Albersheim's 2015 June Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/7/2015
This quote is from the website
http://popcultureaddict.com/television/darlene/
“One of the most popular Mousketeers in the original “Mickey Mouse Club” that ran from 1955 to 1958, Darlene Gillespie rivalled Annette Funicello for the most popular girl on the show. A multi-talented, pretty little girl with a big smile and a voice that could have put her right in with the McGuire Sisters, Darlene had stars in her eyes and felt that fame was surely hers. It had to be! Walt Disney himself favored her greatly and promised the little girl that she was going to be a star. However, although ambitious and driven, a series of misfortunate setbacks, studio politics, and casting decisions prevented Darlene from the stardom she desired. In the end, what emerged was a troubled woman with shattered dreams and a lust for the fame and fortune that was never hers. This desire to have what she couldn’t attain would lead her into legal trouble with the Disney Company and eventually a string of run-ins with the law that put Darlene Gillespie behind bars. However, Darlene’s troubles were not the typical type of “child star gone bad” tales that we see in the media every day.”
Offered from Darlene’s personal collection are the following items from her days with the Mickey Mouse Club:
- Original 8x10 – 1950’s Vintage Mickey Mouse Club Signed photos with various inscriptions (three photos)
- Signed 1957 NY Mirror Magazine Article about the Original Mickey Mouse Club that comes with a COA on Mickey Mouse Club letterhead signed by Darlene Gillespie and dated 2003
- Original 1955 Mickey Mouse Club Membership Certificate with a full COA signed by Darlene Gillespie from 2003
- Original 8x10 stills from the Mickey Mouse Club TV show from the 1950’s issued by Walt Disney Productions (five stills)
- Walt Disney Productions check made out to Darlene Gillespie dated 11-14-58 that was never cashed by Darlene for 95 cents. This would be her final royalty check!
This is a historic offering for Disney enthusiasts and fans of the Mickey Mouse Club. Who had a crush on Darlene?
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim .