November 6, 2024: Fall Auction
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This is a charming grouping of black-and-white glossy photographs from the Academy Award-winning 1962 film, “Safe at Home.” Just kidding: it didn’t have an Oscar, but it did have Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, which is way cooler. Here are four studio-issued 8-by-10s promoting the campy classic, all in outstanding condition and with clean backs, offering a glimpse into the theatrical talents of not just Mantle and Maris, but also the youngster Bryan Russell, a 10-year-old contract player who had an extensive movie and television career as a child actor. The movie also was notable as the final film in the fabled career of William Frawley, better known as the cantankerous landlord on “I Love Lucy” from 1951-57. A self-avowed Yankees fan, he had it written into his contract that he didn’t have to work on days that conflicted with the World Series. Despite the Bronx Bombers winning six pennants in the seven years of his tenure, he only missed out on two episodes of the legendary sitcom. The movie also featured fellow Yankees Whitey Ford and manager Ralph Houk, if we use “featured” only in the broadest sense of the word. Here’s the Lineup: 1) Maris Batting Stance – Ex-Mt-Plus; 2) Mantle, Maris, Frawley and Russell – Near-Mint; 3) Maris surrounded by kids – Ex-Mt; and 4) Same description as No. 2, but different image – Ex-Mt-Plus.
1962 “Safe at Home” Movie Stills With Mantle, Maris (4)
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