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Basil Rathbone

Loew’s gives ‘Sherlock Holmes’ the go-ahead for a 1944 radio appearance

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Loew’s gives ‘Sherlock Holmes’ the go-ahead for a 1944 radio appearance

DS, boldly signed “Basil Rathbone,” five pages, 8.5 x 11, June 13, 1944. Loew’s Incorporated agrees to lend the services of one of its stars. In part: “On condition (but only on condition), that your services in connection therewith will not interfere with any services which we may require of you under your contract of employment with us dated March 26, 1942, we consent to the rendition by you of your services in connection with a broadcast of DARI-RICH BROADCAST radio program which is to take place on June 24, 1944…It is further expressly understood that our consent shall not be deemed to have been given and that you shall not have the right to render any services of any kind for any person, firm or corporation other than ourselves excepting as hereinabove expressly permitted.” In very good condition, with wrinkling, two horizontal filing folds, a faint paperclip impression at the right edge, staples at top left corner, and two filing punch holes at the top of the page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #377 - Ended October 12, 2011





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