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Frank Sinatra's first Golden Globe has emerged for sale for £38,000. ($50,000)<br />
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The legendary crooner received the award in 1946 for his role in the short film 'The House I Live In' which railed against anti-semitism.<br />
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In it, 'ol blue eyes' convinces a group of young American boys bullying a Jewish boy to stop.<br />
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Sinatra gave the award to a friend from California and it has remained in his estate until now. It is being sold by his descendants with US auction house Nate D Sanders.<br />
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The auctioneer says it is the only major award won by Sinatra which has emerged on the private market, adding to its significance. This is because the Sinatra Estate still owns most of his awards and are fiercely protective of his legacy.

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Frank Sinatra's first Golden Globe has emerged for sale for £38,000. ($50,000)

The legendary crooner received the award in 1946 for his role in the short film 'The House I Live In' which railed against anti-semitism.

In it, 'ol blue eyes' convinces a group of young American boys bullying a Jewish boy to stop.

Sinatra gave the award to a friend from California and it has remained in his estate until now. It is being sold by his descendants with US auction house Nate D Sanders.

The auctioneer says it is the only major award won by Sinatra which has emerged on the private market, adding to its significance. This is because the Sinatra Estate still owns most of his awards and are fiercely protective of his legacy.