DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 13.75, March 25, 1948. Agreement between Garland and the Western Printing and Lithographing Company, in which the former gives the company the exclusive license to manufacture, publish, sell, advertise, and distribute printed items with her own likeness and name, including paper dolls and coloring books. Signed at the notarized conclusion in black ink by Garland. Includes an approval sheet from Loew's Incorporated. In fine condition. This contract was signed in the midst of a difficult time for Garland, who had suffered a breakdown during the filming of The Pirate in 1947. Garland was placed in a sanitarium and soon after attempted suicide. She rebounded with Easter Parade and In the Good Old Summertime, but depression, migraines, and a reliance on prescription medication forced her to often miss her shoots, which resulted in a series of suspensions. In September 1950, after fifteen years with the studio, Garland and MGM parted ways. A notable document signed at the turning point of her adult career. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication Services.
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