This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/28/2024
[BLUE, Ben (1901-1975), subject]. Group of 25 Black and White Photos of Ben Blue with Various Hollywood Celebrities. [Ca. 1930s-1960s]. Photos are mainly publicity stills, while a few are photos of Blue with celebrities at nightclubs. Sizes range from 10 x 8” to 5 x 7”. Some general wear, a few with short tears, creases, or chips. Good or better. The nightclub photos feature Bing Crosby (two of the same shot at “Slapsy Maxie’s”) and Jimmy Durante (unknown nightclub). The movie stills (most are captioned) feature Blue with the following stars: Frank Sinatra, W. C. Fields, Martha Raye, Patti Moore, Ben Lessy, Dennis Morgan (in blackface), Judy Canova, Bob Hope, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Betty Grable, Dorothy Lamour, Edward Everett Horton, Randolph Scott, Kathryn Grayson, Phil Harris and his band, and more.