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Nov 27
by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Broadway, Movies, People, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Actor's Studio, autograph, Brando, Director, Elia Kazan, memorabilia, Novel, Oscars, The Arrangement

Elia Kazan Autographed Best Seller “The Arrangement”

Elia Kazan was a Greek-American director, producer, writer and actor described by The New York Times “as one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history.” Today My Forever Treasure is answering requests for a unique Broadway and Hollywood Treasure. We’re responding by offering a director’s director treasure. Elia Kazan’s best seller “The Arrangement,” autographed by this icon with proof of authenticity. The ultimate holiday stocking stuffer for actors, acting teachers and icon lovers every where.   Kazan co-founded the Actor’s Studio in 1947. His actors’ studio introduced “Method Acting,” under the direction of Lee Strasburg. His films were concerned with personal or social issues of special concern to him. His 1947 film “Gentlemen’s Agreement” with Gregory Peck, dealt with anti-Semitism in America. It received 8 Oscar nominations and 3 wins including Kazan’s first for Best Director. “A Streetcar Named Desire” (1951) was an adaption of the stage play which he also directed, received 12 Oscar nominations, winning 4 and was Marlon Brando’s breakthrough role.   Three years later, he directed Brando again in “On The Waterfront,” a film about union corruption. It also received 12 Oscar nominations, winning 8. These included Best Picture, Best Actor […]
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Jun 19
by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Broadway, People, Playbill, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Mae West, movie star autograph, movie star photo, Paul Muni, Rex Harrison, Theater Playbill, Wallace Beery

Paul Muni, Vintage Autographed, “Key Largo” Playbill, Wallace Beery, M.G.M.1930’s Writing Tablet, Rex Harrison, Signed Photo, & Mae West, “Come On Up,” Playbill

To assure, our clients, one-of-a-kind treasures. My Forever Treasures, is offering our, first vintage “4 in 1” film museum piece. Academy Award winners, who were stars of stage and screen. A rare combination, of Paul Muni, Wallace Beery, Rex Harrison and Mae West.   Paul Muni, alternated between Broadway and Hollywood, for his roles. He became, one of the most distinguished actors, of both stage and screen. Muni, was one of the few screen actors, given the privilege of choosing, which film roles he wanted. His legendary film highlights include, “I am a Fugitive, from a Chain Gang,” “Scarface,” “The Good Earth,” “Viva Villa,” “The Life and Times of Emile Zola,” and a Best Actor Academy Award, for 1936’s, “The Story of Louis Pasteur.” 6 Academy Award Nominations and universal acclaim, has Paul Muni, known as one of the finest actors, of his generation. Muni’s theater success, rivaled his screen work.   Our, “4 in 1” Treasure, includes this vintage Paul Muni autographed “Key Largo,” National Theater, Wash. D.C. Playbill. 1939. Historically and aesthetically important, as it documents this icon’s theater triumph. “4 in 1″ includes, this rare Wallace Beery-photo, 1930’s M.G.M.favorite, souvenir writing-book 8″x 10”. A Best Actor Academy […]
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Jul 26
by Bobby Kosser in Broadway, Memorabilia 0 comments tags: Broadway, Broadway playbill, Garland, Mae West, memorabilia, Nichols, playbill, playbills, Redford, Streisand, vintage

Broadway Playbill Paradise Icon Eye Candy

Displaying a framed Broadway playbill, is the perfect way to treasure a special memory. My Forever Treasures is pleased, to offer our most iconic playbills.  They bring alive, those great theater experiences. Every show was declared, the event of that Broadway season.  This new home decorating rage, allows you to share, each great show with everyone. Framed on your wall, Judy Garland’s Two-A-Day at the R.K.O. Palace Theater Playbill will put a smile on everyone’s face. Just as Garland did, in the “Event of 1951.” She sang all of her classics, for 9 S.R.O. months. Critics and fans celebrated every song. CLICK HERE: 1951 JUDY GARLAND 2-A-DAY AT THE PALACE PROGRAM       Barbra Streisand, in 1964’s “Funny Girl” playbill, will have everyone remember the 2 songs, “People” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade.” They made Streisand a superstar. CLICK HERE: VINTAGE 1964 BARBARA STREISAND FUNNY GIRL BROADWAY PLAYBILL       1960’S  “An Evening With Mike Nichols and Elaine May“ playbill,  offers their Grammy Award winning comedy show. Incredible improvisational skills and world class wit,  had them revered, as the best comedy duo of any year. Long before winning, an Academy Award for Directing “The Graduate,” Mike Nichols was […]
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Apr 28
by Bobby Kosser in Broadway, People 1 comments tags: Barbara Streisand, Broadway, for sale, memorabilia, playbill

Vintage 1964 Barbara Streisand Funny Girl Broadway Playbill

Barbara Streisand is one of just 17 artists to receive an Academy Award (2) Grammy Award (8), Emmy Award (5) Tony Award and Golden Globe Award (11) Barbara is one of the best selling artists of all time. 245 million albums worldwide. Streisand’s role as Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl” and her songs “Don’t Rain on my Parade” and “People” made her a superstar. Her appearance in the film “Funny Girl” had her winning a Best Actress Academy Award. She won another for co-writing the Academy Award winning song, “Evergreen” from “A Star is Born.” Barbara has achieved a cultural status that only one other American entertainer, Frank Sinatra has achieved. Barbara Streisand is an icon’s icon !!
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Mar 21
by Bobby Kosser in Broadway 0 comments tags: Broadway, comedy, Elaine May, Mike Nichols, playbills, screenplay

Mike Nichols and Elaine May Playbill Documents One of the Great Comedy Highlights of All Time

MIKE NICHOLS AND ELAINE MAY met in the late 1950’s at (the pre-Second City) COMPASS PLAYERS in CHICAGO. Here they combined their improv skills to form the duo who took the comedy world by storm. Originally Shelley Berman was part of their trio, Mike and Elaine decided two would work better for the comedy pieces. Nichols and May used advanced improvisational skills to offer an intellectual edge to their political and social satire. “AN EVENING WITH MIKE NICHOLS AND ELAINE MAY” showcased their inspired comedic skits. The show’s album, won them a GRAMMY FOR COMEDY ALBUM OF THE YEAR. NICHOLS AND MAY’S comedy was such an elevated level of humor, their spot at the top has never been duplicated. They split up at the peak of their collaborations. MIKE NICHOLS went on to be a very successful film and Broadway director. He directed “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf ?” and won an ACADEMY AWARD FOR DIRECTING “THE GRADUATE.” On Broadway he’s won a TONY FOR DIRECTING ROBERT REDFORD and ELIZABETH ASHLEY in “BAREFOOT IN THE PARK.” An EMMY WINNER as well. Mike Nichols is one of the few geniuses to win all 4 major awards. ELAINE MAY has been extremely […]
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