Pseudonym created in 1929 by American crime fiction writers Frederic Dannay and Manfred Bennington Lee and the name of their main fictional character, a mystery writer in New York City who helps his police inspector father solve baffling murders. TLS signed "Manfred B. Lee," one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal Ellery Queen letterhead, August 3, 1970. Letter to Claude D. Plum, Jr., in part: "We are only too happy to acquiesce to your request and autograph the front 'cover' of our MSS of Danger, Men Working…We are curious as to where your copy of the script came from. Is it a copy of the playscript? (Danger, Men Working was originally written as a three-act play but was never produced on Broadway). Or is it a copy of the Paramount scenario? (We eventually sold it as a movie.) In either event, where were you fortunate enough to procure it? I wonder if you could do us an immense favor. Could you have your copy Xeroxed or whatever? We desperately need a copy, since we can't locate ours!…I should be glad to remit the cost in advance; or, if you prefer to send me the copy and bill me, I promise solemnly to remit by return mail. Fred Dannay and I would really appreciate the favor." In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner.
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