DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 11, 1951. Agreement between Cooper, Leland Hayward, Ltd., and Anatole Litvak productions regarding the story entitled The Girl On the Via Flaminia regarding the financing of the film and its distribution from Europe. Signed on the second page by Cooper. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to top edge and mild block of toning to first page. In 1951 Cooper organized his own production company, buying the film rights to Alfred Hayes's best-selling novel The Girl on the Via Flaminia. Cooper could not arrange financing but broke even on his investment by selling the property to Leland Hayward and Anatole Litvak with the stipulation that Montgomery Clift would have to star in it. The film was never made. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.
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