[Hollywood] Newman, Paul. (1925–2008). 3 Early Signed Contracts. A remarkable set of three early signed television contracts from the celebrated American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver and auto racing enthusiast. 3 pp, Theatre Guild Television Agreement, Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract, and letter instructing payment to be sent to his agent. March 29, 1954 (2) and April 7, 1954 for his appearance as "Tom Corey in LAPHAMS OF BOSTON" on April 27th for which he will be paid $400.00. Each contract boldly signed "Paul Newman" in black ink, with Newman adding his telephone number and social security number below his signature on the AFTRA contract. All with usual staple holes, otherwise fine.


Newman arrived in New York City in 1951 and made his Broadway theater debut in 1953. During this time Newman started acting in television and had his first credited TV or film appearance with a small but notable part in a 1952 episode of the science fiction TV series Tales of Tomorrow entitled "Ice from Space". In the mid-1950s, he appeared twice on CBS's Appointment with Adventure anthology series. His first movie for Hollywood was The Silver Chalice (1954) and by 1958, he was one of the hottest new stars in Hollywood.