Lot 661
John Ford's Argosy Productions, Inc. Briefcase. Much-used brown leather briefcase stamped "JOHN FORD / ARGOSY PRODUCTIONS CO." Inside the satchel briefcase with two straps are three 1953 issues of "Boxoffice" with movie news of the day, as well as some old toned paper, an Ink O Graph pen, and a Republic Productions, Inc. envelope with "Rudy" written in pencil on it.
Ford formed Argosy productions in March 1946, backed by William Donovan, Ole Doering, David Bruce, and William Vanderbilt; Merrian C. Cooper, director-producer of King Kong, played an important production role at Argosy. The Fugitive (1947), starring Henry Fonda, was the company's first film. When it failed, Ford turned to Westerns. Fort Apache (1948) co-starring Fonda and John Wayne, was more successful. Ford (1894-1973) won four Oscars and is considered one of the most important and influential directors in cinematic history.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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| Realized $1,150 |
