In 2020, Britannic Auctions presented an autographed 8x10 candid photo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis taken during a 1950s backstage interview at Murphy Army Hospital in Waltham, Massachusetts. The photo, inscribed to “John Grubbs,” sold for $149. Both Martin and Lewis signed the photo in blue ink.
This candid photo shows the comedic duo during an early 1950s hospital visit. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis often performed charity shows, and this photo was taken after an interview hosted by John Grubbs, who appears in the picture.
John Grubbs was a radio broadcaster who hosted “Youth on Parade,” a military radio show in Boston during the 1940s. Over the years, he built an impressive collection of autographed photos, all obtained directly during broadcasts and events.
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Why Collectors Love Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Signatures
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were among Hollywood’s most beloved entertainers, known for their film comedies, radio appearances, and TV series, The Colgate Comedy Hour.
The duo’s partnership ended in 1956, and they rarely signed items together after their split. This makes dual-signed memorabilia harder to find. Collectors often seek individual autographs as well, with Dean Martin’s signatures generally attracting more interest due to his successful solo career.
- Dual Signatures: Vintage items featuring both Martin’s and Lewis’s signatures tend to be more desirable and fetch higher prices compared to single autographs.
- 8x10 Signed Photos: Autographed 8x10 photos are popular among collectors for their display-friendly size and detailed inscriptions.
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Get Alerts for Vintage Hollywood CollectiblesComparable Auction Sales
- Iconic Auctions (2014): A dual-signed later print 8x10 color photo with PSA/DNA authentication, signed in black felt-tip marker later in their lives, sold for $360.
- Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers (2023): A dual-signed program from an event honoring columnist Louella Parsons, signed at the event around 1952, sold for $190.
- Leland’s Auction (2007): A 1949 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis signed movie contract, featuring early career signatures, sold for $520. Contracts and legal documents are valued for their authentic, legally binding signatures.
Consign Your Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Memorabilia
If you own a Dean Martin signed photo, Jerry Lewis autograph, or memorabilia featuring both signatures, Britannic Auctions provides expert evaluations and a seamless consignment process. Signed candid photos and promotional materials often achieve strong results at auction.
