Lot 146
(Getty, J. Paul). Group of approximately 25 photographs. Ten 8"x10" photographs are from Timmy Getty's fourth birthday party; the young Liza Minelli and Candace Bergen are there (and surely other celebrity children), as well as Bette Davis, Paul Lynde, Eartha Kitt, Imogene Coca, and others. A PSI to Timmy from mezzo-soprano Blanche Thebom, star of "Carmen"; a note on verso states that this was Timmy's first opera, Nov. 4, 1951; and a PSI to Tim from Guy Madison (poor condition). Timmy would die in 1958 during one of many operations resulting from a tumor. Additional items: a photo of Lucille Ball, Peter Lawford, and eight other people, at Desi Arnaz' opening at the Clover Club; three of Montgomery Clift, one of Ida Lupino, plus ten other unidentified photos, nine of them inscribed to "Gertie." With two Typed Letters Signed "Jesse" from film pioneer Jesse L. Lasky to Teddy Getty, J. Paul's fifth wife, 1944 and 1955, one regarding a health magazine and mentioning Paul; the second with thanks for birthday wishes and flowers. Includes a printed Christmas card from Lasky and his wife. Very good.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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