Massive Original Hollywood Photo Archive – Ben Carbonetto Collection
$ 2111.48
Description
Betty Hutton, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Paramount Studios, 1940s–1950s This is a once-in-a-lifetime offering: a massive, museum-worthy archive of original vintage Hollywood photography and ephemera, sourced directly from the personal collection of Ben Carbonetto, the close friend and confidant of legendary actress Betty Hutton. Spanning decades of classic Hollywood, this collection includes original photographs, negatives, and ephemera — with a focus on Betty Hutton, but also featuring many major stars of the 1940s–1950s. These are not reprints — they are authentic studio-issued stills, behind-the-scenes candids, rare press prints, and signed items with direct provenance. ⸻ 📦 Included in This Archive: 🖼️ Original Studio-Issued Publicity Stills (8x10) • Over 30 black & white glossy studio photos • Labeled by Paramount Pictures • Scenes from: • Let’s Dance (with Fred Astaire) • Somebody Loves Me • The Fleet’s In (with Bing Crosby) • Incendiary Blonde • The Perils of Pauline • Happy Go Lucky • Duffy’s Tavern • Many with typed captions, serial numbers, or film credits 🎞️ Original Negatives • Several studio negatives with clear images of Betty Hutton and co-stars • Unique scenes not found in public circulation • Perfect for restoration, printing, or archiving 🎭 Hand-Tinted and Color Photos • 6 rare vintage color photographs • Dance scenes, outdoor glamour shots, and performance moments • Toned or printed using mid-century color processes 📸 Candid and Behind-the-Scenes Shots • Informal images of Betty Hutton laughing, rehearsing, and interacting with cast and crew • One believed to feature Dean Martin backstage • Includes rare public appearance material ✍️ Signed Items and Back Markings • Handwritten names on reverse include: • Betty Hutton (multiple) • Fred Astaire • Dean Martin • Bob Hope (not visibly present in photos but noted) • Also includes press stamps like “Life Story Thru Wire” and “Library File Copy” 📑 Cast & Crew Documents • Original Paramount cast sheet for Duffy’s Tavern (1945) with all-star cast list (Crosby, Hutton, Goddard, Lake, etc.) • Typed with production credits and runtime ⸻ 📌 Provenance: This archive comes from the estate of Ben Carbonetto, who was Betty Hutton’s close personal friend. Many of these materials were acquired directly from Hutton herself and represent a curated, historically significant snapshot of her career and her Hollywood circle. ⸻ 📐 Condition: • All items are original vintage and stored in archival sleeves • Photos range from very good to excellent condition • Negatives are intact and clean • Documents show natural age but are legible and well-preserved ⸻ 🎁 Ideal For: • Hollywood memorabilia collectors • Museums and archives • Historians of American cinema • Fans of Betty Hutton and the Paramount musical era • Dealers or resellers of verified film memorabilia ⸻ 🚚 Shipping & Packaging: • All items will be shipped flat in archival-safe sleeves and protected packaging • Fully insured with tracking • Local pickup available upon request
