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Lot #625
Louis Armstrong

Satchmo partners with Billie Holiday in New Orleans

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Satchmo partners with Billie Holiday in New Orleans

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 30, 1946. Agreement between Armstrong and producer Jules Levey, in which Armstrong agrees to appear “in a motion picture to be produced…tentatively entitled ‘New Orleans.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by both Armstrong and Levey. In fine condition, with expected document wear and a slight brush to the signature. Accompanied by a 1947 letter from the MCA office to Majestic Productions, enclosing the contract. Released on April 18, 1947, the film cast Armstrong as a bandleader and Billie Holiday as a singing maid; New Orleans is the only feature film that Holiday ever made. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #441 - Ended November 12, 2014





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