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He writes a substantial letter relating some of his films to racial tensions of the mid 1950s and also addresses the quality of his own films. To Kathryn Buchman. In part, "Sweetheart, about your line 'it would be sad, especially now with all the racial problems at their peak, to think only in terms of violence' Do you really think that violence is what we are thinking about. It is the last thing on our minds. We have eliminated 98% of the violence from the book. Our greatest desirefrom the inception of this projecthas been to further the cause of the black in the world. We felt we had done a good job of this in "Blackboard" and I have felt it about others of my films often. For example on my wall is hanging a citation given to me by a negro organization (in 1945) which reads as follows "The Interracial Film and Radio Guild proudly presents this unity scroll to PSB for his outstanding contribution to universal understanding thru the medium of motion pictures by production of the film Dragon Seed". I have never stopped trying to do some good in my limited wayOut of 98 pictures I have made I can only say that I would again make 34 of themthe other 64 were average or poor; half making a profit - the other half not so. But in the 34 that I should have made lies my life's work and I have always believed that without the mistakes I wouldn't necessarily have made the good ones. In other words if you don't take a chance with fate you may avoid a Pastel Pen but you may also avoid a Winterset, Alice Adams, Of Human Bondage, etc. which are at my best darling, the importance of casting and direction and playing. We have an opportunity to move people and achieve qualities with personality and mood, which does not come thru on a printed page. I wonder what would have been your reaction to some of the things you liked if you had not seen them played by men & women of talent. Be optimistic even while you are being constructive. Nothing is ever bad until it is finished.Perhaps you are not entirely right in regard to what are the problems of an industry desperate for material; that must be commercial as well as artistic...." He signs, "Forever yours Pan."

BERMAN, PANDRO S. (1905-96). Prolific American film producer.
Autograph Letter Signed, 6 pp on 6 separate sheets, 4to, n.p. (postmarked Culver City, California), n.d. ('Tuesday', 1956)
Price: $325.00
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Capra writes about a review of his film, "Submarine," (1928) a silent drama film produced by Harry Cohn for Columbia Pictures. "How can I thank you enough? I know that you wouldn't have spoken so well of 'Submarine' unless you felt that way about it-ahem- so it becomes doubly difficult for me to offer my gratitude...My only fear is that 'Submarine' will be awfully hard to top - if it's as good as you say it is...." Signed, "Frank R. Capra."

CAPRA, FRANK. (1897-1991) Italian-born American film director, very famous for his heartwarming stories of people who find their happy ending, with great hilarity along the way.
Typed Letter Signed, on emblematic Columbia Pictures Stationery, 4to, New York City printed, Sept. 20, 1928.
Price: $675.00
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CHANEY, JR., LON . (1906-73). American character actor best known for his western and horror films including "Of Mice And Men" (1939), "The Wolf Man" (1941), “Son of Dracula” (1943); son of the famed silent film star Lon Chaney, Sr.
Very handsome black and white portrait of the actor smiling, in close-up. Signed in black marker on the lower left “To… Lon Chaney”.
Price: $550.00
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This letter is a signed copy of a Typed Letter Cukor wrote to long time friend Elsa Schroeder about his trip to France, meeting with author W. Somerset Maugham regarding a possible film project based on the story of Sapho for Greta Garbo and finances during his trip. Cukor begins asking his correspondent about news of his home, "you know, about the dogs and how everything was looking at the house...." He continues with a report of his expenses and difficulties of using the franc. "So I didn't use the Letter of Credit...I borrowed 200,000 francs (don't faint that's only about $600) from M.G.M. Paris Office promising to repay them in francs...which indeed I did...I also paid for a car and chauffeur which I was in the south of France. Then I engaged a car...to make the three day tour from Cap Ferrat to Paris...I bought myself some socks and sweater and ties, etc...Michael Pearman was with me and has kept an itemized account of my expenditures - tips, cables...." He continues with a discussion of meeting the British author, W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965). "Actually I accomplished some very important work with Maugham. One of the stories we considered for Garbo is 'Sapho' by Daudet - Maugham very kindly read the script and I had two very long meetings with him; he made brilliant and practical suggestions for the treatment of the story...When in Paris at Walter Wanger's request, I had long conferences with Agents. Writers, Actors' agents, etc. and made very important contacts and actually spent a good deal of time on the Garbo-Wanger proposition...I go into all this...because I do think a good deal of the...trip can be deducted as legitimate business expense...." He signs, "George."

CUKOR, GEORGE. (1899-1983) American film director, with a long, prolific career of some 50 films including, "Camille," (1936), "Holiday" (1937), "The Philadelphia Story" ((1940), "Born Yesterday" (1950), and "My Far lady" (1964) for which he won an Oscar.
Typed Copy Letter Signed, 4to on 2 separate pages, n.p., Sept. 6, 1948
Price: $600.00
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Flaherty writes to the President of the American Geographical Society agreeing to the postpone of his lecture until January 20th. Indeed I should prefer it as it gives me better time for preparation. He accepts the Presidents invitation for the Fahertys to dine with the President and his wife, on the evening of the lecture,  and signs, Robert Flaherty.

FLAHERTY, ROBERT J. (1884-1951). American explorer, motion picture director, and writer. Directed very early documentary motion picture, 'Nanook of the North' (1922).
Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pp on one folded 8vo sheet penned on first and third pages, Norwalk, CT, Dec. 7, 1919.
Price: $750.00
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Hawks fills out a telegram form of the East African Posts and Telecommunications Administration. He writes on the first page." Land Survey Dar es Salaam. we cordially invite the Minister Chief Fundikira and his wife coma[sic] Chief Game Warden Bruce Kimlock and his wife to attend the delivery cerimony[sic] of the Willys vehicles to the Game Department...." He continues on page 4. "On Tuesday February 28 at Arusha." He signs in full on the signature line, "Howard Hawks."

HAWKS, HOWARD. (1896-1977) Versatile American film director, producer, screenwriter. His best remembered comedies include "Bringing Up Baby" (1938), "His Girl Friday (1940)," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953). His other important films include "Scarface" (1932) "Sergeant York" (1942) , "To Have and Have Not," (1946). He received an honorary Academy Award in 1975.
Printed and holograph Document Signed, 4 pp on 2 separate 8vo sheets, Dar Es Salaam, n.d. but ca 1962.
Price: $600.00
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She is shown costumed as a Lady in Waiting from Fire Over England (1937) and has signed in green ink near her printed white signature, Vivien Leigh. She signed most of her first name on the dark background. Still a fine presentation.

LEIGH, VIVIEN . (1913-67). Indian born British actress, winner of two Academy awards for “Gone With the Wind” (1939) and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” (1951).
Signed color postcard photograph, framed.
Price: $400.00
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LUBITSCH, ERNST . (1892-1947). German-born film director. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director. As his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch".
Autograph Note Signed on his visiting card, printed Hollywood, 1935.
Price: $850.00
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Mason is shown standing, three-quarter length, in military uniform with an unlit cigarette in his mouth and both hands in pockets seeming to search for a match. This appears to be a shot for a publicity still with no identifying text. Signed across the military jacket, With all my best wishes, James Mason. Tape on verso margins.

MASON, JAMES. (1909–1984) British stage and motion-picture actor best known for his urbane characterizations. During his 50-year acting career he played in 106 films. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and three Golden Globes.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
Price: $375.00
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The actor is shown, waist length, in outdoor jacket or coat and hat. Half of his face is in shadow. He stares toward the distant right. The sepia coloration makes the image outstanding. He signs, "With all good Wishes, Paul Muni."

MUNI, PAUL . 1895-1967). Austrian born, American actor.
Very Attractive Sepia Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d. but ca 1930's.
Price: $350.00
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RICHTER, HANS . (1888–1976) German painter, graphic artist, avant-gardie artist, experimented with film. While living in New York, Richter directed 2 feature films, Dreams That Money Can Buy and 8 x 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements. Richter was also the author of a first-hand account of the Dada movement titled Dada: Art and Anti-Art, which also included his reflections on the emerging Neo-Dada artworks.
A.L.S., 2pp on one 8vo sheet of “The City College of New York, The Institute of Film Techniques, Office of The Supervisor Stationery,” NY., NY, March 4, 1951, stapled to a Holograph Document Unsigned, 2pp on 4to stationery of The City College,
Price: $425.00
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The document is an agreement signed by both, between Paramount Pictures and Ferenc Molnár, parties of the first; Preston Sturges, Harry Rigby and Hugh Martin, parties of the second. Ferenc Molnaris the author of a well-known play entitled The Good Fairy. PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION has succeeded to certain stage-producing rights concerning said Play. The Adaptors wish to make a Musical Play from said Play, and the Manager desires to obtain the sole and exclusive license to produce and present said Musical Play throughout the world. Signed by Preston Sturges, and Ferenc Molnár. Also signed by Harry Rigby (producer), Hugh Martin (music & lyrics) and other studio parties. Also initialed by Sturges and Molnár in numerous places for royalties, amendments, etc.

STURGES, PRESTON . 1898-1959. Playwright, screenwriter and film director, and MOLNÁR, FERENC(1878-1952) Hungarian dramatist and novelist.
Document Signed, 9 pp, 4to, August 28, 1950, New York City.
Price: $900.00
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