Hollywood Icon Humphrey Bogart Signs Contract During the Making of "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" and "Key Largo"

8pp.  typed document signed, measuring 8.5” x 11”, Los Angeles, California, dated March 16, 1948. Boldly signed “Humphrey Bogart” in blue ink on the final page. A three-year employment contract engaging the Sam Jaffe Agency to serve as an Agent for Bogart. The contract, starting August 20, 1948, states that $0.10 of all money earned by the actor would go to the agency. Document has light edge toning and a few small holes at the top left corner from removed staples.

Sam Jaffe (1901-2000) was an actor himself, before becoming an agent, producer, and studio executive. He represented Bogart, along with Stanley Kubrick, David Niven, Lauren Bacall, Richard Burton, and others. Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) was selected by the American Film Institute as the greatest male star of classic American cinema in 1999. His best known role came in 1942 with Casablanca.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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