Lot 403
Kaufman, George S (1889-1961) Dramatist, critic, director; twice Pulitzer prize winner. Typed Letter Signed ("George"), on Barley Sheaf Far - Holicong, Pa. stationery, no date (Friday), 1 pg., 10 x 7¼ in. To novelist Edna Ferber, with whom he collaborated on a number of successful plays between 1924 and 1948, including The Royal Family (1927), Dinner at Eight (1932), and Stage Door (1936). In part: "About any joint plans of ours. As we have both learned, we cannot move until we have an idea that hits us - we never have been able to compromise on that point, and of course we're right not to. Arbitrarily setting a working time is no good. SO - my present notion is to spend a little time in Hollywood this winter or spring. I want to get established as a picture director, just so that I have that in reserve. Things are getting tougher and tougher in the theatre; the plays have to be so damned good; the casting problem is terrific; leading players will stay with you only about three weeks, and then take the play with them when they go; the unions are more and more difficult; Equity is talking about a $75 minimu -- anyhow, I want to be prepared….Every day I say it can't last any longer, and every day it does. This machine jumps, and so do I, at the slightest provocation." Kaufman made some corrections in black ink. Very Fine. A wonderful letter for the theater afficionado.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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