DS, 41 pages, 8.5 x 11, July 24, 1953. A two-picture agreement between Bogart and Paramount Pictures “during the period of two hundred (200) weeks,” with Bogie receiving a weekly salary of $1000. The detailed document goes on to outline the expectations of Bogart in relation to his schedule, availability, and performances, and also outlines the particulars for his travel, schedule, accommodations for his wife, health care, and a 1% donation to the Motion Picture Relief Fund Inc. The eighteenth item in the agreement states, in part: “It is mutually understood and agreed that the Artist’s services are special, unique, unusual, extraordinary and of an intellectual character, giving them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated in damages.” Nicely signed on the final page in blue ink and countersigned by the assistant secretary of Paramount Pictures.
In overall very good to fine condition, with a mild shade of toning, pencil marks and notations to first page, staple and crease to top left, and some light edge creasing and toning to the signed page, which is detached from the remainder of the document.
This two-film deal with Paramount would result in the Audrey Hepburn classic, Sabrina, and his second to last film, The Desperate Hours. Bogart had never worked with Paramount and Sabrina started shooting in September of 1953. Bogart would have many problems with both the cast, including Hepburn and William Holden, as well as the director Billy Wilder, referring to them as “those Paramount bastards.” Bogart later apologized to Wilder for his behavior on-set, citing problems in his personal life. The Desperate Hours, directed by William Wyler, shot in 1955. This is a contract of historical film significance, signed by a legend at the sunset of his esteemed career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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