Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Metro Pictures Corporation check, 7.25 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by two assistants, payable to Louis B. Mayer Prods. Inc., for $10,000, dated May 28, 1924, allowed Metro to purchase a controlling interest in the company; with the acquisition of Goldwyn Studios later that same year, MGM Studios was formed. This check represents part of the purchase of one of the greatest movie studios ever formed, and is one of only five checks known to exist from the transaction. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and some mild edge toning. Also included is a DS, signed “L. B. Mayer,” one page, 8.5 x 11, dated June 14, 1959. Document is headed “Busby Berkeley-Bonus,” and reads, in part: “In connection with his services in ‘Tender Hours,’ Mr. Thau verbally agreed to pay him a bonus of $2,500.00, provided he completed all of his work to our satisfaction. Mr. Berkeley completed all of his services in the picture.” Document is in very good condition, with torn punch holes to top and some light creases. This check, one of only five known to exist from the transaction, allowed Metro to purchase a controlling interest in the company and with the acquisition of Goldwyn Studios later that same year, MGM Studios was formed.
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