Rare TLS signed “Scott Fitzgerald,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 16, 1939. Brief letter to Isabel Horton, sister of actor Edward Everett Horton. In full: “Here’s the rest of the rent due from October 19th to November 19th. Sorry it’s been such a mess.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one between first and last name of signature, scattered creases, and some mild edge toning. Fitzgerald rented a cottage from the Hortons in Encino, California, while trying to make money screenwriting—his contract with MGM expired at the beginning of 1939 and he relied on infrequent freelance work in order to make ends meet. However, his personal problems at times got in the way of these projects—he was hired in February 1939 to work on a film called Winter Carnival, but was fired shortly thereafter for drunkenness, which earned him a reputation throughout the industry as unreliable and a bad influence on the other writers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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