Elvis Presley Twice-Signed Contract for G.I. Blues with Extras (October 28th, 1958)....

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Elvis Presley Twice-Signed Contract for G.I. Blues with Extras (October 28th, 1958). Contract signed twice by Elvis for the film G.I. Blues, which Col. Tom Parker renegotiated Elvis's 1956 contract to include this film. This new agreement was before he was discharged from the army. As stated in the contract, Elvis was to be paid $125,000 payable in eight weekly installments of $15,625.00. Also $50,000 for expenses payable is eight weekly installments of $6,250.00. He would also receive 7.5 percent of the gross after the film earned out. One sheet of paper is hand-signed by Elvis, Hal B Wallis, Joseph H. Hazen, and Col. Thomas Parker. The second sheet is hand-signed by Elvis, Hal B. Wallis and Joseph H. Hazen. Elvis signs in blue ballpoint pen. Also included are spreadsheets sharing more details on G.I. Blues and the agreement with Elvis. Documents show expected yellowing with wear, bending, creasing and some tearing due to handling and age. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

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