HARRY WIERE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/01/1987 - HFSID 67736

HARRY WIERE
Harry Wiere of the Wiere Brothers comedy trio wrote this letter in 1987 asking the recipient to get in touch personally with him regarding some slides.
Autograph letter signed "Harry Wiere/(Wiere Brothers)" in blue ink. 2 pages, 6x8¾, 1 sheet, front and verso. Sept. 1, 1987. In full: "Dear Mr. Axelrod: I decided not to phone, since I never get you on it personally as I used to when we first got in contact with each other sending you little things you were interested in, trying I guess to build up your museum. The last time I talked to you, you mention you liked my slides even wanted to own some of my paintings but in your last letter you yust [sic] thanked me for sending you the slides. I must have misunderstood you on the phone. Hope all goes well with you in the future. Yours truly". Postscrtiped: "Excuse my hand writing I am a bit on the nervous side, age you know. P. S. If you shouled answer, please don't let et [sic] be through your secretary letter never". HARRY WIERE (1906-1992, born in Berlin, Germany) was one-third of the comedy trio The Wiere Brothers, which included his brothers HERBERT WIERE (1908-1999, born in Vienna, Austria) and SYLVESTER WIERE (1909-1970, born in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, now the Czech Republic). 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. Show-through from each side touches signature and handwriting. Folded once and unfolded. Otherwise in fine condition.