HARRY WIERE - AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE SIGNED CIRCA 1987 - HFSID 67340

HARRY WIERE
Manila envelope hand-addressed by Harry Wiere of the Wiere Brothers to Las Vegas from Sherman Oaks, California in 1987
Autograph envelope signed: "Harry Wiere" in return address on back. With partially-erased pencil notations in unknown hand, 12x8¾. Postmarked Van Nuys, California, July 24, 1987. Addressed to Todd Axelrod, The American Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada, from Sherman Oaks, California. With two 4¢ color "Transpacific Airmal 1935" stamps affixed. HARRY WIERE (1906-1992) was one-third of the comedy trio The Wiere Brothers, which included his brothers HERBERT WIERE (1908-1999) and SYLVESTER WIERE (1909-1970). The three started performing on stage in 1922 and made their American debut in 1935. Highly talented, the Wiere Brothers worked comedy into an act that included singing, dancing, acrobatics and playing a myriad of instruments. They were headliners in theatres and night clubs, but Hollywood didn't utilize their talents very often. Highlights of their film careers include cameos in the Bob Hope and Bing Crosby "Road" comedy Road to Rio (1947) and Elvis Presley's Double Trouble (1967), their last film appearance. They also had their own TV series, Oh! Those Bells (1962). The Wiere Brothers went into semi-retirement after Sylvester's death. Lightly toned, soiled and creased. Normal postal stamps, which do not touch signature. Tape remnants on flap with paper loss under flap (no show-through). Otherwise, fine condition.