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Dec 30

by Rich Benvin in Memorabilia, Movies, People 0 comments tags: Jack Warner Bans, Lights of New York, silent films, talkies, Tenderloin, The Film Spectator Headlines 1929

The Film Spectator January 26 1929 Headlines

Jack Warner was among the first major Hollywood film producers, to champion sound on film, aka “the talkies.” Certain they were the future for film, he produced 1928’s “Tenderloin.” This was the first feature, where the characters, spoke their own dialogue. Although, only 15 of the 88 minutes were talking, the public was dazzled. Jack Warner’s July 1928, all talking “Lights of New York” cost $23,000 to produce. It showed a 5,000 %, 1.2 million dollar profit. Warner believed “talkies” were a license to print money. These January 26, 1929, The Film Spectator headlines have Jack Warner banning The Spectator. For the previous 15 years, The Silent Film Industry, had been The Film Spectator’s cash cow. “Talkies” became a threat to silent film’s survival. The Film Spectator, had offered headlines about, the public “not wanting to hear voices.” This was spirited by, the soon to be bankrupt silent film sector. Jack Warner was producing, “On With The Show,” an all talking, color feature film. Warner’s ban on The Spectator Headlines, demonstrates a powerful film producer, at war with a fading rival. Framed on your wall, these headlines will serve as vintage eye candy. A memorial, to the […]

Dec 24

by Bobby Kosser in Cards, Movies, People, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin 1920, Hamburg Movie Star Collection, photo tobacco trade card

Charlie Chaplin Photo Tobacco Trading Card 1920

Charlie Chaplin is a film producer, actor, director, writer , editor and often wrote the music, for his films as well. In 1914, Chaplin worked in his first silent films. His $150 weekly salary was considered generous. Mack Sennett Studio, in Hollywood, is where Chaplin got his start. In just his second film, for Sennett, he created, his “Little Tramp” character. It would be a contradiction in appearance. Charlie would have huge shoes, a tiny hat, a tight jacket, and big billowing pants. He added a small mustache, to make him look older, but small as to not hid his face. In Sennett Studio’s second film, debuting Chaplin’s “Tramp,” the film was a success and the public loved his “Tramp.” Overnight, Charlie Chaplin became a sensation. The “Tramp” made him so famous, around the world, in 1916, Charlie had another studio offer him a $670,000 contract. This made “The Comedy King of the Silent Screen,” the highest paid most recognizable figure on earth. He went on to produce, act, direct, edit, write the screenplay, and often the music, for his films. Many of his silent films are classics, and showed $Million profits. In 1918, with Mary Pickford and […]

Dec 10

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, Movies, People 0 comments tags: artists, autographs, Blond Ambition Tour, Like A Virgin, Madonna, movies, music, Queen of Pop, Truth or Dare, Us magazine, Vogue

Madonna Autographed Us Magazine Cover 1991 Truth Or Dare

Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist. She gained popularity, by pushing the limits of lyrical content, in mainstream popular music. Her 300 million record sales, have her referred to as “The Queen of Pop.” Madonna’s $1 billion touring gross, is the highest of any female artist, in history. She has written and produced many of her Grammy Award Winning Songs. Among her # 1 hit songs are, “Like A Virgin, “Into the Groove,” “Frozen,” Like A Prayer,” and “Vogue.” Madonna’s power and control, is unprecedented in the music industry. All her tours, are events. While on her, “Blond Ambition Tour,” she signed this magazine cover. Madonna has successfully made her mark in motion pictures. She received a Golden Globe, for her starring role, in “Evita,” great reviews in “A League of Their Own,” and was touring to promote, “Truth or Dare,” when she appeared on the cover, of this Us Magazine. She was inducted, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in her first year of eligibility. This rare Madonna, autographed Us Magazine Cover(June 1991) when framed on your wall = Icon Eye Candy At It’s Best. This treasure, is the […]

Dec 05

by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Music, People, Pinback, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: American Songwriting Icons, Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan Book, Paul Simon, Paul Simon 1975 Pinback, Rare, Still Crazy After All These Years, Tarantula 1970 pinback

Icon Eye Candy Vintage Rare Bob Dylan and Paul Simon Pinbacks

My Forever Treasures is beaming, as we offer rare pinback memories, from the careers of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Both are considered, American Songwriting Royalty. Bob and Paul are multiple Grammy winners, idolized for decades. Our first treasure, is a 1970 Bob Dylan “Tarantula” promotional pinback. “Tarantula” was Bob Dylan’s first book. The pinback is 2 1/2″ and especially rare, as the publisher barely promoted the book. Dylan’s trademark, is his ability, to raise the standard of excellence, for lyrical music. “Like A Rolling Stone,” has critics and fans celebrating Bob Dylan, as America’s greatest musical poet. He had no intention or ever signed, to write this book. His manager, accepted the publisher’s offer, without Bob’s consent. The demand, didn’t sit well = at all!! “Tarantula” has Bob Dylan, writing in a streaming subconsciousness style, often appearing to be experimental prose. He uses a systematic derangement of the senses.The 143 pages, are characterized by an irrational arrangement of material. It’s Dylan’s version of Anti-Art ! The most quoted thought, has Bob Dylan offer, “Now is not the time to get silly.” “Put on your clown’s boots and jump on the garbage.” Most literary reviewers said, “Buy his […]

Nov 23

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, People 1 comments tags: 1960, autograph, first family, hand signed photograph, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, JFK, John F. Kennedy, President John F. Kennedy

John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – JFK First Family Hand Signed Autograph 1960 Photo

35th President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, hand signed photo. 3 year old daughter Caroline, completes the family portrait. In 1960, at 43 years old, J.F.K. was the youngest elected President, in U.S. history. At his inauguration, he echoed “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” His youth and inspiration resonated, assuring the nation, they elected a President for the ages. His presidency, would be remembered, for a “New Frontier.” J.F.K. offered federal funding for education, health care for the elderly, and a civil rights movement, that marked an end to racial discrimination. He established the Peace Corps. A recession was achieved John F. Kennedy proved to be, the most charming and charismatic President, the United States had ever experienced. He and Jackie, offered a magnetism, the public found irresistible. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, made her mark on fashion, and elevated awareness of the Arts. Enamored voters, embraced the Kennedy’s version of Camelot. For the first time, the American people, identified the President, more as a movie star celebrity, than as a politician. 1,000 days after his election, in November 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated. […]

Nov 19

by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Music, Pinback, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Don't Be Cruel, E.P.E. Souvenir Pinbacks, Elvis, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley 1956, Hound Dog, memorabilia, pinbacks

Don’t Be Cruel and Hound Dog Vintage Elvis Pinbacks

On July 2, 1956, Elvis Presley recorded, both “Don’t Be Cruel” in 28 takes and “Hound Dog” in 31 takes. His input was evident on both. Scotty Moore, Bill Black and D.J. Fontana backed him. Elvis played rhythm guitar and sang. The Jordanaires sang backup vocals . Although Otis Blackwell wrote the song, he gave Elvis co-writing credit and also 50% of the publishing rights. As the song was released on Elvis Presley’s publishing company Hill and Range. This was the first, of many lucrative deals, Colonel Parker demanded. Parker guaranteed one million sales, for Elvis recording a song. In return, Elvis Presley would receive co-writing credit and 50% of the publishing rights. This worked out great for everyone on “Don’t Be Cruel.” It sold 4 million copies in 1956, and 6 million, by 1961. Elvis sang the song, on all 3 Ed Sullivan Television performances. Twice in Sept. 1956, and again Jan. 1957. “Don’t Be Cruel” was the “A” side song, of the dual hit single. “Hound Dog” was the “B” side. “Hound Dog” was written by Lieber and Stoller, who retained their publishing rights. Colonel Parker wasn’t pleased, but they also wrote “Jailhouse Rock” and kept those […]

Nov 12

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia 2 comments tags: 1975, Academy Award, best actor, Jack Nicholson, Jack Nicholson autograph, movies, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, photos

Jack Nicholson Autographed “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” 1975 Original Photo 1975

“One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” was only the 2nd Motion Picture, since 1934’s “It Happened One Night,” to win the top 5 Academy Awards. Best Picture, Best Leading Actor- Jack Nicholson, Best Leading Actress- Louise Fletcher, Best Director, Milos Forman and Best Screenplay. AFI considers it to be among “The Greatest Motion Pictures of All Time.” Jack Nicholson’s, Mac McArthy, is transferred from a prison farm, where he is serving time, to a hospital mental institution for evaluation. Assured, this will be a less restrictive environment. McArthy’s preference is, to finish his prison term here. His rebellious scheming, and The Martinet Nurse Rached(Louise Fletcher) who runs the ward with an Iron Fist, offer the ultimate war of wills !! Both won Academy Awards. She keeps her patients cowed, through abuse, medication and electron therapy. He steals hospital buses, and will be lucky not to have lobotomy scars, on his forehead. Confrontational skills are the call of the day, in this culturally, historically and aesthetically significant masterpiece. My Forever Treasures is pleased to offer, this original 1975, “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” # 75/280 photo, autographed by Jack Nicholson. In his scene with the ward’s other misfits. […]

Nov 09

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs 0 comments tags: autographs, Calcutta, Christianity, hand signed photo, Missionaries of Charity, Mother Teresa, Nobel Peace Prize, picture, religious

Vintage Mother Teresa Hand Signed Photograph

The child who would become Mother Teresa, was born in 1910. At a very early age, she was overwhelmed by her religious desires. Other children went to the school yard to play. She found herself, going to church, and praying just for fun. As an adult , this would become her only hobby. During her childhood, analytic findings offered, she had “Saint Potential.” To take advantage of this gift, at 18 she studied at a convent in Ireland. Many girls her age were drawn to fashion, boys and fun. She found herself giddy, at the prospects of poverty, chastity and obedience. She took her vows in 1928 and final vows as a missionary, in 1937. In 1946, Sister Teresa, showed signs of missionary overdrive. She believed she had a call within a call, to leave the convent for the squalor, found on the streets of Calcutta. Her ultimate passion, was to help the poor, abandoned and dying. The Pope granted her wish. Mother Teresa chose to live among these desperate people as well. She had her mail delivered, to M. Teresa, Squalor, Calcutta. Every donation, arrived safely. Mother Theresa created, The Missionaries of Charity. She and 400 […]

Oct 18

by Rich Benvin in Memorabilia, Pinback 0 comments tags: award, Lapel Pin, microphone, pins, Radio Award, radio microphone design, vintage, vintage memorabilia, WOW NBC

Vintage WOW NBC Radio Award Lapel Pin

In 1922, the Woodmen of the World organization believed, radio would be the medium of the future for advertising. They pioneered their Omaha radio station WOW, with advertising, as the initial motivation. The station’s first affiliation was with NBC. Over a period of time, WOW also worked with CBS and ABC . The station grew quickly, becoming the most successful in the Midwest. WOW achieved notoriety, with their All American niche. Their slogan was, “The people you know, with the news you trust.” They were the home of Nebraska Corn Husker Sports and The Grand Old Opry’s music. In 1937, WOW NBC received the coveted “Variety Showmanship Award” for excellence in programming. Among their top radio shows, were Fred Allen, Bob Hope, The Chesterfield Supper Club, Burns and Allen, and the Maxwell House Coffee Show. In 1939, this 5,000 watt Omaha station, was the Midwest’s most popular. It now could be heard within a 300 mile radius. During World War 2, WOW’s “The Army Hour War Program” was one of it’s highest rated shows. It’s mix of country music, news, agricultural shows and national favorites like Abbott and Costello, Information Please, Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby had the […]

Oct 06

by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Music 1 comments tags: backstage pass, concerts, Keith Richards, memorabilia, Mick Jagger, music, Rolling Stones

Rolling Stones Tattoo You Tour 1981 Backstage Pass Sun Devil Stadium

With 7 albums, on the 1981 charts, this was one of the Rolling Stones, most successful tours. Their “Tattoo You” tour set records at every stop. Sun Devil Stadium, had 75,000 in attendance. They paid $1.3 million to see the “Greatest Rock Band of All Time.” We are offering a prized, Rolling Stones Band Photo backstage pass to this memorable concert. Backstage passes were limited, due to Keith Richards recovering from drug issues. His recovery was evident. Keith was brilliant the entire show show. The Stones 24 song set list, opened with “Under My Thumb,” and included classics “Let’s Spend The Night Together,” “Time Is On My Side,” “Waiting On A Friend,” “Tumbling Dice,” “Honky Tonk Woman,” “Brown Sugar,” and closing with “Jumping Jack Flash.” Reviewers and fans agreed, Mick and the band were overwhelming with their “Satisfaction” encore offering The Stones, at their best. The “Tattoo You” Tour set box office records. 4 million attended. The tour grossed $50 million, with The Rolling Stones netting $22 million after expenses. The first ever, pay per view event, was offered from this tour. Jovan Musk was the first corporate sponsor of a rock tour, paying $1 million to have their name on The […]

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