DS, signed “Harry L. Crosby, Bing Crosby,” 34 pages, 8.5 x 13, May 3, 1943. Complex agreement between Bing Crosby, RKO Radio Pictures, and Paramount Pictures by which the actor is "to render his services for Paramount in the following three pictures: (a) 'The Padre' in which it is contemplated the Artist's services will commence on August 16, 1943; (b) The next picture in the series of so-called 'Road' pictures with the Artist and Bob Hope…(c) a picture for Paramount now referred to as the 'Mark Sandrich untitled musical production.'" Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Bing Crosby and countersigned by an RKO secretary; Crosby also initials an amendment to a date on the third page. In fine condition, with the last few pages detached, and some losses to the top of the first page.
This fascinating document references three Bing Crosby classics: Going My Way, Road to Utopia, and Here Come the Waves. The first film referenced, "The Padre," would become Going My Way—a musical drama directed by Leo McCarey about a new young priest taking over a parish from an established old veteran. Going My Way was the highest-grossing picture of 1944, and was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning seven, including Best Picture and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Bing Crosby.
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