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John Barrymore Document Signed for The Show of Shows DS, six pages, 8.5 x 13, July 2, 1929. Agreement between Barrymore and Warner Bros. Pictures for the production of a "full sound revue the title of which is provisionally known as 'The Show of Shows,'" engaging the actor for his services "in rendering the 'Soliloquy of King Richard the Third.'" Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by John Barrymore, and countersigned twice by film executive Jack L. Warner. Stapled into its original blue paper folder. In fine condition, with light wear. Shot almost entirely in Technicolor, The Show of Shows was Warner Bros.' fifth color film and cost almost $800,000 to produce. It featured most of the contemporary Warner Bros. film stars, including John Barrymore, Richard Barthelmess, Noah Beery Sr., Loretta Young, Dolores Costello, Bull Montana, Myrna Loy, Chester Conklin, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Tully Marshall, Nick Lucas, and Betty Compson.

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John Barrymore Document Signed for The Show of Shows DS, six pages, 8.5 x 13, July 2, 1929. Agreement between Barrymore and Warner Bros. Pictures for the production of a "full sound revue the title of which is provisionally known as 'The Show of Shows,'" engaging the actor for his services "in rendering the 'Soliloquy of King Richard the Third.'" Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by John Barrymore, and countersigned twice by film executive Jack L. Warner. Stapled into its original blue paper folder. In fine condition, with light wear. Shot almost entirely in Technicolor, The Show of Shows was Warner Bros.' fifth color film and cost almost $800,000 to produce. It featured most of the contemporary Warner Bros. film stars, including John Barrymore, Richard Barthelmess, Noah Beery Sr., Loretta Young, Dolores Costello, Bull Montana, Myrna Loy, Chester Conklin, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Tully Marshall, Nick Lucas, and Betty Compson.

Estimate 400 - 600 USD
Starting price 200 USD

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For sale on Wednesday 14 Aug - 18:00 (EDT)
amherst, United States
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