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

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.

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 4¼" 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This French ballet dancer performed with the Theatre l'Opera and was popular throughout the 1970s and '80s. PS, glossy think stock 8¼" 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.

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 English dancer with the London Festival Ballet appeared in several films as a child. Large bold signature in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him 22 July 1983 at upper right. Fine. With original transmittal envelope.

This African-American classical ballet dancer, an AIDS victim, was a charter member of the Dance Theater of Harlem (1968-78) and later director of its school; a choreographer of note, he was the first black choreographer to work at the Royal Opera in London. Handsome bold signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1977 November 11. Fine. With original envelope bearing his hand-printed name and return address at upper left.

This famed dancer appeared in many landmark Broadway musicals from the 1940s on, later creating choreography as well. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 14 April 1982 at upper right. Fine. With original envelope.

English ballet dancer with the Covent Garden Opera Ballet before becoming solist with the American Ballet Theatre in 1960; ballet master with the Joffrey Ballet and Milwaukee Ballet. Signature in blue fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1970 May 2. Fine. With original envelope.

He was a renowned ballet dancer and choreographer long with the New York City Ballet, famed for his many George Balanchine roles on stage and screen; she became that troupe's youngest principal ballerina in 1961, creating many role there with Balanchine for thirty years. Signatures on matching, heavy stock 5" X 3" cards: d'Amboise signs in purple fineline, dated by him March 1967 at upper right. Very good only. A tad crumpled. McBride signs in bold blue fineline, dated by her 8 June 1967. Fine. Both with original transmittal envelopes. Interestingly, this attractive pair were both signed in the year of release for the film version of the Balanchine ballet "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- and it is accompanied by a choice 10" X 8" glossy black-and-white still scene from that film, a full-length shot of d'Amboise and McBride dancing.

One of the legends of modern dance, principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre from 1940 to 1960, also a co-director from 1945 to 1980. Signature and "American Ballet Theatre," heavy stock 5" X 3" card, Chicago, IL, 1969 April 20. Fine. With original envelope. Scarce.

This Venezuelan Dancer and choreographer co-founded the Harkness Ballet and also helped found the International Ballet of Caracas. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1979 December 12. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon.

This Norwegian-born English ballet dancer was long a regular on the British dance scene. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. [1981] June 19. Fine. With original envelope.