Playwright (1891–1939) who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1925 and a posthumous Academy Award in 1940 for the screenplay for Gone With the Wind. Very rare DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, December 5, 1935. Agreement between Howard and Samuel Goldwyn Inc., for Howard “to write…an ‘outline continuity’ for a photoplay based upon ‘Dodsworth.’ You agree to deliver said ‘outline continuity’ to us at our studio…within two (2) weeks from the date hereof.” For his work Howard will receive $5000, and also agrees to assist in writing the actual script for the upcoming film. Punch and staple holes to top edge as well as some creasing and a couple rusty staple and paperclip marks, otherwise fine condition. Howard was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on Dodsworth. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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