The above Life Magazine cover features the autographs of Fred Astaire and
Ginger Rogers and has an estimated value of $200 – $400. This issue of the
magazine has numerous photos and a discussion of the movie Carefree which
stars the couple.  
 

Sandy Kozel

James Francis Cagney, Jr. (July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986)

Cagney won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of
performances. He is best remembered for playing tough guys
in movies like The Public Enemy (1931), Taxi! (1932), Angels
with Dirty Faces (1938) and White Heat (1949). Orson Welles
said of Cagney that he was "maybe the greatest actor who
ever appeared in front of a camera."

 
Ginger Rogers (July 16, 1911- April 25, 1995) was born Virginia
Katherine McMathn in Independence, Missouri.

Actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers appeared in films, and on 
stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century. She
originally wanted to become a school teacher.

During her long career, she made 73 films, working with Fred Astaire 
as a romantic lead actress and dancing partner in a series of ten
Hollywood musical films. She ranks #14 on the AFI’s 100 Years…100
Stars list of actress screen legends.

Original Newspaper ad from 1936

Debbie Reynolds (Mary Francis Reynolds)

Reynolds regularly appeared in movie musicals during the 1950s and
had several hit records including “Tammy” from her film Tammy and the
Bachelor (1957). Her most popular film role was in Singin’ in the Rain
(1952). She also appeared with her then-husband. Eddie Fisher. in the
film Bundle of Joy (1956). Debbie continues to perform successfully on
stage, television and film to the present day.

From left: Actress Carrie Fisher and mother Debbie Reynolds

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