He pens an autograph letter saying that he will sign his book but has forgotten the name to write. Emil sitka december 22, 1914 january 16, 1998 was a veteran american actor who. While rehearsing a new opening bit for their childrens television program the three stooges scrapbook, moe, larry and curly joe are evicted by their landlady for cooking in the rooming house. This reproduction would look great in an album or display. Stooge chronicles from a 24year savannah river site.
With grace, a voice of an angel, brilliant comedic timing, and a great right hook, actress christine mcintyre brought an elegance to the 36 three stooges film shorts in which she was featured during the course of her acting career. I have signed my name on the photo, margaret kerry. Emil sitka signed matted with photo frame size 8x10 coa s519. Sitka played sappington, the uppercrust butler, who was an excellent foil for the three stoogesand the target of several pies as well. Larry fine of the three stooges autograph letter signed. Stooge foil and, later, just stooge this is one in a series of posts in connection with our book chain of fools. A betterthanblank autograph book with silly signature ideas, autograph rhymes, fullcolor illustrations and a pen that writes in four different ink colors. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about disney autograph book. Redeeming qualities of the three stooges 19591965 films, kooks tour, replacing larry fine with emil sitka, the deaths of larry and moe howard, and stooge dreams populate a scott.
Look for henry laughin gibson as a college educated hipster indian, and emil sitka in a dual role, his last. I also saw them live when i was a kid, but thats another story. Clyde beatty autograph letter signed historyforsale. Bought a magazine he signed contained an article about him a number of.
A fan page dedicated to the fourth stooge emil sitka, who appeared with every iteration of the three stooges, as well as many other short films. Emil sitka 1914 1998 by gary lassin and various pages. The weight of the postcard paper allows approximately 40 pages to be bound together in your autograph book. Use keywords to find the autograph you are looking for. A desirable and highly sought after set of 1939 three. Emil sitka december 22, 1914 january 16, 1998 was a veteran american actor who appeared in hundreds of movies, short films, and television shows, and is best known for his numerous appearances with the three stooges. We will email you a proof before production, at no added charge.
A novel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The three stooges autograph collection signed jsa coa moe. Traps, guns, stuffed birds, bookpresses, grand piano, canary, etc. Emil sitka biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Jun 18, 2012 a great project for the last week of school is to have the kids decorate and sign autograph books. When moe howards book moe howard and the three stooges was. A version without the authentic green ink fine autograph appears in steve cox and jim terrys 2006 coffee table tome, one fine stooge. This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah, or other special event. Emil sitka, whose numerous appearances with the three stooges earned him the nickname the fourth stooge, was born in johnstown, pennsylvania in 1914. Bill lemassena autograph letter signed item 316728.
A schoolgirls autograph book from the 1930s after finding the book at a yard sale, keith maynard tracked down the original owners family. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sitka s most famous role, as a justice of the peace who begins every service with the words, hold hands, you love birds, brought him lasting fame among stooge fans, who would sometimes ask him to repeat the phrase during their own wedding ceremonies. Aug 09, 2017 licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of atlantic label. You may not recognize his name but if youve ever watched the three stooges, chances are very good you have seen him perform.
Stooges among us contributor scott reboul traces his journey to the hysterically funny trio the stooges bubble over with riotous fun. Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. Emil sitka three stooges actor aka the fourth stooge bio4. The girls and a lifeguard emil sitka find themselves stuck to each other, and after prying loose, begin chasing the stooges. Shop emil sitka signed certed 8x10 authentic autograph jsa certified and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. American character actor emil sitka spent many years as a comic foil for the three stooges, first appearing with the stooges in halfwits holiday. Each princess just kept going on and on about how much they loved the books and even their handlers mostly guys who normally wouldnt give an autograph book a second glance complimented them.
Curly howard d1952 moe howard d1975 and larry fine d1975. Emil sitko served in a military capacity during world war ii and did not enter directly into college. The three stooges films dealt with the idea that two professors bet on the outcome of turning the three stooges into gentlemenwith predictable results. Sitka three stooges fans frequently asked emil if he was ever hurt while making all those roughhouse stooge. Incidently, sitka is actually the last surviving member. Loved him in space patrol, and i credit him in my book. Sitka started out working odd jobs in mid30s hollywood to support his family. The carol burnett show ran for 11 years, won 23 emmy awards, and featured many famous costars including lucille ball, julie andrews, and jimmy stewart. Shemp howard is a trademark of the estate of shemp howardshemp howard. Shop for bill lemassena related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. But he was the fastest starting back i ever coached. Bought a magazine he signed contained an article about him a number of years ago on. Character actor emil sitka, best known for his work with the three stooges, pops up on the trading floor in 1985. October 1, 1896 december 21, 1937 was an american vaudeville performer, comedian, and actor.
He himself was about to become a stooge in 1975 when moe howard passed away and broke up the trio forever. This is from 1996, the last card i recieved from emil before his stroke in 1997, it says hold hands you love birds emil sitka, healthy and active. A perfect item for backtoschool promotions, and a handy tool that will keep your message within reach at all times. This was a perfect autograph book for all of the nonprincess characters we got her a special princess book and it was more convenient than other books because of the pen slots. He road the rails as a hobo for years during the depression before arriving in hollywood in 1936. Sitka served the role of a literal stooge, or straight man, to the three stooges throughout nearly 40 of their short. Make sure your party is one to remember with our autograph book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dec 18, 2017 emil sitka, whose numerous appearances with the three stooges earned him the nickname the fourth stooge, was born in johnstown, pennsylvania in 1914. Brideless groom starring the three stooges emil sitka. Homemade disney autograph books for you to customize. Shop for clyde beatty related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Emil sitka was an actor in hollywood for over forty years who played hundreds of roles on stage in theater, on television, and in the movies.
Emil sitka, whose numerous appearances with the three stooges earned him. A great way to wrap up the year with a fun writing project. Zippered autograph books, zippered blank autograph books. Once your autograph cards are customized and printed, take them to your local office supply store office depot, staples and have them laminated and bound to make a book.
Oem whirlpool kenmore maytag kitchenaid dishwasher float wpw10195036 w10195036. May 05, 2014 i came across this old autograph book from the early 1940s in a desk drawer the other day. Theatre work, including directing, eventually brought him to the attention of a talent scout, who. Return to comedian autographs from emil sitka autograph. He sent me a christmas card for every year until his death in january of 98. Carol burnett is a comedian known for her show on television. Theatre work, including directing, eventually brought him to the attention of a talent scout, who contracted him to columbia studios. Emil with fan rich gallo 1988 sitka engages in some stooge antics with a fan, 1983 a montage of sitka in several of his wellknown film roles portrait shot of emil, mid 1970s sitka.
Last known photo of moe howard and larry fine in 1974. Curly joe derita biography three stooges third stooge. The three stooges is a trademark of comedy iii productions. Did you know that the original live reference model for disneys tinker bell, which is me, margaret kerry, also starred in over 270 episodes with the three stooges. Emil sitka signed matted with photo frame size 8x10 coa s519 choice of 3 ebay. Published in autumn 2001, the front cover of saxon sitka s sincedefunct newsletter the fourth stooge highlights one of the three stooges most dependable supporting players in his father, emil sitka. Disorder in the court features clips from the stooges films, outtakes, homemovies and footage from a tv pilot that hasnt been seen in more than 40 years. Emil sitka was a veteran comedic actor who appeared in nearly a couple of hundred movies and tv shows from the 1940s into the early 1990s. Many people, especially costar emil sitka and director ed bernds, mentioned this factor. Silent comedy and its legacies from nickelodeons to youtube today is the birthday of comical character actor emil sitka 19141998. Brideless groom 1947 a columbia pictures short subject.
Emil sitka, whose numerous appearances with the three stooges earned him the nickname the fourth stooge, was born in johnstown, pennsylvania on december 22, 1914. Emil sitka, a character actor who portrayed butlers and others with such exquisite dignity and in such rarefied company it was inevitable that if he didnt get poked in the eye or bopped on the head he was sure to catch a cream pie in the kisser, died on jan. Joe besser, jules white, ted healy, edward bernds, emil sitka, vernon dent. Emil sitka signed certed 8x10 authentic autograph jsa. I can be seen in the movie still photo to the right of the three stooges with my mouth open not the most flattering of poses as curly is smashing a pie into emil sitka s face. Great price for a lot of pages for awesome disney autographs. He is best known, however, for his many appearances more than three dozen with the three stooges, earning him the title of the fourth stooge. For foreign postage please contact us or we will notify you by email of your shipping charges based on weight of items purchased. Curly joe derita, born as joseph wardell, was the last of the three stooges. It is an early work of his, and i dont think its his best.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Emil sitka, a character actor who portrayed butlers and others with. An autograph book is a book for collecting the autographs of others. This photo is an 8 by 10 black and white movie still photo of the three stooges and me plus actor, emil sitka, who was in many of the three stooges films. Biography of emil sitka, the fourth stooge hold hands, you lovebirds december 22, 1914 january 16, 1998 emil sitka, the veteran actor who appeared in hundreds of movies, short films, and television shows, is best know for his numerous appearances with the three stooges nearly 40. Orphaned at twelve, sitka caught the acting bug while living with a priest in pittsburgh. The template contains front and back covers and inside sheets which can be cut to 4 x 8 size and stapled or tied together.
An extremely rare original vintage 1939 autograph book page, clearly signed in ink by all three members of the classic 19321946 lineup of the stooges. The card measures 6 12 wide x 5 folded or 10 unfolded. Though he is chiefly remembered as the creator of the three stooges and the style of slapstick comedy that they later. Bill lemassena autograph letter signed historyforsale. He was the oldest of five children, born of hungarian immigrant parents. Their modern derivations include yearbooks, friendship books, and guest books. To communicate with friends and fans of emil sitka, share information about his life and career, preserve the cultural heritage of the hollywood productions in which he participated, and promote his legacy as the fourth stooge.
Sitka signed a contract to replace the ailing larry fine in a. This autograph book is even more fun when paired with a hollywood theme. Walt disney world exclusive official autograph book. Biography of emil sitka, the fourth stooge hold hands.
Emil sitka appeared with the three stooges in 35 short comedies and four feature films. To order a blank cover or stock imprinted zippered autograph books please use the above forms. The christmas wish on the front is by henry van dyke. As a stooges fan for over fifty years, its gutbusting hilarious to see moe, shemp and larry not to mention the amazing emil sitka, along with the rest of this pilots supporting cast do their shtick on live tv. Stooge chronicles from a 24year savannah river site radiochemist. Prepare an autograph book to carry with you when you see famous people.
Jan 02, 2019 redeeming qualities of the three stooges 19591965 films, kooks tour, replacing larry fine with emil sitka, the deaths of larry and moe howard, and stooge dreams populate a scott. If you would like to see a photo of an autograph, we will be glad to email a photo to you. He is one of only two actors to have worked with all six stooges on film in the various incarnations of the group. A short biography of american actor emil sitka, aka the fourth stooge.
I have a beautiful three stooges comic signed by moe, larry, and curly joe. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Emil wasnt very big as football players go even for those days, irish coach frank leahy once said. Emil sitka autographed 8x10 photograph the three stooges w inscription. Searching for a new apartment, the stooges travel to professor danforths emil sitka house in lompoc. Emil sitka 19141998 orphaned at twelve, sitka caught the acting bug while living with a priest in pittsburgh. Emil sitka december 22, 1914 january 16, 1998 was a veteran american.
But protagonist jean labarge is the typical lamour herotall and strong, a skilled outdoorsman and fighter, and a lover of books and knowledge. Many years ago i wrote emil sitka a nice letter thanking him for all the laughs and asking him for a signed picture of him. Decorate the books cover yourself to make an ideal personalized souvenir for any occasion. The books were a big hit with the characters, especially the princesses. The tragic and twisted tale of the three stooges empire. This is a near mint autographed christmas card from 3 stooges character actor emil sitka hold hands you love birds is stamped in black ink just above emil sitka s signature on the inside of the card. Autograph books for the end of the year diy autograph book. He is the only individual to have worked with all of the stooges on film, in the various. Sitka worked with all six stooges over the course of his 30year association with the three stooges. Emil sitka three stooges actor aka the fourth stooge. Emil sitka was a veteran american actor who appeared in hundreds of movies, short films, and television shows, and is best known for his numerous appearances with the three stooges. Bill lemassena the character actor writes a letter to john willis of theater world expressing his appreciation being acknowledged as a celebrated actor. Longtime stooge costar emil sitka was contracted to replace him, but no footage was ever shot with sitka as a stooge. I read a lot of louis lamour back in my teens, but this is the first time ive read sitka.
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