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Hi, I purchased this recently and I would like an opinion on the item. It is a cut from an A4 page with various signatures, front and back, all signed to Thyra.  Some signatures I can make out, others I can't and perhaps you can help with this too. On the back of the piece are the signatures of Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer who were married 1953-1961 and 1964-1967. Regarding the identity of Thyra, Uta Thyra Hagen was married to Jose Ferrer 1938-1948 and they had a daughter Letitia Thyra Ferrer born 1940. Uta was one of the actresses who played Blanche Dubois on stage opposite Brando (Streetcar Named Desire) in the late 1940's so Brando would have known Jose Ferrer even then. However It is likely 'Thyra' refers to the daughter rather than the mother. There is also a signature from Robert Carroll who I take to be the Film, TV and Stage Actor. For instance he starred in 'The Stranger' and 'Get Smart' though he began his career as a singer with Jimmy Dorsey and Glenn Miller.  I suggest this autograph was signed early in the period 1953-1961. I can find no evidence that Brando worked professionally with Clooney, Ferrer or Carroll though it is clear Brando knew Jose Ferrer privately. I believe Brando appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show (Season 10, Episode 11) with Clooney on 2nd December 1956 and they were both at the 27th Annual Academy Awards Show in 1955. Also Brando, Clooney and Carroll all appeared on the Johnny Carson show but at different times. Brando competed against Ferrer for Best Actor at the 25th Annual Academy Awards in 1952. So there is a real connection between Brando, Clooney and Ferrer which might help to authenticate this piece. I also referenced a few known examples of Brando's handwriting which appear to be an excellent match to the item in question and have been attached here for reference.

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Lee,

I'm no expert, but I like your Brando very much. Drop a comment with a link on Bobb Shinn's and Kevin Conway's profiles and ask for their opinions. They are better than I am at vintage Hollywood.

Lee

That Marlon Brando autograph is authentic in my opinion.

Great example of his authentic handwriting and signature.

Lee,

Handwriting and sig are solid Brando examples

Kevin

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