HUMPHREY BOGART AND LAUREN BACALL AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES PROFESSIONAL MOUNTED AND DISPLAYED WITH GREAT 11 X 14 Start Price USD 1,495.00 Current Price USD 1,495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Location Rutherfordton, North Carolina See more about 'HUMPHREY BOGART AND LAUREN BACALL AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES' Description CUT SIGNATURES OF Humphrey Bogart and   Lauren Bacall BogartThis is such a unique piece. I have rarely seen both signatures on one cut and with Lauren Bacall signing as Lauren Bacall Bogart - a great one of a kind item.  This item measures  27" x 21" and is mounted with special die cut acid free double mat, with tru-guard uv glass, in brushed sliver wooden frame, ready to hang. BOGART AND BACALL They met on the Warner Brothers’ lot. The year was 1944.  "I just saw your screen test", Bogart said to Bacall. "I think we're going to have a lot of fun together” and so it began.    Once director Howard Hawks had Bogart's approval on Bacall as co-star, filming began on "To Have and Have Not".  With advice, tips and a lot of kidding around, veteran actor Bogart took great care to put the very nervous newcomer at ease.   Signed in pen by both on back of Seamen's prayer paper.Cut Signature measures 4" x 3" on beige paper It soon became apparent to all involved that the two were falling in love, on screen and off.  Bacall was 19, Bogart was 44 - one of the world's leading movie stars and on his third marriage.  His wife, actress Mayo Methot, was an alcoholic given to jealous rages.  Soon, it appeared she had good cause.   Three weeks into the movie, Bacall recounts, I was sitting in my dressing room.  Bogie came in to say goodnight and tilted my head up and gave me a kiss.  He'd never done that before.     11" x 14" Black and White in display He asked me for my phone number and I gave it to him.  From then on I would get phone calls, occasionally at 3 A.M. My mother was furious:  "Where do you think you're going so late at night?  That man, he's a married man!" But, I was very headstrong. When I wanted to go, I went." Not included in auction promo piece only  Filming on "To Have and Have Not" was completed, and upon its release, Bacall became an overnight sensation.  Bogart had several times separated from his wife only to be drawn back by her threats of violence, either to herself or to Bacall.   This story mounted with display When shooting on "The Big Sleep" began its two stars were in constant turmoil and finding the road to happiness very rocky indeed.   However, by early May of l945, Mayo Methot was forced to face the futility of resistance and was granted a divorce.  On May 21, l945, at writer Louis Bromfield's farm in Ohio, Bogart and Bacall were married.  In 1949 a son was born, Stephen, and in l952 a daughter, Leslie.  Life was good for the Bogart’s.  It seemed they had all that two people could wish for. Bogart and Bacall married in this foyer   Late in l955, Bogart was diagnosed with cancer.   Although he grew weaker as the months passed, Bogart still "held court" in their home - he and Bacall receiving friends for a few drinks and some good conversation.   But Bogart lost this final battle.  He died early on the morning of January 14, l957.   At 33, Lauren Bacall was left to go on alone.  Don't forget to shut off audio before watching video below.This arrangement of "Losing You" was produced by Alan McPike and used with permission.Please visit his site  http://www.standardstrax.com for professional backing tracks. We have been collecting and studying autograph for over 20 years and sell only original signatures. A great piece for display  We are also members of the U.A.C.C. and the Manuscript Society. Visit us on the web: www.moviesmusicandthings.comor at our Studio Walt TenayMovies Music and Things182 West 6th St.Rutherfordton, NC 28139 TOLL FREE EAST COAST TIME: 1-800-706-1088FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL ME AT:  keyboards@bellsouth.net Toll free: East Coast Time: 1-800-706-1088 We accept all forms of payment PAYPAL BANK, POSTAL OR MONEY ORDERS(PERSONAL CHECK (HELD UNTIL CLEARED) Contact us toll free at: 1-800-706-1088 east coast time or email us at: keyboards@bellsouth.net – Movies Music and Things Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!