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Lot #780
Marilyn Monroe

20th Century Fox pays Monroe part of "additional compensation of $100,000.00 for second picture"

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20th Century Fox pays Monroe part of "additional compensation of $100,000.00 for second picture"

Original remittance slip sent to Marilyn Monroe Productions by 20th Century Fox, one page, 8.25 x 3.75, November 4, 1959, in the amount of $36,000, as "partial payment of additional compensation of $100,000.00 for second picture under the agreement between 20th and Monroe Productions respecting services of Marilyn Monroe." Includes a TLS by Robert H. Montgomery, Jr., November 19, 1959, in part: "Just a note to tell you that we received the money from Fox - $40,000 less 10% commission to MCA." In very good condition, with rippling and staining from onetime exposure to moisture.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #600 - Ended January 13, 2021