Popular child star (1927–1959) best known from the Our Gang comedy serials until 1940. After Our Gang, he continued to appear in movies in various supporting roles. His final film role was in 1958’s The Defiant Ones. Switzer's nasty reputation and his typecasting made it difficult for him to find work. While not acting, Switzer bred hunting dogs and led guided hunting expeditions. At age 31, he was shot and killed in Los Angeles during an altercation over the reward money for a lost dog. The murder was ruled as justifiable homicide; Switzer had apparently pulled a knife on his attacker. Switzer's death was largely ignored, due in large part to Cecil B. de Mille’s death on the same day. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Thanks a Million, George. Swell being here, sincerely Alfalfa Switzer,” on a white 6 x 4.25 sheet. In fine condition, with even block of toning to lower left blank area, trimmed edges, and light show-through from writing on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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