Richard Attenborough find

[serenamorgan]

Just had a bit of an interesting find that I though I'd share with you all

I was going through some old records that my cousins passed onto me when my Uncle died and came across a box that belonged to my Great Aunt Phyllis. In the back of the box was a selection of photos and in amongst them was a signed photo of my Aunt with Richard Attenborough.

There are several photos but only the one signed.  On the back of one of the others is the following text, typed out using an old typewriter:

Mrs Phyllis Savory of 43 St Olaves Rd, East Ham won the Ilford title "Pin Up Princess For A Day" in the Radio Luxembourg show of that name sponsored by the makers of Pin Up Home Perm and recorded in a London Studio last Sunday.  Her wish was to "wander round a big London store all morning with £5 just to spend on fripperies, have a foam bath, massage, manicure in the afternoon and spend the evening seeing "Harvey"

O.P.S. Mrs Savory jokes at the microphone after winning the "Ilford Pin Up princess For A Day" title with the stars featured in the programme.  Left to right: Richard Attenborough, Mrs Savory, Miss Anne Shelton and Mr Maurice Denham.

Both Maurice Denham and Anne Shelton went on to be awarded an OBE and Richard Attenborough a CBE so she was in pretty good company

I have tried to find a similar signature but whilst the Attenborough looks very similar to most I have found, they are all signed Richard where as on this photo it looks he has signed as Dickie

Anyway, here are the photos, dated 1950:

Sorry for the long post, just felt I had to share.  I really hope the signature is real and given everythign else see no reason why it wouldn't be

[thehornets]

I think that is a fantastic find and something to treasure. I have his sig frm about 10 ears ago and there are similarities on his surname. One of my all time favourites, and his Brighton Rock is still my all time favourite film. He might have signed as Dickie to do so in a more affectionate and friendly way. I have a Babyon 5 photo signed by the late Andreas Katsulas as Butch Katsulas.

[swain6666]

i think they are a great find never seen his sig before its s great story i would put them all in one frame with a
nice gold name plate in the middle

[short380]

What a fantastic and interesting find.  Lovely to keep as well.

[rallison470]

What a great, interesting find - thanks for sharing Greg. It is a shame Lord Attenborough has had a run into poor health in the last few years. I'm sure there must be other examples of his 'dickie' signature out there.

[film4watcher]

No apology needed, Greg. What a wonderful find and an interesting story to go with it. No reason why he wouldn't sign that way to someone he knew. That is really special.

[sylouisetruebluechelsea]

Thats a great story mate and i have seen a photo signed by him Ritchie and it was a B/W photo from the late 50s I have a programme signed by him as he was chairman at Chelsea and i think the autograph is spot on mate:)

[sylouisetruebluechelsea]

Sorry he was vice president not chairman.

[wheel-lose]

awesome find greg,certainly photos to treasure mate,i would be thrilled with them

[westiesx2]

What a fantastic find to come across Greg. An all time British film great. Brilliant that.

[obree]

Thank you very much for sharing that fantastic story Greg and thanks for letting us see the pics they are really something to treasure .

[rcsmg1]

Great pictures and a great find Greg,it's a great signature to have

[serenamorgan]

thanks for the kind words everyone

We have a family party tomorrow for my Mum & Dads 40th Wedding Anniversary, hoping somebody there may remember this happeing

[knockknock-66-uk]

WOW 🙂 What a fantastic find Greg, i bet you were gobsmacked to find this mate.

Love a good family find, nice one 🙂