German-born composer (1906–1967) known for writing the music for nearly three-hundred films and television series, including Gone With the Wind and Gunsmoke. TLS signed “Franz,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 29, 1952. Letter to MGM executive Eddie Mannix. In full: “I would like to thank you for your very nice note of congratulations on my Oscar. I hope that in my future assignments I can prove worthy of this great honor the Academy has shown to me the past two years. I am also aware of the fact that my most valuable experience has come to me through the years that I spent in the MGM studios.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial creases. RRAuction COA.
