Mayer, Louis B. (1885-1957) Film mogul, who turned a nickelodeon into MGM Studios, and was instrumental in the creation of Hollywood and the establishment of the star system.
Typed Letter Signed. One Page, Quarto, on engraved MGM letterhead, Culver City, California, January 7, 1927. Adressed to Universal Pictures Corporation. Interesting legal letter regarding the "services" of Miss Renee Adoree, loaned to Universal Pictures for the making of their picture, Back To Gods Country. Mayer writes, as Vice-President of MGM:
"Gentlemen:- Referring to our agreement of November 26th, 1926 covering the loan to you of the services of Miss Renee Adoree in your picture, Back to God's Country: This is to confirm our further understanding that the term of Miss Adoree's engagement with you shall commence on Tuesday [which has been expunged and replaced by "Monday"], February 1st, 1927, instead of on the date stipulated in said agreement. Except as hereinbefore expressly set forth, said agreement of November 26th, 1926 shall not be modified of amended in any particular, but shall remain in full force and effect...Yours very truly, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation By LB Mayer " .
Two hole punches at top center, otherwise fine. Cosigned by W.L. Stern of Universal Pictures, with annotations by Stern in the left-hand margin.
Estimated Value $200-250.
