Three Stooges-HALF WITS HOLIDAY-one sheet movie poster-1947-Curly's final film.

Description

Half-Wits Holiday
is a 1947
short subject
directed by
Jules White
starring American
slapstick
comedy team
The Three Stooges
(
Moe Howard
,
Larry Fine
and
Curly Howard
in his final starring role). It is the 97th entry in the series released by
Columbia Pictures
starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.
Half-Wits Holiday
was filmed on May 2-6, 1946;
it marked the
final appearance of
Curly Howard
as an official member of the slapstick comedy team. During the final day of filming (May 6), Curly suffered a debilitating
stroke
on the set and was rushed to a nearby hospital, effectively ending his career.
Curly was to be featured prominently in the pie-fight scene, but after Moe found him with his head slumped on his shoulder and with tears rolling down his eyes, it was apparent the comedian was in no shape to perform. Moe alerted director
Jules White
of Curly's unfortunate situation, leading White to quickly rework the scene to be divided between Moe and Larry. Reaction shots from the supporting cast were spliced in more frequently to hide Curly's absence.
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Supporting actor
Emil Sitka
, who made his debut with the Stooges in this film as the first
footman
.
I bought this one sheet poster back in the 1990's from Michael ________. Michael___________ was a long time Three Stooges fan & collector. The seller had attended a Stooge Convention in the 1980's and had Three Stooge Director Jules White and Actor Emil Sitka, both write a short inscription on the poster. (see photos)
There may exist photos of Jules White and Emil Sitka signing this actual poster at the Three Stooges Convention, but I DO NOT have any of them.
There are no COA's documents as to the inscriptions.
I do not guarantee that the signature (s) will pass 3rd party authentication. I am
selling this item as is, and we will not offer any refunds partial or full and will not cover any costs towards authentication.
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