Stanley Kubrick

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Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » January 15th, 2022, 10:46 am

Guys,

While not a traditional magician, Stanley Kubrick was a cinematic conjuror of the highest order. He is my favorite director. I’m the proud owner of original posters of Dr. Strangelove, 2001, Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining and Full Metal Jacket.

I recently participated in my first live, online auction and was elated to acquire a photograph of my favorite movie, Clockwork Orange, signed by Kubrick, Malcolm McDowell and Warren Clarke, with a COA.

I’m now on a frenzied mission to collect Stanley Kubrick autographs! I’m registered with Bonhams, Swann, Heritage Auctions, Nate Sanders, Live Auctioneers and Ebay and have Kubrick autograph notifications in place.

I don’t participate in wretched social media. You guys are my largest social network.

A number of you are collectors. Many of you are passionate about movies. Some of you consort with Hollywood glitterati. So I figured, what the hell? It’s worth a shot.

If you, or someone you know might consider selling ephemera bearing Stanley Kubrick’s authenticated signature, please contact me. I’m prepared to make a reasonable offer.


Thanks for your assistance.

Tom

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Brad Henderson » January 15th, 2022, 11:13 am

Profiles in History may be the largest Hollywood collectible auction site. Get on their list.

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » January 15th, 2022, 11:48 am

Thanks Brad!

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Andy Galloway » January 16th, 2022, 9:30 pm

I don`t know if Stanley Kubrick had a personal interest in magic, but Frank Berry the Canadian actor, comedian and magician played one of the bomber crew in the opening scenes of Doctor Strangelove and is seen manipulating a deck of cards. Michael Bailey a former president of The Magic Circle made a brief appearance as a street conjuror in Barry Lyndon and David Berglas was also the gambling advisor on this film, so Kubrick certainly had contact with magicians.

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » January 17th, 2022, 9:22 am

Andy,

Thanks for sharing those magic connections.

Kubrick's wife, Christiane said, "He loved Tony Curtis because they had lots in common - they both liked magic tricks."

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » January 17th, 2022, 10:42 am

I just discovered this painting by Christiane. Note the title.

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Dave Le Fevre » January 17th, 2022, 11:46 am

My wife and I have been to art fairs at her house. (Our niece Katie was at art college with her daughter, so Katie would sometimes exhibit there.)

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » January 17th, 2022, 12:47 pm

Very cool, Dave!

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » July 22nd, 2022, 4:26 pm

Guys,

Thanks for your feedback regarding my Kubrick collecting quest. I've been busy. I have to constantly reassure my wife that the money I'm spending on this expensive ephemera is an investment for her after I croak. If you're a Kubrick fan or an autograph collector, I hope you dig my prized collection.

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Grippo's Wish » July 22nd, 2022, 6:07 pm

I always wanted to learn the "nasdat" language

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » July 22nd, 2022, 6:32 pm

Real horrorshow, droog!

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Bill Mullins » July 22nd, 2022, 7:32 pm

Whose signature is the blue one on the movie poster?

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Richard Kaufman » July 22nd, 2022, 8:36 pm

Malcolm McDowell.
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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Tom Frame » May 20th, 2023, 5:48 pm

My Kubrick-collecting compulsion continues. Here are my latest acquisitions.

A signed production still from The Shining.

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When it comes to autographed ephemera, nothing is more valuable than a hand-written note from the film's director to the star of the movie, written on production stationary.

Jack Nicholson's close friend is Harry Gittes. They are so close that Nicholson's character in Chinatown is named Jake Gittes. Nicholson gave the document to Gittes. Gittes gave the document to his friend, a noted collector of autographs of Hollywood glitterati. The collector put the document; a signed note from Gittes to the collector regarding the document; a photo of Nicholson and Gittes at a Lakers game; and a new-ish, small publicity still from The Shining on the auction block.

I won it! It is my prized possession.

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I now have seven Kubrick autographs and the collection is worth much more than the sum of its parts. Woo hoo!

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Re: Stanley Kubrick

Postby Joe Lyons » May 21st, 2023, 9:37 am

Congratulations, Tom!

I am also a Kubrick fan (though I don't collect him) and I know winning a piece like this at auction is pretty exciting.

I aslo know gettting it at a price well below the estimate helps assuage the wife.


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