Explore & Learn: Movies & Theatre
Guides for collecting, valuing and selling Hollywood memorabilia and theatrical collectibles
Pre-Code Hollywood: The Lost Films, Stars, and Scandals Before the Hays Code
Pre-Code Hollywood was far more scandalous, cynical, and daring than many people expect. Explore the films, stars, lost movies, lobby cards, publicity photographs, and memorabilia from the brief era before strict Hays Code enforcement changed Hollywood forever.
Diana Dors & Bob Hope: The One-of-a-Kind 1956 Valentine Prop That Survived TV History
A five-pound Valentine, a cardboard Bing Crosby, and Diana Dors flirting shamelessly with Bob Hope on live television:…
Autograph Authentication Guide: How to Tell if an Autograph Is Real
Learn essential autograph authentication tips, including how to analyze ink, check provenance, and identify historic signatures with confidence.
Elvis Presley Autograph Value: How to Spot Authentic Signatures
The signature looks right. The family story sounds convincing. There’s even a certificate. But did Elvis Presley…
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope Production Archive: The Storyboards and Plans Behind the Film
Britannic Auctions uncovers Hitchcock’s hand-drawn storyboards, camera plans and cloud charts, revealing how Rope’s unbroken-shot illusion was built.
Hollywood Glamour Photography: Hurrell, Garbo, and the Studio Portrait Legends
One spotlight, one perfect angle, and a movie star became immortal. From George Hurrell’s sculpted shadows to Garbo’s…
Vintage Movie Stills: History, Collectibility, and Value Guide
Vintage Movie Stills: The Photographs That Sold Hollywood In 1939, moviegoers lined up around the block to see Gone…
What is the “Stranger Things” Grandfather Clock?
The echo of an antique grandfather clock is the theme of Netflix’ hit series “Stranger Things” season 4; we tracked down the clockmaker who designed its face.
Yo, Rocky! Sylvester Stallone’s Collection of Rare Antique Boxing Books
Selling antique books can be really fun, especially when you love what you’re doing like I do. In my business, I…
