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, three pages, 8.5 x 11, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, California letterhead, December 15, 1924. Confirmation of an understanding between MGM and Famous Players Lasky Corporation regarding the “loan out” of Aileen Pringle for the lead role in the “picture you are to produce in New York City, known as ‘A Kiss In The Dark,’ with an all star cast.” The agreement goes on to list compensation, transportation, meals, wardrobe, etc. The third page is boldly signed by Thalberg, Pringle and a representative of the Famous Players Lasky Corporation. In fine condition, with usual file holes to top, scattered light creasing, two horizontal folds, and a paper clip impression to the upper left corner. R&R COA.
