Description: Gage Clarke a Vassar, Michigan native (March 3, 1900 – October 23, 1964) was an American stage, television, and film character actor. The first half of his career was dedicated to the theatre, predominantly to Broadway productions, while television and film roles dominated his work during the latter half of his career. Among his memorable television roles is his portrayal of the fastidious school official "Mr. Bascomb" during the 1952–1953 broadcast season of the sitcom Mister Peepers starring Wally Cox. Clarke also performed in many other television series produced between 1949 and the early 1960s, most prominently Maverick and Gunsmoke, and in over a dozen Hollywood features.In Gunsmoke, Clarke played various characters in a dozen episodes between 1956 and 1963, most often in the recurring roles of Dodge City's hotel clerk, Mr. Dobie, and the town's bank manager, Mr. Botkin.The episode aired on December 15, 1962. By the end of 1963, his health declined and he passed away on October 23, 1964.This is an extremely rare contract hand-signed by Gage Clarke dated October 16, 1962, when he appeared in the episode Mr. Sunday, playing Mr. Botkin, the town's bank manager.This original document will be an exceptional addition to any Gunsmoke memorabilia collection.We appreciate your loyalty, and be sure to see our other original Gunsmoke memorabilia. **The photographs shown in this listing are not included.
Price: 575 USD
Location: New Hudson, Michigan
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Industry: Television
Item Type: Signed Document
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
