Dawn Wells to Have Auction

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Dawn Wells to Have Auction

Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on the TV show "Gilligan's Island," is planning to hold an auction on Saturday of items from her Idaho home.

Wells, a native Idahoan, has kept a home near Driggs in Eastern Idaho. She lives in Palm Springs, CA.

Wells will sign autographs for anyone who buys an item at the auction.

Among the items for sale are a deouble-door refrigerator, a picture fram cutter from Denmark, and an antique Chinese rug.

She'll also be selling memorabilia from the annual Spud Fest Family Film and Television Festival.

Wells served as executive director of the festival.

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Marlene Dietrich Letters Sold

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Marlene Dietrich Letters Sold

An auction house has sold a collection of 130 of letters and notes from actress Marlene Dietrich for 3000 euros.

The letters were written to Swedish costume designer Max Goldstein. The letters span 40 years.

They include playful exchanges with the designer as well as providing insights into film production, travel, and favors she asked of Goldstein.

One also gives insight into her feelings on stardom: "Either one is a world star or not. ... I feel uneasy in my own skin. Spiritually, of course."

The letters were sold to a private telephone bidder.

Gina Wilhelm Actress