Lot 166
Gershwin, George and Ira. Innovative songwriting brothers; George (1898-1937) was the composer and Ira (1896-1983) was the lyricist. Document Signed, 1 p, 11"x8½", Los Angeles, California, 1936 Dec. 3. Fine. Concerning the Gershwins agreement of employment with RKO Studios, Inc. "to the effect that you represent and declare that no agreement which you have made or now contemplate making with Samuel Goldwyn, Inc. Ltd. will conflict in any way with the services you may be required to render to us…." Both Gershwins signed in black ink. A paragraph below their signatures states that in the event RKO exercises their option, Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., Ltd. will not require the Gershwins "to render their services to us prior to the expiration of a sixteen (16) week period commencing on January 15, 1937." The vice presidents of both companies signed. Unfortunately, George would die the next year of a brain tumor.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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