in black fountain pen ink on engraved Miss Hope Hampton, 1145 Park Avenue stiff correspondence card. 4" x 5 7/8 folded to make 4 pages; very good; ca. 1930. To Jack [Price Gabriel]: In part: ". . .Received the Grossinger photos. Goodie, Goodie. Now I have a good picture of you - I love it and you - we surely got Star billing and space. . ." Provenance: from the estate of columnist Jack Price Gabriel. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Good. Color crayon. Framed. Signed and dedicated to "Lynne whose artistic talents." by Hope Hampton, the movie star.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Glamour 8 x 10 head shot signed and inscribed to Alfred E Aarons her manager. Pin holes in corners; lower right corner small tear. "To those dear Aarons with love Hope Hampton 1939". In 1938 she starred in the film "The Road to Rio" her one talking film (she had retired from films in 1928). Inscribed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Sepia textured portrait 3/4 length pose holding a bouquet of roses. Signed and inscribed to her manager Alfred E. Aarons. 'To my darling manager Fondly Hope Hampton N.Y. 1927 "My Princess".' Pin holes and small nicks to corners (would frame out). Inscribed by Author(s).