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Classic Entertainment

Classic Entertainment

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Classic Entertainment

Five documents: DS, signed “Johnny Weissmuller,” three onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, October 16, 1953. Agreement between Weissmuller and the Katzman Corporation renewing his contract and calling for his services in “One (1) such jungle-type picture…to be produced for so-called ‘major’ release” and “One (1) jungle-type film to be produced in a foreign language with no English version”; DS, signed “George Raft,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, August 2, 1948. Agreement between Raft and the Famous Artists Agency for him to render services as “an actor in the motion picture tentatively entitled, Outpost in Morocco…for the total compensation of $115,000”; DS, signed by Rosalind Russell and Jan Sterling, two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 3, 1950. Agreement between Sterling and Paramount Pictures for her to appear on “Hotpoint Holiday Hour” on CBS; partial DS, signed “Ozzie Nelson” and “Harriet Nelson,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 8, no date. Conclusion of a document between the Nelsons and MCA Artists regarding a payment of $750; and a DS, signed “Dimitri Tiomkin,” seven pages, 8.5 x 11, December 9, 1952. Agreement between Tiomkin and Aspen Pictures for him to “write, compose and prepare a musical score…for use in a motion picture photoplay…now entitled ‘Return to Paradise.’” In overall fine condition, with expected document wear. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013