Annette Funicello Personal Property 1963 "BEACH PARTY" Vintage Photo 8x10

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Annette Funicello Personal Property 1963 "BEACH PARTY" Vintage Photo 8x10THE ANNETTE FUNICELLO COLLECTION: The Personal Property of Annette FunicelloAuthorized and Authenticated by the Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological DiseasesItem: Annette's personally owned photograph from the surprise hit of 1963... "Beach Party"Date: 1963Description: The American International Pictures film debuted in late summer of 1963 and was produced for an estimated cost of $350,000.The picture launched a wave of beach movies with most of them starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon.Pictured here are the film's original stars: Dorothy Malone, Jody McCrea, Bob Cummings (selected by Walt Disney in 1955 to host the dedication of Disneyland on ABC Television with Art Linkletter and Ronald Reagan), Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello.Photo archive #: 6320-21Reverse of photo has a very faint blue rubber stamp (requiring close inspection) indicating "Please Credit BEACH PARTY - an American International Picture". A paper press caption was once attached (slight discoloration remaining from adhesive used); though the caption has long since been separated from the 8" x 10" black and white glossy photo.Condition: Excellent; light handling from prior use and subsequent long-term storage.Provenance: As found in Annette's personal photo archiveIncludes Certificate of Authenticity from The Annette Funicello Research FundAbout Us The Annette Funicello StageAnnette Funicello and Glen Holt were married on May 3, 1986 and together in 1993 they founded the Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases for the purpose of researching the cause, the treatment and the cure for Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases.As Annette's disease progressed, she and Glen had redoubled their efforts to fund the critical research that is needed to fight all neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis, the disease that Annette had so valiantly fought for more than two decades. Their relentless struggle against the disease served as an inspiration that can motivate Annette's friends and fans to participate in providing the financial support that this ongoing research requires. Perhaps Glen said it best: "I want to touch their hearts so they will go out there and help us raise some money. I am going to fulfill her wish to help find a cause and a cure."Glen faithfully cared for Annette until her passing on April 8, 2013. After Glen's passing on February 12, 2018, the Research Fund's Board of Directors stepped forward to carry on the work begun by Annette and Glen more than a quarter-century ago.In support of Annette's final wishes, 100% of the proceeds from her personal property will be used to support the continuing work of the Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases.The Annette Funicello Research Fund is honored with the generosity of The Walt Disney Company in re-naming the Walt Disney Studio's historic Stage 1 sound stage on June 24, 2013... forever more to be known as "The Annette Funicello Stage."Company president Robert Iger shared these personal thoughts in remembering Annette Funicello:"Annette was and always will be a cherished member of the Disney family, synonymous with the word Mouseketeer, and a true Disney Legend. She will forever hold a place in our hearts as one of Walt Disney's brightest stars, delighting an entire generation of baby boomers with her jubilant personality and endless talent. Annette was well known for being as beautiful inside as she was on the outside, and she faced her physical challenges with dignity, bravery and grace. All of us at Disney join with family, friends and fans around the world in celebrating her extraordinary life. read more

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