Costume designer and set decorator (1896–1985) who designed Theda Bara’s famous Cleopatra costume, as well as sets for Casablanca. Hopkins had a professional and intimate relationship with silent film director William Desmond Taylor, whose unsolved murder was one of early Hollywood's biggest scandals. On the 1922 morning that Taylor's body was found, Charles Eyton instructed Hopkins to remove a basket of documents from the murder scene, and Hopkins obeyed. Scarce ballpoint signature, “Thank you, George Hopkins,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition, with mild toning to edges. Signature originates from noted Hollywood collector Buddy George Marshall. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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