DS, signed "Dorothy Parker," "D. Selznick," and "Alan Campbell," six pages, 8.5 x 11, September 21, 1936. An agreement under which Selznick International Pictures employs Parker and Campbell to "write, compose and prepare original stories, scripts, adaptations, dialogues, continuities, scenarios and such other literary works as we may from time to time require…in connection with the production of our motion picture photoplay tentatively entitled 'Hollywood Story.'" Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Dorothy Parker and Alan Campbell, and countersigned by David O. Selznick. Stapled into its original blue folder. In fine condition. Parker and her much younger husband made for a successful screenwriting team, with more than 15 films to their credit. This document undoubtedly refers to their biggest hit, A Star Is Born, under the early generic working title “Hollywood Story." Released in 1937, the film was nominated for seven Oscars including Best Writing, Screenplay. An uncommon and culturally significant document.
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