Lot 49

General Anthony McAuliffe 2 Hollywood photos and Lobby Card for “Battleground.”

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
An autographed photo (8x10) of General McAuliffe, his wife, Helen, and their daughter Patricia with Hollywood star Robert Young of ‚ÄúFather Knows Best,‚Äù with a note and Young‚Äôs autograph, along with Director Compton Bennett and his autograph. Bennett was then directing ‚ÄúThe Forsyte Woman‚Äù starring Robert Young.  Young‚Äôs inscription reads, ‚ÄúTo Gen. & Mrs. McAuliffe& Patricia, I am so proud to have had the privilege of meeting you. Sincerely, Robert Young. Bennet‚Äôs inscription reads, ‚ÄúWith every good wish to General & Mrs. Anthony C. McAuliffe & Patricia Ann, Respectfully & Gratefully, Compton Bennett.‚Äù (8x10) A Photo of two members of the 101st Airborne presenting a plaque from the 101st Airborne Association to Louis B. Mayer, head of MGM in gratitude for the making of their story at Bastogne in the movie ‚ÄúBattleground.‚Äù(8x10) Also an original lobby card for the movie ‚ÄúBattleground,‚Äù which told the story of the siege of Bastogne, and depicted the German commander receiving McAuliffe‚Äôs famous reply, ‚ÄúNuts.‚Äù (11 x 14). Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe. Shipping within the continental U.S.: $40.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition

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