Rare Contract Signed by Jim Morrison of The Doors

Photo by Frank Lisciandro

An extremely rare contract signed by Jim Morrison of The Doors has become available for sale through The Rare Collections on the 69th anniversary of Morrison's birth. The piece is the only known 1968 contract regarding the editing of the film “Feast of Friends.”

Released March 13, 1970, this tour documentary was edited from more than 20 hours of performance and backstage footage from The Doors 1968 North American tour. Directed by Paul Ferrara, edited by Frank Lisciandro with sound recording by Babe Hill, the cast includes Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and Pastor Fred L. Stegmeyer. Actor Harrison Ford, a friend of Ferrara, worked as grip for the crew for one or two days. In March 1969, the production was halted and what had already been filmed and edited was released as "Feast of Friends."