Auction Date:2012 Jun 20 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 11, January 31, 1944. Agreement between Universal and Karloff for two upcoming films. In part: “You agree that under the term of your employment hereunder you will render your services solely and exclusively for us…It is agreed that your services under the terms of this agreement are to be rendered in connection with two (2) photoplays, the first of which is presently entitled ‘The Climax,’ in which photoplay you are to portray the role of ‘Dr. Frederick Hohner.’…With respect to the second photoplay, presently titled ‘Destiny,’ you are to portray the role of ‘Dr. Niemann.’…On condition that you fully and completely keep, perform, and observe each and all of the obligations…we agree to compensate you…at the rate of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) per week.” Signed on the last page in black ink by Karloff. A small rider is stapled to the second page. In fine condition, with a staple to top left, punch holes to top edges, and a couple of light pencil notations. Several titles were tried for this 1944 film, including Destiny, Chamber of Horrors, and The Devil’s Brood, before finally titled House of Frankenstein, which starred Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., John Carradine, and Glenn Strange as the Monster.
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