DS, ten pages, 8.5 x 11, February 1, 1951. Agreement between Steinbeck and Twentieth Century-Fox in which the author agrees to sell the rights of "an original motion picture shooting script concerning the story of the life and activities of Emiliano Zapata" for the sum of $75,000. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Steinbeck and countersigned by the studio's treasurer. In fine condition.
Released in 1952, the film Viva Zapata! was directed by Elia Kazan and starred Marlon Brando as Emiliano Zapata and Anthony Quinn as his brother, Eufemio. Steinbeck received an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay'; Quinn won the Oscar for his part. A fantastic document signed by the Nobel Prize winner for his only completely original screenplay.
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