HARRY WIERE - INSCRIBED PRINTED ART SIGNED - HFSID 56968

HARRY WIERE
B/w caricature of the Wiere Brothers dueling with a violin bow and a comb, signed "Wiere Brothers" by brother Harryin blue ink
Inscribed printed art signed "Best Wishes Todd./Wiere Brothers/1956/to ?" in blue ink. Also signed on verso in Wiere's hand: "Kari Caricature made/by a friend also in the show/Called Red - in Sydney at/the Tivoli Theater. 1954." in blue ink. B/w, 8x9¾ overall, 7½x9¼ image, one surface. 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, Austira) and SYLVESTER WIERE (1909-1970, born in Prauge, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, now the Czech Rebublic). 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, creased, rippled and bowed. Pen skipped slightly while signing signature, but signature is still legible. Otherwise in fine condition.