Search Results: Dance from Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA

Noted Austrian modern dancer, wife of famed Viennese psychiatrist/psychoanalyst Lothair Henry Rubinstein (1908-71); fleeing Austria in 1938, they both became well established in London. ANS, heavy stock 4ÂĽ" X 2" calling card, Vienna, Austria, 1937 November 17. Near fine. Though not indicated, recipient was Irving Schwerke (1893-1975), American expatriate pianist and music critic. Harmel thanks him "for your letter from Nov. 3rd and hopes that you have been at her recital!" Regrets she cannot see him, "But coming here again in spring I shall let you know and hope to meet you then!" Boldly penned in blue fountain pen on both sides. Likely penned while performing in Paris, where Schwerke resided.

This ballet dancer appeared with the American Ballet Theatre in the 1940s as well as on Broadway, in films and on television; later a noted choreographer. ANS ("Peter"), 1p, 8½" X 3½", n.p., n.d. [1982 April 14]. Newar fine. On the blank verso of an admirer's typed note to him, Gladke chats graciously. In part: "I go back many years & it's always nice to be asked. My last performance was 'Ballroom' Michael Bennett choreographed & staged it. I'm teaching now -- Not too many of us left...." Interesting and unusual.

Durable dancer, actress and singer, a mainstay of MGM musicals such as "On the Town" (1949). Color PS, heavy stock 14" X 11", n.p., n.y. Near fine. Original color lobby card for the 1955 MGM film "Hit the Deck," starring Miller, Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Tony Martin, Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone. The three female leads appear in the foreground (Miller at center), each cheek-to-cheek with a male lead; they stand on the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer, and the deck behind them is filled with scores of sailors, arms raised. Alongside her image, Miller signs large and bold in black fineline. Handsome vintage item, likely signed in the 1970s.

Durable dancer, actress and singer, a mainstay of MGM musicals such as "On the Town" (1949). Color PS, heavy stock 14" X 11", n.p., n.y. Very good. Faintly age toned; pin holes at each corner. Original color lobby card for the 1955 MGM film "Hit the Deck," starring Miller, Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Tony Martin, Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone. Still scene depicting Reynolds pointing a white-gloved finer angrily at a seaman, with Miller behind her angrily agreeing. Across her yellow skirt, Miller signs large and bold in black fineline. A lovely vintage image, likely signed in the 1970s.

Miller was a durable dancer, actress and singer, a mainstay of MGM musicals such as "On the Town" (1949). Color PS, heavy stock 14" X 11", n.p., n.y. Very good. Faint edgewear only. Original color lobby card for the 1955 MGM film "Hit the Deck," starring Miller, Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Tony Martin, Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone. Dramatic still scene showing Miller in slinky yellow dress being leaned back by a dancer, half a dozen others posed around them -- described in a caption as "A torrid, tantalizing dance by Ann Miller, 'Lady from the Bayou'...." She signs large and bold in black fineline at lower left. Quite fetching.

Miller was a durable dancer, actress and singer, a mainstay of MGM musicals such as "On the Town" (1949); ); Powell was an accomplished actress/singer/dancer best remembered for the 1954 musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." Color PS, heavy stock 14" X 11", n.p., n.y. Very good. Mild edgewear only. Original color lobby card for the 1955 MGM film "Hit the Deck," starring Miller, Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Tony Martin, Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone. Quaint scene depicting Miller, Reynolds and Powell reclining on a sofa in a hotel lobby, caption reading "The Admiral's daughter (Jane Powell) and two show-business pals (Ann Miller and Debbie Reynolds) sing the blues after lovers' spats!" Miller and Powell both sign large and bold on the lower margin, Miller in black fineline and Powell in blue fineline. Outstanding pair.

Famed cane and top hot dancer. IPS, 7½" X 10", n.p., n.d. [ca. late 1960s]. Near fine. Handsome closeup in tux and trademark beat up top hat, inscribed "To / Norman / All the best / Ted Lewis.

Known as "the first great Balanchine dancer," this renowned American ballerina was one of George Balanchine's first pupils at his famed school; she debuted in 1942 before joining the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo briefly in 1943, later performing with other notable groups and on Broadway before retiring in 1957. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. Near fine. Superb glossy head-and-shoulders studio portrait of a young Moylan, handsomely inscribed and signed in blue ink in a light area at lower right: "To Edna -- / With my very best wishes / Mary Ellen Moylan," followed by her usual stick figure drawing of a ballet dancer -- reminiscent of Leslie Charteris' "Saint" figure. A choice example, not dated but clearly of 1950s vintage at the height of her fame.

This solid actor and tap dancer of the 1930s and '40s gave up pictures for politics, serving as senator from California from 1964 to 1970. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. Fine. Flat finish printed portrait of Murphy while senator, nicely inscribed in green ink "To Terry / with my best wishes / George Murphy." Comes with an ALS, 1p, 7" X 10½", n.p., 1985 July 15. Addressed to "Fan." Asks where the fan "found the pictures with Astaire in the full dress suits -- I would like to have one for my collection."

This actress, dancer and singer appeared in many Broadway productions of the teens and '20s; she also appeared in many films of the period. "To / Preston Sawyer / Best Wishes / Ann Pennington / San Francisco, 1930" on blue fountain pen on a beige 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf. Near fine. From the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer (1899-1968), California journalist and historical writer.

Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer. PS, 3½" X 4½", n.p., 1973 n.d. Near fine. Striking shot depicting Liepa airborn over a reclining ballerina, signed on the lower margin, where he adds the year and "Spartacus.

This French ballet dancer performed with the Theatre l'Opera and was popular throughout the 1970s and '80s. PS, glossy think stock 8ÂĽ" X 11", n.p., n.y. Very good. Two horizontal mailing folds. Handsome full-length portrait performing, against a sheer white background, signed large and bold by Lormeau in black fineline across the bottom. With original envelope, addressed in Lormeau's hand with second signature and return address on verso -- cancelled in Paris on 9 September 1977, dating this image to the height of his fame.

Dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, later a Broadway and film dancer and actor whose films include "Beaches" (1988), "Basic Instinct" (1992) and "Death Becomes Her" (1992). Neat small immaculate signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 December 16. Fine. With original envelope.

This African-American classical dancer -- an AIDS victim -- appeared with the Stuttgart Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and elsewhere. Handsome full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1977 June 18. Fine. With original envelope. A beautiful example from early in his career -- rather uncommon.

This AIDS victim became principal dancer for the Martha Graham Dance Company in 1976, and was later a director and instructor. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. [1980] May 10. Fine. With original envelope.

This former athlete, gymnast and wrestler was a noted dancer in the 1930s with Ted Shawn's "Denishawn Dancers," the first all-male dance troupe in the U.S.; he was wounded in World War two and turned to choreography, creating the "Boxing Dance." Incredibly tremulous but bold and easily legible signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 August 25. Fine. With original envelope. Interesting old-age example of this unusual and seldom-encountered signature.

This American ballet dancer starred with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in the 1940s, then became a noted teacher. Large handsome signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1970 March 10. Fine. With original envelope. An outstanding example.

Australian ballet dancer with the Australian Ballet (1973-79), Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1979 November 1. Fine. With original envelope, with the dancer's name and return address hand printed by him on the verso in blue ballpoint.

The founder of the Jose Greco Spanish Dance Company was actually born in Italy and raised in Brooklyn; he debuted in Carmen in 1937, but became a household name by popularizing flamenco and Spanish dancing in the 1950s. Huge, bold signature, heavy stock 5"X 3" card, n.p., n.d. [1971 November 16]. Near fine. With original envelope.

Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo dancer of the 1950s, later with the New York City Ballet. Large signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1970 August 25. Fine. With original envelope. Very nice example.