Vintage 1930s SIGNED PHOTO Closeted Gay Movie Actor Kenneth Howell Autograph
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7197029 | Size: 7" x 8.75" |
| Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Signed by: Kenneth Howell |
Vintage Signed MGM Publicity PhotoKENNETH HOWELLDapper Signed Portrait of 1930's Gay Actor
Vintage c1930's Double-Weight8"x10" Signed / Inscribed PhotographoOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed.
Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell."
Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragical...ly committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940).PROVENANCE
This photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's.
Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington.
Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager.
We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles.
ITEM CONDITIONVintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear.
Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder.See our other itemsPAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?PAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?Please make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close. If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to work with you if you notify us upon the auction's close.USA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.Please note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.oOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed. ​​​​​​​Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell." Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragically committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940). ​​​​​​​ PROVENANCE This photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's. Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington. Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager. We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles. ITEM CONDITION ​​​​​​​ Vintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear. ​​​​​​​Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder. Vintage Signed MGM Publicity PhotoKENNETH HOWELLDapper Signed Portrait of 1930's Gay Actor
Vintage c1930's Double-Weight8"x10" Signed / Inscribed PhotographoOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed.
Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell."
Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragically committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940).PROVENANCE
This photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's.
Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington.
Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager.
We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles.
ITEM CONDITIONVintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear.
Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder.See our other itemsPAYMENTPlease make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close. If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to work with you if you notify us upon the auction's close.SHIPPINGUSA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.RETURNSPlease note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.QUESTIONS?If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.oOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed.Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell."Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragically committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940).PROVENANCEThis photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's. Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington.Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager.We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles.ITEM CONDITIONVintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear.Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder.
Vintage c1930's Double-Weight8"x10" Signed / Inscribed PhotographoOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed.
Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell."
Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragical...ly committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940).PROVENANCE
This photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's.
Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington.
Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager.
We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles.
ITEM CONDITIONVintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear.
Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder.See our other itemsPAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?PAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?Please make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close. If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to work with you if you notify us upon the auction's close.USA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.Please note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.oOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed. ​​​​​​​Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell." Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragically committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940). ​​​​​​​ PROVENANCE This photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's. Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington. Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager. We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles. ITEM CONDITION ​​​​​​​ Vintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear. ​​​​​​​Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder. Vintage Signed MGM Publicity PhotoKENNETH HOWELLDapper Signed Portrait of 1930's Gay Actor
Vintage c1930's Double-Weight8"x10" Signed / Inscribed PhotographoOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed.
Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell."
Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragically committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940).PROVENANCE
This photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's.
Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington.
Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager.
We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles.
ITEM CONDITIONVintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear.
Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder.See our other itemsPAYMENTPlease make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close. If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to work with you if you notify us upon the auction's close.SHIPPINGUSA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.RETURNSPlease note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.QUESTIONS?If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.oOffered here is a vintage cMid-1930's 8x10 double-weight portrait of gay Hollywood actor Kenneth Howell, signed and inscribed.Handsome photo of the actor wearing an ascot is hand-signed in green ink: "To Loma Sincerely yours! Kenneth Howell."Howell was a closeted gay actor who tragically committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in 1966 at the age of 53. He is best remembered for roles in films such as Pardon My Pups (1934), The Wrong Way Out (1938), Pride of the Bowery (1940) and Ball of Fire (1941), in which he played a college boy. He also played Jack Jones in the low-budget Jones Family films, beginning with Every Saturday Night (1936) and ending with On Their Own (1940).PROVENANCEThis photo was part of a large collection of vintage movie star autographs collected by a wealthy Beverly Hills family who were very much a part of high society during the 1920's - 1940's. Headed by Francis Whitaker, whose wife was an occasional actress, the Whitaker family lived on Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills and had several friends in the movie business including Philo McCulloch, Donald McDonald, Hoot Gibson, William Morrissey, Midgie Miller, and Gertrude Childs Huntington.Many of the inscribed photos in this collection are dedicated to Thomas Whitaker (1923-2009), the rich young son of the household, then a young teenager.We are auctioning several other photos from this private collection as well as a fascinating day book from the year 1926 cataloging the doings of this millionaire family as they entertained Hollywood folks and motored around early Los Angeles.ITEM CONDITIONVintage double-weight matte photo measures approximately 7" x 8.75" and is good condition. Some slight wear to edges, damage to upper left corner of border. Signature is bold and clear.Signature is not authenticated and we are not experts on autographs. Signature has been compared to many similar examples and appears to be genuine, but that determination is up to the bidder.
