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Strike Up the Band

Selling the rights to Strike Up the Band for adaptation to the silver screen

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Selling the rights to Strike Up the Band for adaptation to the silver screen

Notarized DS nine pages, 8.5 x 13, March 1, 1940. Agreement between Strike Up the Band, Inc., comprised of Ira Gershwin, George Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, and Rose Gershwin, and Loew’s Incorporated, selling the rights to their play Strike Up the Band for a total of $15,000 to be divided among the parties. Loew’s will retain the exclusive right to use the title, and make other changes to the play as they adapt it to the screen. Signed on the ninth page by Ira Gershwin, Rose Gershwin, Edgar Selwyn, George Kaufman, and Morrie Ryskind. Three additional pages of notary public signatures are stapled to the end of the document and the entire document is housed in its original blue folder. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014





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