DS, signed 'James Cagney,' 38 pages, 8.5 x 11, January 28, 1957. Agreement between Paramount Pictures and Cagney employing him as the director of 'the motion picture photoplay tentatively entitled Killer For Sale.' The agreement details information regarding props, stock shots, date of commencing, as well as Cagney's salary, which is 'a sum equal to twenty-five percent (25 percent) of the 'profits.'' The actor has signed boldly on the last page of the document. The agreement is accompanied by a three-page 'Schedule A,' which details account numbers for various items including set dressing, wardrobe, action props, makeup and hairdressing materials, etc. In fine condition, with two staples to upper left, a few light pencil notations, affecting nothing. RRAuction COA.
