With a career spanning over five decades, famed matinée idol Adolphe Menjou was instantly recognizable by millions for his debonair looks and trademark mustache. Known for such movies as Charlie Chaplin’s A Woman of Paris and The Front Page, which earned him an Academy Award nomination, Adolphe Menjou’s career was truly prolific.
In addition to being a beloved actor, Menjou was also a serious philatelist. His collection, offered for sale by H.R. Harmer in February of 1957, included an exceptional array of both mint and used United States stamps. Amongst the many highlights of the sale were a 4c Columbian error of color and a mint block of four of the $5 Columbian. In total, Menjou’s collection realized nearly $42,000 (over $350,000 today).
