Lot #877

Bing Crosby: Crosby agrees to appear in his famous role in Going My Way, signed with both his stage and legal name

Description

Crosby agrees to appear in his famous role in Going My Way, signed with both his stage and legal name

DS, signed “Bing Crosby” as his professional name and “Harry L. Crosby, Jr.” as his “true name,” 40 pages, 8.5 x 13, May 3, 1943. Agreement between Crosby and RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., for the actor’s appearance in The Padre, a “Mark Sandrich untitled musical production,” and a “picture in the series of so-called ‘Road’ pictures with the Artist and Bob Hope” for $175,000.00. In fine condition, with scattered creasing primarily to the first page, stapled pages, and punch holes at the top of each page. The Padre was unquestionably renamed Going My Way, released in 1944. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
• Dates: #361 - Ended 09/15/2010

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