TLS signed “Errol,” one page, 5.25 x 7.25, Hotel Prince de Galles letterhead, October 18, 1950. Letter to producer-director William Marshall concerning the film Bloodline, which came to be known as Adventures of Captain Fabian. In part: "Chuck Gross is to act with full authority from me in all matters pertaining to the editing of 'Bloodline.' I am relying on him and yourself to obtain the 'quality presentation' I've always talked about…Except when I am personally available, you can clear through him any decisions as they affect the film by way of timing - length - post synchronization - effects - dubbing - dissolves - re-recording, etc., and he will report to me promptly and regularly…I am sure you will both work in full harmony in getting the picture ready for presentation." Includes additional related correspondence: a carbon copy of a four-page letter from Marshall to Flynn, dated June 26, 1950, addressing numerous complaints over finances; a secretarially signed four-page letter from Flynn, dated June 27, 1950, outlining numerous concerns with the proposed shooting schedule, cast and crew, the set, and props; and a two-page memorandum of June 28, 1950, headed, "Demands of Flynn," outlining the star actor's requests. In fine condition.
As these letters reveal, the production of Adventures of Captain Fabian—which at times had been known as The Bargain, Bloodline, and New Orleans Adventure—was fraught with conflict from the start. Between conflicting contractual obligations and international law (French law required a parallel French-language version be produced, unbeknownst to Marshall), many problems arose during the production and release of the film. Legal problems arose throughout the decade: in 1951, Charles Gross sued over payment disputes; in 1952, Flynn asked a court to formally end his partnership with Marshall; and in 1954, Vincent Price sued over unpaid wages. This collection of correspondence offers unparalleled insight into the factors at play during production of the troubled film.
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