Thalberg was a legendary Hollywood production executive who took hold of Universal City at age 20, and supervised such films as Ben Hur and Mutiny on the Bounty. He died of pneumonia at age 37. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, July 16, 1924. Agreement between Arthur S. Kane and MGM Pictures, for Kane to write a motion picture photoplay for Wife of the Centaur by Cyril Hume. Signed on the second page by Thalberg and Kane. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.