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MAXENE ANDREWS - DOCUMENT MULTI-SIGNED 09/13/1946 - HFSID 288913Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund, signed twice by Maxene Andrews as “Marlene Andrews” and “Sincerely/Andrews/Sisters.” Dated September 13, 1946, it grants rights to reproduce her likeness for fundraising stamps benefiting film industry veterans.Price: $700.00
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LOUISE CARLYLE - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 12/20/1945 - HFSID 262677Contract documenting Louise Carlyle signing a 6-month agreement for appearances on ABC-Radio's Hires Sunday Evening Party, signed three times. Dated December 19, 1945, with an extension signed June 21, 1946, indicating salary increases and performance requirements.
Price: $220.00
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PERRY COMO - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/26/1946 - HFSID 289003Consent form signed twice by Perry Como, including "Perry Como" and "Best wishes/Perry Como", authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce his signature and likeness for fundraising stamps. Dated June 26, 1946, with verification.
Price: $600.00
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PERRY COMO - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 287403Documentary letter signed by Perry Como, permitting the Chicago Tribune - New York News Syndicate to use his name and image for editorial and publicity purposes. The release is undated and highlights Como's significant contributions to music and television.
Price: $280.00
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PERRY COMO - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/19/1955 - HFSID 2887Document signed by Perry Como is a printed release form dated August 19, 1955, permitting News Syndicate Co., Inc. to use his personality for promotional purposes. Como is recognized as a prominent singer and television star, known for numerous hit songs.
Price: $280.00
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COUNT BASIE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/24/1949 - HFSID 257335Contract signed by Count Basie in 1949, releasing the William Morris Agency as his agent for $1,015.72. Document signed "Count Basie" and also signed by a representative of the agency, dated January 24, 1949.
Price: $425.00
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COUNT BASIE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/18/1944 - HFSID 263182Document signed: "Count Basie", dated March 18, 1944, in New York. Basie agrees to provide a vocalist for his performances at the Roxy Theatre, with contract details indicating the inclusion of costs for the vocalist.
Price: $400.00
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XAVIER CUGAT - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/15/1950 - HFSID 153801Contract signed by bandleader Xavier Cugat, dated March 15, 1950, with RKO Radio Pictures for three films, receiving $5,000 weekly. Signed "Xavier Cugat" in green, with additional notations and stamps. Cugat is known as "The Rumba King."
Price: $460.00
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XAVIER CUGAT - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 01/27/1947 - HFSID 288996Consent form signed by Xavier Cugat, authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce his signature and likeness for fundraising stamps. Cugat's signature appears twice, alongside a studio representative's signature, dated January 21, 1947, in Hollywood, California.
Price: $950.00
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XAVIER CUGAT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/13/1954 - HFSID 943Document signed by Xavier Cugat, granting the Chicago Tribune-New York News Syndicate permission to use his name and likeness, dated October 13, 1954. Cugat's signature appears beneath the title "Xavier Cugat", with additional pencil notations.
Price: $460.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 05/05/1952 - HFSID 345557Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven, dated May 5, 1952, includes her signatures as “G DeH” on the rider and “Gloria DeHaven” on the contract. It pertains to radio programs, excluding television shows and motion pictures, with the William Morris Agency.
Price: $575.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 11/25/1952 - HFSID 178211Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven for a four-week tour with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra in 1952, agreeing to $3,000 per week. Signed in blue ink as Artist, with additional signatures from representatives. Contains pencil notations and is a carbon copy.
Price: $575.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 10/20/1961 - HFSID 262616Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven for her appearance on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall in 1961. It features her signature and initials, GDH, along with the signature of Harvey B. Sindle as Assistant Secretary of Roncom Productions, Inc.
Sale Price $485.00
$575.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/01/1952 - HFSID 178207Contract documenting Gloria DeHaven's agreement with Radio Corporation of America, signed by DeHaven and RCA's Vice-President in Charge of Record Department in ink on July 7, 1952. The contract stipulates a minimum of ten record sides.
Price: $480.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/24/1958 - HFSID 178206Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven with Decca Records, Inc. in blue ink on February 24, 1958. It cancels a previous recording agreement while restricting her performances for five years. Also signed by Decca's Vice-President in Charge of Artists and Repertoire.
Sale Price $395.00
$480.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/31/1954 - HFSID 178210Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven with the Fran-Stef Manufacturing Company, dated May 31, 1954, licensing her name and likeness for endorsement. Signed in ink as "Gloria DeHaven", it includes a representative's signature and details a $1,000 agreement.
Sale Price $485.00
$575.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/28/1953 - HFSID 178208Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven in ink on August 28, 1958, agreeing to representation by Fosters' Agency for one year in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Continental Europe. Also signed by a Fosters' Agency representative.
Price: $575.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/1954 - HFSID 178209Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven with Decca Records, Inc. in November 1954, granting rights to her performances of If You Were There and The Two of Us from the film So This Is Paris. Signed in ink.
Price: $480.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/11/1973 - HFSID 250671Document signed by Gloria DeHaven in 1973, granting John G. Irwin power of attorney for property negotiation in Encino, California. Signed in blue ink, it includes Irwin's $3,500 for the purchase. Notarized, with additional small marks affecting the signature.
Price: $575.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/20/1952 - HFSID 178255Document signed by Gloria DeHaven on October 20, 1952, discharging Famous Artists Corporation as her agent. This carbon copy details her termination of an exclusive Screen Actors Guild contract, reflecting a period of limited film appearances in her career.
Sale Price $395.00
$480.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/24/1959 - HFSID 178212Document advising Seeco Records to send payments to William Morris Agency is signed by Gloria DeHaven in blue ink. Dated November 24, 1959, this carbon copy outlines her recording agreement with Seeco, indicating her transition from film to television.
Price: $480.00
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GLORIA DEHAVEN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/22/1952 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 174646Contract signed by Gloria DeHaven in ink for Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, also signed by a representative. Document includes ink notes and a stamp on the verso. DeHaven was notable for her roles in musicals and television.
Price: $480.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/20/1946 - HFSID 253107Typed document signed by Tommy Dorsey as "T Dorsey," dated 6/20/46, relating to the program Casino Gardens - Dorsey. Accompanied by a pale blue carbon copy of the document. Both items show signs of wear with creases and staple holes.
Price: $325.00
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GEORGE DUNING - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 05/04/1962 - HFSID 158333Contract double signed by George Duning in blue ink, dated May 4, 1962, detailing a 5-year employment agreement with Music Corporation of America. The contract is also signed by an agent for MCA, reflecting Duning's significant contributions to film and television music.
Price: $360.00
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GEORGE DUNING - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/04/1962 - HFSID 158334Supplementary materials consist of five pages related to a concurrently signed contract with Music Corporation of America, autographed by George Duning on May 4, 1962. The contract bound Duning to MCA for five years, effective August 15, 1962.
Price: $360.00
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BENNY GOODMAN - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/28/1959 - HFSID 49063Document signed by Benny Goodman as both Employer and Leader, confirming his appearance in "John Gunther's High Road" for ABC Television. The partly printed contract, dated September 28, 1959, includes double signatures from Goodman.
Price: $400.00
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BENNY GOODMAN - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/03/1958 - HFSID 49062Document signed by Benny Goodman, detailing his agreement with Park Recording Company for a one-hour TV special. Signed on October 3, 1958, in New York, the partly printed document is on the letterhead of William Morris Agency.
Price: $425.00
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BENNY GOODMAN - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/07/1966 - HFSID 255466Contract signed by Benny Goodman, employing the William Morris Agency for one year. Signed as "Benny Goodman" on page 7, dated December 7, 1966. The contract stipulates a ten percent commission for representation. Also signed by a William Morris agent.
Price: $425.00
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BENNY GOODMAN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/28/1951 - HFSID 280783Document signed by Benny Goodman in 1951, permitting Columbia Records to reduce his royalties for a 1950 recording of Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra by Aaron Copland. Signed as "Benny Goodman" on Columbia Records letterhead.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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BENNY GOODMAN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/21/1959 - HFSID 49061Document signed by Benny Goodman for Park Recording Company, Inc., dated July 21, 1959. The document extends a deadline regarding an agreement and includes Goodman's handwritten correction of "CORPORATION" to "Company, Inc.".
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
