Novelist (1880–1957) in which many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting in the silent era. TLS signed “Peter,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, March 20, 1939. Letter to Eddie Mannix at MGM Studios. In part: “I am mailing to the Orsatti Agency today a 4500 word synopsis of a story I have written designed to create a vehicle for Wallace Beery and Mickey Rooney. Victor Orsatti or Frank will hand this story to you personally at my request for never in my life have I sold a story by submitting it through the story editor’s office. It is much easier to try to sell you, then have you go forth and sell me to your colleagues. I wish you would be a good fellow and read this immediately because I am kind of hot on it and excited and enthusiastic, which is something I haven’t been in a good many years.” In fine condition, with staple holes to top left. RRAuction COA.
