DS, signed “George McFarland,” sixteen pages, 8.5 x 13, March 7, 1936. One year agreement between the seven-year-old McFarland and Hal Roach Studios, for McFarland to appear in Hal Roach photoplays for a salary of $250 per week, with an option for eight additional six-month periods, each with an increase in salary. A small rider stapled to page 14 notes, “It is agreed that the said McFarland, upon the termination of this agreement, shall have the right to retain and use the nickname ‘Spanky’ which has been applied to him during his employment with the Studio.” Signed at the conclusion by McFarland, both of his parents (as he was a minor), and two studio executives. Document is still stapled into its original legal folder. In fine condition, with expected light document wear, and several sets of initials to a couple of pages. Discovered at the age of three, after his Aunt Dottie sent in photos in response to a magazine ad, McFarland became one of the most popular and recognizable members of the Our Gang kids. By 1935, he was the unofficial leader of the gang, competing for screen time and billing with Carl ‘Alfalfa’ Switzer. An important document from one of the first, and most successful, child actors of his time. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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