January 26th Rare Autograph & Book Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2023
Vintage glossy 9.5 x 12.5 publicity photo of Oliver Hardy as Dr. Tibbett posing below an elephant for the 1939 comedy film Zenobia, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To my pal Hal Fisher, I am not near as happy as I look-you know: 'An elephant never forgets.' Your pal, Oliver Hardy, 1942." In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, light silvering, and old tape stains along the trimmed edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
Oliver Hardy (January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy.
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. With JSA LOA.
Oliver Hardy Oversized Signed Photograph
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