Austrian-born Jewish writer (1888-1960) best known for her 1929 work, People at a Hotel, which was made into the Academy Award-winning film Grand Hotel, starring Greta Garbo. Scarce DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 12, 1934. Agreement between Baum and Samuel Goldwyn Inc. stating that the studio will pay Baum's secretary's salary of $35 per week while Baum is under contract; the secretary will remain Baum's employee, not the studio's. Signed at the conclusion by Baum and countersigned by Abraham Lehr as vice president of Samuel Goldwyn Productions. In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. Baum wrote more than 50 novels throughout her career, several of which were adapted into motion pictures. A rare document from the woman considered by many to be one of the first modern best-selling authors—only the third Baum we have offered.
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