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Lot #788
Cecil B. DeMille Document Signed for Samson and Delilah

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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 27, 1948. Agreement between Cecil B. DeMille Productions and Paramount Pictures regarding "the selection of certain treatments of the Biblical story Samson and Delilah as the basis of the seventh motion picture photoplay to be produced" under their existing contract. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Cecil B. DeMille, and countersigned by a Paramount representative. In fine condition.

Produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille and released by Paramount Pictures, Samson and Delilah is a romantic biblical drama starring Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr in the title roles. Praised for its Technicolor cinematography, lead performances, costumes, sets, and innovative special effects, the movie earned five Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Hollywood
  • Dates: #697 - Ended August 14, 2024





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