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The Golden Age of Hollywood
Lot 216
A Judy Garland signed photo
14 May 2019, 13:00 PDT
Los AngelesSold for US$1,020 inc. premium
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A Judy Garland signed photo
Silver gelatin matte photograph, 8 x 10 in., inscribed, "To Buddy / Love / Judy." The photograph was taken by John Engstead (though it is not stamped) as publicity for Garland's comeback role in A Star is Born (1954). The photo is inscribed to Benjamin "Buddy" Spencer, a professional dancer who appeared with Garland in A Star is Born. According to Spencer, Garland always remembered him when they worked in musical numbers together and they shared a lot of laughter. Spencer appeared in Gentleman Prefer Blondes (1953), Guys and Dolls (1955), and dozens of other musicals produced during Hollywood's Golden Age. Accompanied by a scene still from the "Lose That Long Face" number in A Star is Born, where Spencer can be seen dancing behind Garland, as well as an 8 x 10 in. publicity portrait of Spencer.
Provenance: the estate of Buddy Spencer.
Overall: 9.25 x 11.25 in.; within frame: 8 x 10 in.
Provenance: the estate of Buddy Spencer.
Overall: 9.25 x 11.25 in.; within frame: 8 x 10 in.




















