May I See Your I.D., Sir?

Most people would not keep their expired licenses, but a card showing you were a member of the White House staff in 1959, that's a keeper.   

Just like our driver's license, the card shows the pertinent facts of the individual for identification purposes.  I was so looking forward to having verification of Bob's exact height, but ... At the beginning of his career he was most often listed as being 6-0 and weighing 140 lbs.  Later in his career he is listed as 6-1 or, sometimes, 6-1/2.   Bob is turning 55 at this time, so well into the stage of life wherein our height decreases and our waistline increases.  6-1... hmm.  185 lbs ... hmm.  Well, it is close enough for government work! 

Check out the nifty wallet for the I.D. card.  Wonder if it came with the card, or if Bob was just adding his touch to his accessories. 

Personal items of your favorite star are so great to have.  In this case, Bob's wallet is being treasured by fan Liz.  Thanks for sharing it with us. 

Not Bad, Even With the Brown Eyes

Wish I had some information on the print that I could share with you.  However, I have nada.  Cannot find anything about the artist.  He may have been English since the vendor from whom I purchased it is located there.  It is an early 1930s Bob, but then it could have been painted later.  My continued frustration:  The more I know the more I realize how little I know. 

Can you find Wally ... errr, Bob?

Sometimes Color is Better

It was one of those moments.  There they were:  two 11x14  lobby cards, on sale and in great shape.  I had to have them.  I think it was primarily the coloring that attracted me to them.  Spending so much time in black and white 'Bob's World,' it is almost a shock to see items in color.  (Sorry about the cropping of the lobby cards, just more than my scanner can handle.) 

Close Harmony is a 1929 musical starring Buddy Rogers and Nancy Carroll, with Jack Oakie and 'Skeets' Gallager providing comic relief.  Unfortunately the movie rights are owned by Universal and, therefore, the movie is not available for purchase.  Darn it.  The review on IMDB is quite positive, sounds like great fun.  With Jack Oakie and Skeets portraying a singing duo, how could it not be.  It's just downright immoral, denying the public the enjoyment of a movie --- especially Letty Lynton!! 

 
              Buddy Rogers & Nancy Carroll in Close Harmony (1929)

                               

Need Your Help (Part Deux)

               No More Ladies (1935) with Bob, Joan and Franchot

The photo cries out for a clever caption, but my mind is blank.  Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.  (Well, I thought of one or two, but, keeping in mind that this is a "family friendly" blog ...)

Trivia for the Day:  On this day in 1928, "Possession" opened at the Booth Theatre in New York City.  This was Bob's last appearance on Broadway.  By January of 1929, Bob has signed his contract with MGM ... one smart move.