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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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Mar 27
by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Hollywood, Movies, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autograph, autographed photo, film, Gregory Peck, memorabilia, movie, photo, souvenir, vintage

Vintage Gregory Peck Autographed Publicity Photo

My Forever Treasures has returned to our vintage film icon vault. We are pleased to offer an autographed Gregory Peck treasure. Gregory Peck was an American actor. He was one of the most popular film stars, from the 1940’s to the 1960’s. Peck received 5 Best Actor Academy Award nominations and won once, for his incredible performance in the 1962 drama “To Kill A Mockingbird.” The A.F.I. named Peck among the 12 Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema.   Peck’s first film “Days of Glory,” was released in 1944. He was nominated for 5 Best Actor Academy Awards. Four came during his first 5 years of film acting: for “The Keys of the Kingdom.”(1944)”The Yearling.”(1946) “Gentleman’s Agreement.”(1947)and “Twelve O’Clock High.” (1949) Gregory Peck’s height at 6′ 3″ offered a stately presence. His powerful persona served Gregory well in “Roman Holiday,” w. his co-star Audrey Hepburn winning an Oscar. He proved to be the ultimate leading man in “Moby Dick,” “Spellbound,” “Gentleman’s Agreement,” “Cape Fear” “How The West Was Won,” and “The Guns of Navarone.”   Gregory Peck won the Best Actor Academy Award for his fifth nomination as Atticus Finch, a Depression-era lawyer and a widowed father in the […]
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Mar 15
by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Movies, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autograph, Ava Gardner, film, memorabilia, movies, photo, vintage

Vintage Ava Gardner Autographed Photo

Join us, as we visit the My Forever Treasures Golden Age of Hollywood vault. Wide-eyed, as we offer an autographed treasure of one of Hollywood’s ultimate beauties. Today, we’re parting with a vintage hand signed Ava Gardner photo !   Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer. She was signed to a contract with M.G.M. in 1941. Her performance in “The Killers,’ brought about a huge break in her career. Ava was nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her work in the 1946 classic “Mogambo.” Gardner appeared in several high-profile films from the 1940’s to the 1970’s, including “Showboat.”(1951) “The Barefoot Contessa.”(1954) “On the Beach.”(1959) “The Night of the Iguana.”(1964.) and many other incredible favorites.   Ava Gardner is listed among A.F.I.’s 25 Greatest Female Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Much of her career was spent as one of motion pictures sexiest, most desired beauties. This “Ultimate Sex Symbol” was romantically linked to Howard Hughes, Ernest Hemingway and Artie Shaw. Her tumultuous marriage to Frank Sinatra ended with Ava offering Sinatra was the love of her life. Many of her male fans considered Ava Gardner, the love of their life.   Celebrate Hollywood’s Golden Age, with this […]
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Feb 04
by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autograph, autographed photo, Kurt Vonnegut, memorabilia, souvenir, video

Vintage Kurt Vonnegut Hand Signed Photo

Kurt Vonnegut was an American writer who’s career spanned over 50 years. He published 14 novels, 3 short story collections, 5 plays and 5 works of non-fiction, with further collections being published after his death. He is most famous for his darkly satirical best selling novel “Slaughterhouse-Five.”(1969) Vonnegut was a vocal critic of the society in which he lived and this was reflected in his writings. Several key social themes recur in Vonnegut’s works, such as wealth, lack of it, and it’s unequal distribution among society.   A conscious fear of loss of one’s purpose in life, is among the themes of his works. (Cat’s Cradle” and “Breakfast of Champions.”) His famous quote, “We are what we pretend to be.” “So we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” At his death, he was hailed as a morbidly comical commentator on the society in which he lived and as one of the most important contemporary writers of his generation.   My Forever Treasures is pleased to offer our literary fans, a hand signed Kurt Vonnegut photo. It’s directly from our literary icon eye candy vault. Framed on your wall, this treasure will be the envy of everyone. Pamper […]
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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. […]
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