MAGNUM FORCE MOVIE CAST
An Employment of Day Player contract for Byron Kane's appearance in Magnum Force, signed by him and casting director Nessa Hyams.
One Day Movie Contract signed: "Byron Kane", "Nessa Hyams", 8½x6. October 14, 1974. Hollywood, California. One Day contract for the actor's narration for 5 television spots for Magnum Force at the rate of $172.50 each. BYRON KANE (1923-1984) was well known for his work as an announcer, from The Story Lady radio series, to Stan Freberg TV specials and commercials, to narrating documentaries. Kane, who is perhaps best known on the small screen for his role as Barney on Peter Gunn (1958-1961), also did voice work for such TV shows as The Hardy Boys TV series (1969), Tales of Washington Irving (1970) and The All-New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show (1983). He also guest starred on a number of TV shows, including I Love Lucy (1954, 1957), 77 Sunset Strip (1963) and The Twilight Zone (1964). In addition to narrating the 1981 documentary, A Dream Called Walt Disney World, Kane's feature film credits include The Lady From Shanghai (1947), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) and S.O.B. (1981). NESSA HYAMS (b. 1941), the sister of actor Peter Hyams and the granddaughter of impresario Sol Hurok, has been casting director on many films since the early 1970s, including Summer of 42, and Blazing Saddles and The Exorcist. She has directed occasionally, mostly for television, and was producer on the film The Saint of Fort Washington (1993). Some areas of this document have been censored to protect signer identity. The actual document does not contain these concealing marks. Binding holes on top margin. Slight surface creases. Corners slightly worn. Slightly soiled. Slightly toned. Otherwise, fine condition.