June 2019 Moe Howard Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2019
Scarce agreement signed by four Stooges: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Jerry (Curly) Howard and Shemp Howard, dated 21 October 1946, shortly after Curly's stroke which led to Shemp stepping in as one of the Stooges. Contract reads in part, "It is understood that Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Jerry Howard and Shemp Howard are employed as one (1) unit and the Corporation will not be able to utilize the services of any one party unless the Corporation is able to utilize the services of all said parties…Shemp Howard, during any period when he is not on layoff and is not on suspension and his services are not required…may render his services to others in feature motion pictures…" Countersigned by the Vice-President of Columbia Pictures. Two page contract on two sheets measures 8.5" x 11". Small amount of creasing and edgewear on second page, else near fine condition with bold signatures.
Scarce Three Stooges Agreement With Columbia From 1946 Signed by FOUR Stooges, Moe, Curly, Larry & Shemp -- "Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Jerry Howard and Shemp Howard are employed as one (1) unit"
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