A Hal Roach agent spotted her and she was tested and signed to a seven-year pact at $75 a week. Following her departure, however, her career faltered but she found behind-the-scenes success. She also performed voice-over work on commercials and became a well-oiled impressionist and trick voice artist. She died under rather mysterious circumstances at a North Hollywood hospital of acute hepatitis in 1979 following a minor operation. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Darla attracting the attention of Spanky, Alfalfa and Buckwheat, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Tommy, glad your [sic] not a member of the He-Man Woman Hater’s club like these 3! My very best wishes, Darla Hood.” Photo also bears a poorly contrasted black felt tip signature of Spanky. In fine condition. R&R COA.
