Auction: 321 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale and Stocks and Bonds of the Americas
Lot: 851
Broadway - "Sugarbabies": Ann Miller. Renowned dancer, singer and actress, famed for her glamorous style and tap-dancing speed. Pair taken backstage at "Sugarbabies". Miller in tophat doing kickstep with her 'mini' (vert.). Dedication in green ink; Miller in fur posed before her poster (horiz.) Signed in dark blue ink; Mickey Rooney. Performing in vaudeville as a child with his first film debut at age 6 (going on to do 300 films), Rooney led a brilliant 90-year career, making him one of the most enduring performers in show business history. Backstage at "Sugarbabies. Mickey wearing jaunty cap marveling at the flexed bicep of a smiling Lou Ferrigno (horiz.). Signed in black marker; and Joey Bishop. Entertainer, TV star and later member of the "rat pack". Backstage at "Sugarbabies". Joey and Mickey Rooney in line with Ann Miller, all in costume. Bishop thanks Judie 'for the "people"' in blue marker. Very Fine. [4]
Estimate
$175 to $225