James Dean autograph, typed document signed & mounted

James Dean Autograph

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Document (typed letter) signed, two pages, 8,5 x 11 inch, New York, September 14 & 23 1953, James Dean cancels prior agreement with Loews Inc. - plus a related letter from one George Sharf of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer`s legal department addressed to Dean`s agent acknowledging the agreement as void, boldly signed on the second page in blue-green ink "James Dean", attractively affixed for fine display to an exclusively designed custom-matting (altogether 15,75 x 19,5 inch), with expected degrees of creasing, surface markings, and mild toning throughout - in fine condition. Accompanied by an additional Certificate of Authenticity from John Reznikoff. "This will confirm out mutual agreement that the contract between us dated June 19, 1953 has been cancelled and that neither of us has any obligation to the other with respect to making the screen and/or voice tests of me mentioned in the said agreement, or otherwise." A member of MGM`s legal department wrote to Deacy in turn:"Enclosed herewith for your files is duplicate original of letter agreement dated September 14, 1953 between ourselves and James Dean mutually cancelling the contract dated June 19, 1953 under which we were to make tests of Mr. Dean." During an earlier correspondence in June of that year, Dean outlined an agreement between himself and Loews Inc., then affiliated with MGM, to perform "screen and/or voice tests" without compensation. While it is unclear why the tests were never performed, surviving letters between Jane Deacy, Dean`s agent (1914-2008), and MGM exist trying to release the actor from the agreement, possibly to pursue other opportunities. Seller Inventory # 8506366328981

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