General Anthony McAuliffe 2 Hollywood photos and Lobby Card for “Battleground.”

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General Anthony McAuliffe 2 Hollywood photos and Lobby Card for “Battleground.”

An autographed photo (8x10) of General McAuliffe, his wife, Helen, and their daughter Patricia with Hollywood star Robert Young of “Father Knows Best,” with a note and Young’s autograph, along with Director Compton Bennett and his autograph. Bennett was then directing “The Forsyte Woman” starring Robert Young. Young’s inscription reads, “To Gen. & Mrs. McAuliffe& Patricia, I am so proud to have had the privilege of meeting you. Sincerely, Robert Young. Bennet’s inscription reads, “With every good wish to General & Mrs. Anthony C. McAuliffe & Patricia Ann, Respectfully & Gratefully, Compton Bennett.” (8x10) A Photo of two members of the 101st Airborne presenting a plaque from the 101st Airborne Association to Louis B. Mayer, head of MGM in gratitude for the making of their story at Bastogne in the movie “Battleground.”(8x10) Also an original lobby card for the movie “Battleground,” which told the story of the siege of Bastogne, and depicted the German commander receiving McAuliffe’s famous reply, “Nuts.” (11 x 14). Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe. Shipping within the continental U.S.: $40.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition:

All three are excellent. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

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Estimate: $250 - $500

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$63

11/03/2022

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.

General Anthony McAuliffe 2 Hollywood photos and Lobby Card for “Battleground.” | Annex Auctions

FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

General Anthony McAuliffe 2 Hollywood photos and Lobby Card for “Battleground.”