DS, signed “Howard W. Hawks,” five pages, 8.5 x 13, December 16, 1933. In part: “This agreement made and entered into this 16th day of December, 1933, by and between Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, The Caddo Company and Howard W. Hawks, Witnesseth: Under date of July 12, 1932 Caddo and Hawks entered into a written contract under the terms of which Caddo engaged Hawks to render his services for a period of two years…Under date of July 12, 1932, Caddo, Metro and Hawks entered into a certain written agreement under the terms of which Caddo agreed to lend Metro the services of Hawks…It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto to terminate the employment of Hawks under and pursuant to said Caddo contract…Caddo and Hawks do hereby release and discharge each other of and from any and all debts, actions, causes of action…In consideration of the foregoing Metro has paid Hawks concurrently with the execution hereabove the sum of $17,500.00…” Signed on page five by Hawks, a Metro representative and a Caddo Representative. Hawks has also initialed one paragraph “HWH.” In fine condition, in its original presentation folder, with usual file and staple holes, and scattered light creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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