Uncommon DS, signed “Edward Cochran,” forty-nine brad-bound pages, 8.5 x 11, May 28, 1957. Employee agreement between Cochran and 20th Century Fox in which the “Producer hereby employs the Artist to render services for the Producer in connection with the production of two (2) motion pitcure(s) of feature length, to be commenced within one (1) year” for an agreed upon sum of “Five Hundred Dollars…per week for each week of such services.” Cochran adds his initials and date emendations to the first two pages, and signs on the third page in blue ballpoint. Countersigned by Cochran’s mother, “Mrs. Alice Cochran.” Housed in its original Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation folder. A paperclip impression and an area of staining caused by water damage to the first three pages and front cover, otherwise fine condition; signature remains clean and crisp. Pre-certified REAL.
