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RIGHT: Blazer worn by Tony Curtis in famous shipboard kissing scene with Marilyn Monroe in United Artists' 1959 film Some Like it Hot. Image courtesy of Juliens Auctions BELOW: "To Adam Hill with thanks for a nice job." We can only guess what Mr. Hill did for then-California Governor Ronald Reagan. Image courtesy of Bonhams Signed and personalized 8x10 glossy of Elizabeth Taylor Image courtesy of Bonhams wood memorabilia. A one sheet framed poster for the Dou- glas Fairbanks silent film The Black Pi- rate recently sold for $14,640. It had been estimated to sell in the $15,000 to $20,000 range. The duffel bag Montgomery Clift slung over his shoulder in the movie From Here To Eter- nity, was stained, worn, and had some small holes in it when it went up for auction. The owner inherited the bag from his step- father Brooks Clift, who in- herited it from his brother Montgomery Clift. The bag sold for $2,684. It had been es- timated to sell in the $1,500 to $2,000 range. The chil- dren of Hollywood stars usu- ally inherit their estates, according to Dr. Williamson. 18 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2011 According to costumer and producer Ted Tetrick, the hat was personally selected by Chaplin. Image courtesy of Bonhams Auction House If they don't have children other descendants or sometimes chari- ties are left their belongings, she pointed out. Ann Miller split her estate between The Motion Picture Country Home (which helps entertainment industry mem- bers in their time of need) and an animal rescue organi- zation. When the Charlie Chaplin trade- mark hat and cane. estate of Jen- nifer Jones went on sale in December, 2010, Dr. Williamson noted, "She had a house full of beauti- ful things she had collected with all of her husbands. There was a portion of memorabilia from her screen career including a few scripts. One of the most exciting pieces was a headdress from The Song Of Bernadette. We had a lot of success selling Jones' personal wardrobe, which was very elegant, but not

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