Margaret Rutherford
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
12494Description:
A lovely original 1943 Brighton Theatre Royal programme for "The Moon Is Down", clearly signed in ink on the rear cover by Margaret Rutherford
INCLUDES original entrance ticket for Saturday May 29th 1943 (Stalls Seat C6 Price 6s)
Certification:
We assume the autograph was obtained at the Theatre Royal Brighton on Saturday May 29th 1943. Margaret Rutherford was not a member of the cast, so likely a member of the audience. Original ticket included dates this. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
13x10cm Programme (8 pages) |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
11896Description:
An original vintage autograph book page, clearly signed in ink by Margaret Rutherford
Certification:
From the wonderful 1950-60s entertainment autograph book of Valerie Evans of Tooting London containing many notable film stars of the period. Many autographs are dedicated to her and from the notations we believe she worked in the publishing industry and travelled between the UK / US and Canada during this period. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
16x14cm Sized Page |
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Condition: |
Fair. View Image. Minor smudging and some show-through from autograph on reverse of this page, hence lower than normal price on this example |
Margaret Rutherford & Noel Coward
Reference number:
10812Description:
A good original vintage circa 1940s autograph book page, clearly signed in ink by Margaret Rutherford
On the reverse of this page is Noel Coward (See Image)
Double mounted for fine display with photograph
Certification:
Chaucer. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
9x6.5cm Sized Autograph Book Page 18x12in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images |
About
About Margaret Rutherford

MARGARET RUTHERFORD d1972. Reverred English character actress who first came to prominence following World War II in the film adaptations of Noel Cowards Blithe Spirit and Oscar Wildes "The Importance of Being Earnest". In 1963 she won the best supporting actress Oscar as The Duchess of Brighton in The VIPs. She is however probably best known for her 1960s performances as Miss Marple in several films based loosely around Agatha Christie novels. In later life she suffered from major bouts of depression and Alzheimers disease which prevented her from working. She died aged 80 in 1972.
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Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
12493Description:
A good original vintage 1950s autograph book page, clearly signed in green ink by Margaret Rutherford
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
14x12cm Page |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
12428Description:
A good original vintage 1950s autograph book page, clearly signed in green ink by Margaret Rutherford
Certification:
From the vintage 1950s autograph book of Charles Peck of Crosby Liverpool containing many notables of the period, some dedicating to him. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
11x8cm Page |
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Condition: |
Good |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
12256Description:
A lovely original circa 1950s note page, clearly signed in ink ; "A small contribution towards The National Fire Service Benevolent Fund will be very welcome" Margaret Rutherford
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
15x9cm Sized Note 20x12in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Average-Good. View Images |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
11050Description:
A very good original vintage circa 1950s autograph book page, clearly signed in green ink by Margaret Rutherford
Certification:
One of an extensive vintage 1950s collection of prominent entertainers of the decade obtained by Gaye Watters who was the manageress of the Belfast Opera House at this time. Many are dedicated to her with messages of appreciation. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
14x9cm Sized Page |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
10309Description:
A very good original vintage 1956 autograph book page, clearly signed in ink by Margaret Rutherford.
Certification:
From the 1950-60s autograph book collection of Lorna Charles of Warwick, containing many notables of the period. Collectors notation for this autograph is Stratford January 24th 1956. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
14x11cm Sized Autograph Book Page 20x12in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
10308Description:
An original vintage 1950 autograph book, clearly signed in ink by Margaret Rutherford
Certification:
From the 1950-60s autograph book collection of Lorna Charles of Warwick, containing many notables of the period. Collectors notation for this autograph is Stratford January 18th 1950. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
12x8cm Sized Autograph Book Page 18x12in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images. Minor show through from autograph on reverse of this page |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
10048Description:
A good original vintage circa 1950s autograph book page, clearly signed in ink by Margaret Rutherford.
Double mounted for fine display with photograph
Certification:
From the autograph book of June Titley Kent containing many entertainment notables of the 1940-50s. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
17x7cm Sized Autograph Book Page 18x12in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed
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Condition: |
Good. View Images |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
9652Description:
A good original vintage circa 1940s autograph book page, clearly signed in ink by Margaret Rutherford
Certification:
From the autograph book of G Pappin of London containing many entertainment notables of the period collected at Theatre's in London's West End and at Elstree Film Studios. Max Wall autograph on the reverse of this page. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
17x12cm Sized Autograph Book Page
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Condition: |
Good. View Image |
Margaret Rutherford (Happiest Days)
Reference number:
9372Description:
A rare original 1948 Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue Theatre programme for The Happiest Days of Your Life, signed in ink over their names inside by Margaret Rutherford d1972 (Evelyn Whitchurch) / Molly Weir d2004 (Barbara Calhoun) / Stringer Davis d1974 (Reverend Edward Peck) and Viola Lyel d1972 (Miss Gossage).
Certification:
Margaret Rutherford & Stringer Davis were husband and wife at this time. They were married between 1945 until her death in 1972. From the memorabilia collection of the well-known author, playright and TV producer Victor Pemberton. He worked on many shows with many stars including ; Benny Hill / Black Beauty / Doctor Who and famously Fraggle Rock with Jim Henson. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
20x13cm Size Programme (4 pages) |
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Condition: |
Fair. View Images. Minor repairs done to a couple of tears. Signatures are all a shade light but are very clearly readable (with the exception of Viola Lyel which is faded). Hence Fair Price on this item. |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
8900Description:
A wonderful original handwritten letter in ink (dated November 7th 1949) from Riverside Studios, clearly signed at the conclusion by Margaret Rutherford.
Dear Mr Squires. Thank you very much for your kind letter. I am glad I have given you pleasure. The rewards of work I hope will not flag in the New Year. We have nearly finished the film of "The Happiest Days". With every good wish. Yours sincerely ...."
Certification:
Margaret Rutherford wrote this letter whilst on the set of "The Happiest Days" filmed on location at Riverside Studios. She played Miss Whitchurch alongside Alastair Sim in this British Lions Films comedy. It was released on March 8th 1950. One of a wonderful collection of over 50 celebrity letters all obtained during the late 1940s to early 1950s by a Mr Douglas Squires. He was involved in editing a School / University Film & Theatre Entertainment magazine during this period and wrote to celebrities looking for a contribution of autographs and signed photographs for the magazine. Many of the letters are gracious and detailed replies with many references to helping his project and mentions of their careers at that point in time. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
23x18cm Sized Letter |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images. Two minor folds. Overall condition we would rate as 8/10. |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
8253Description:
A very good original vintage circa 1950s autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by Margaret Rutherford.
Double mounted for fine display with photograph.
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
13x8cm Sized Autograph Book Page 18x12in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images. |
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
6468Description:
A fine vintage 1948 autograph book page clearly signed in ink by Margaret Rutherford.
Certification:
CERTIFICATION ; From the extensive autograph collection of Edna Winter of London SE16. Thought to have been an obsessive collector and hoarder, Edna amassed a massive collection of Entertainment / Film / Political and Literary autographs during the 1940-50s. She kept a detailed diary of who / when and where she obtained her autographs from ; it would appear mostly by writing to theatres / home addresses and the major A-list London hotels of the period. It is unknown how she knew which celebrity was staying where and at what time, but almost all autographs (very usefully) have venues and dates included with them ; some are also dedicated to her. Apollo Theatre London 1st May 1948. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
4394Description:
A desirable original 1939 programme for Spring Meeting at The Ambassadors Theatre, clearly signed in ink by nine notable cast members over the cast list ; Margaret Rutherford d1972 / Joyce Carey d1993 / Arthur Sinclair d1951 / Niall Macginnis d1977 / Edmond Breon d1951 / W G Fay d1947 / Zena Dare d1975 / Nicholas Phipps d1980 and Philippa Hiatt.
Certification:
CERTIFICATION ; Obtained at The Ambassadors Theatre Stage Door on February 8th 1939. UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Margaret Rutherford
Reference number:
6447Description:
A good original vintage 1940s autograph book page, clearly signed in pencil by Margaret Rutherford.
Certification:
CERTIFICATION ; From the 1940s London area autograph book of Sybil Thornton. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.