WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 15/16 MAY 2021

226 Entertainment Memorabilia 573 Audie Murphy signed letters 1956-1958 (4) Four typed letters on his headed paper from Universal City to a fan in England, all signed in ink, thanking his correspondent for his cards and best wishes, one with a mention of Murphy’s impending trip to Japan to film Joe Butterfly, his first comedy role. With two photographs of Audie Murphy. Condition: Audie Leon Murphy (1925 – 1971) was an American soldier, actor, songwriter, and rancher. He was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of WorldWar II. He received every military combat award for valour available from the U.S. Army, as well as French and Belgian awards for heroism. After the war, Murphy embarked on a 21-year acting career. He played himself in the 1955 autobiographical film To Hell and Back, based on his 1949 memoirs of the same name, but most of his roles were in westerns. Murphy died in a plane crash in Virginia in 1971, which was shortly before his 46th birthday. He was interred with military honours at Arlington National Cemetery, where his grave is one of the most visited. Estimate €1,000-€1,500 (approx £870-£1,300) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 573 574 Dr Zhivago film poster. British Quad. 30 by 40in. (76.2 by 101.6cm) Condition: Folded in 8, very good. Estimate €150-€200 (approx £130-£170) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 574 575 The Good The Bad The Ugly film poster. British Quad, framed. 30 by 40in. (76.2 by 101.6cm) Condition: A few slight tone spots, light fold marks, very good, attractively framed. Estimate €500-€700 (approx £430-£610) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 575