RORY CALHOUN - CONTRACT SIGNED - HFSID 299310

RORY CALHOUN
The actor agrees with Sabre Productions, Inc. to play the role of Tony Dumont in the 1956 film Flight to Hong Kong
Contract signed: "Rory Calhoun", 21p, 8½x11. No place, no date. Agreement between Sabre Productions, Inc. and Rory Calhoun for the actor to play the role of "Tony Dumont" in the upcoming film "Flight from Hong Kong"; the contract commences on or about December 15, 1955, with compensation at the rate of $9,375.00 per week. Rory Calhoun (1922-1999) was a popular film star of the 1950s and early 1960s who specialized in Westerns. He starred in the TV series, The Texan (1958-1960), and continued to appear in films, primarily in character roles, until shortly before his death. Regretting his refusal of a role on Dallas (1978-1991), Calhoun appeared in the soap opera Capitol (1982-1987) for five years beginning in 1982. Growing up, Calhoun had spent several years in reform schools and after convictions for auto theft and armed robbery he even spent some time in prison. However, when his checkered past was revealed by a tabloid, it only enhanced his "bad boy" image. A notorious philanderer, his first wife listed 79 adulterous relationships in her divorce suit against the actor. As a response, Calhoun amusingly quipped, "Heck, she didn't even include half of them." Multiple staple holes at top. Two filing holes at top. Lightly worn. Gently creased. Otherwise, fine condition.