Joe de Rita Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOE DE RITA
Born: July 12, 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: July 03, 1993 in Woodland Hills, California
Biography
Joe DeRITA (1909-1993), a former vaudevillian, made his film debut in The Doughgirls (1944). He joined forces with Moe Howard and Larry Fine in 1958, when the classic comedy of the Three Stooges enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Moe and Larry hired DeRita as the third Stooge to replace Joe Besser. DeRita was dubbed "Curly Joe" because of his resemblance to Moe's brother Curly Howard, a former Stooge. By the time DeRita joined the act, the boisterous pie-in-the-face, poke-in-the eye humor had toned down and he played a more passive third stooge.The television release of Three Stooges short films in the late 1950s however, introduced the wacky group to a new audience, spawning film projects and personal appearances. DeRita was the last surviving Stooge.
1970-Kook's-Tour (Performer), 1965-Danny-Thomas-Meets-the-Comics (Performer), 1965-The-Outlaws-Is-Coming (Performer), 1963-The-Three-Stooges-Scrapbook (Performer), 1962-The-Three-Stooges-Meet-Hercules (Performer), 1961-Snow-White-and-the-Three-Stooges (Performer), 1958-The-Bravados (Performer), 1948-Jitter-Bughouse (Performer), 1946-Slappily-Married (Performer), 1946-The-French-Key (Performer), 1945-The-Sailor-Takes-a-Wife (Performer), 1944-The-Doughgirls (Performer), 1959-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1959-Masquerade-Party (in person), 1951-TV-Club (in person), 2003-The-Three-Stooges-75th-Anniversary-Special (Other), 1986-Classic-Comedy-Teams (Other), 2002-Added-Attractions:-The-Hollywood-Shorts-Story (Other), 1990-The-Three-Stooges-60th-Anniversary-Special (Other), 1983-The-MGM-Three-Stooges-Festival (Other), 1967-Off-to-See-the-Wizard (Performer), 1958-Westinghouse-Desilu-Playhouse (Performer), 1947-The-Good-Bad-Egg (Performer), 1946-High-School-Hero (Performer), 1946-People-Are-Funny (Performer), 1968-Star-Spangled-Salesman (in person), 1963-It's-a-Mad,-Mad,-Mad,-Mad-World (Performer), 1988-Fun-with-the-Stooges (Other), 1965-The-New-3-Stooges (Performer), 1963-4-for-Texas (Performer), 1963-The-Three-Stooges-Go-Around-the-World-in-a-Daze (Performer), 1948-Coroner-Creek (Performer), 1947-Wedlock-Deadlock (Performer), 1961-1965-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1956-Columbia-Laff-Hour (Other), 1984-Stooge-Snapshots (Other), 1966-The-Adventures-of-Ozzie-&-Harriet (Performer), 1962-The-Three-Stooges-in-Orbit (Performer), 1959-Have-Rocket--Will-Travel (Performer), 1958-Bachelor-Father (Performer), 1952-I-Married-Joan (Performer), 1943-Thank-Your-Lucky-Stars (Performer), 1994-Biography (Other)
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1966 - HFSID 101857Publicity photograph of Joe DeRita inscribed and signed: "To../Jack - Jean/Wald/From your friend from/long ago./The best of everything./Sincerely./Joe De Rita./1966". DeRita, known as "Curly Joe," was the last surviving Stooge.Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/27/1969 - HFSID 83144Check signed by Joe DeRita, dated December 27, 1969, for $100.00, payable to "Universal Star Market". DeRita, known as "Curly Joe," joined the Three Stooges in 1958 and was the last surviving member of the group.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88125Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly Joe", depicting a scene from The Three Stooges in Orbit with Moe Howard and Larry Fine. DeRita, known for his resemblance to Curly Howard, joined the act in 1958.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88126Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita, identifying himself as "Curly Joe". Depicting a scene from The Three Stooges in Orbit, it shows DeRita with Moe Howard and Larry Fine. DeRita was the last surviving Stooge.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88128Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly Joe", showing a scene from The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze with Moe Howard and Larry Fine. DeRita, who joined the trio in 1958, was the last surviving Stooge.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88129Publicity photograph of The Three Stooges firing a cannon, signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly-Joe". DeRita, who joined the group in 1958, became known for his resemblance to Curly Howard. Moe Howard and Larry Fine are also featured.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88130Publicity photograph of a scene from The Outlaws is Coming! signed as "Curly Joe" by Joe DeRita. Shown with Moe Howard and Larry Fine, the photograph highlights DeRita's role as the third Stooge, joining in 1958.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88132Photograph of Joe DeRita in Arabian costume, signed "Curly Joe". DeRita, a former vaudevillian and third Stooge, joined Moe Howard and Larry Fine in 1958, reviving the classic comedy group. Shown with Moe Howard, not signing.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88133Photograph of The Three Stooges shows Joe DeRita, Moe Howard, and Larry Fine painting each other. It is signed "Curly Joe". DeRita, known for replacing Joe Besser in 1958, was the last surviving Stooge.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88134Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita, known as "Curly Joe", depicting a scene from The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze, with Moe Howard and Larry Fine. DeRita was part of the comedy trio from 1958.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88218Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly Joe", depicting a scene from The Outlaw Is Coming! alongside Moe Howard and Larry Fine. DeRita, known as the third Stooge, joined the act in 1958, enhancing its popularity.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 153907Photograph of The Three Stooges on a flying carpet is signed by Curly Joe De Rita with the inscription "Curly - Joe". It includes facsimile signatures of Moe Howard and Larry Fine. The ensemble is noted for their comedy films and appearances.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 74552Publicity photograph of a scene from The Three Stooges in Have Rocket, Will Travel, signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly Joe". Shown with Moe Howard and Larry Fine, with their names added by an unknown hand.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 83087Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly Joe", depicting a scene from The Three Stooges in Orbit. DeRita, known as the third Stooge, joined Moe Howard and Larry Fine in 1958, reviving the classic comedy.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 83088Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly Joe", depicting a scene from The Three Stooges in Have Rocket, Will Travel with Moe Howard and Larry Fine. DeRita is known for replacing Joe Besser as the third Stooge.
Price: $240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 83089Publicity photograph signed by Joe DeRita featuring a scene from The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze. DeRita signs as "Curly Joe", showcasing his role alongside Moe Howard. DeRita, active from 1958, was the last surviving Stooge.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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THREE STOOGES (JOE "CURLY-JOE" DE RITA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 83090Photograph from The Three Stooges in Orbit signed by Joe DeRita as "Curly Joe", depicting a publicity scene from the film. DeRita, a former vaudevillian, became the last surviving member of the Three Stooges.
Price: $240.00
