TOM TRYON - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/27/1961 - HFSID 168591

TOM TRYON
This signed release form authorizes Famous Artists Corporation to accept payments on his behalf
Document signed: "Tom Tryon". One page, 6x6½. Miyako Hotel, Kyoto, Japan. Dated February 27, 1961. Tryon authorizes the (un-named) recipient that Famous Artists Corporation is authorized to accept payments owed to him, and promises to indemnify for any losses resulting from this instruction. Tom Tryon (1926-1991) made his Broadway debut in Wish You Were Here (1952-1953). Two years after the musical comedy wrapped he appeared in his first screen roles, most notably two episodes of Frontier (1955). Tryon was later selected by Walt Disney himself to portray Texas John Slaughter in Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1958-1961). The character was based on Texas Ranger John Horton Slaughter (1841-1922), who was a Confederate soldier, lawman, rancher, and gambler. Major feature films Tryon appeared in include I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958), The Cardinal (1963) and In Harm's Way (1965). For his starring role in The Cardinal as a Catholic who rises to the titular position, he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. The film went on to win the Best Drama Golden Globe. In the 1970s, he began writing horror stories with considerable success. Three of his publications - The Other (1971), Harvest Home (1973), and Fedora (1978) - were made into films. Creased from folds. Lightly toned. Ink notes (unknown hand) at lower margin. Otherwise, fine condition.