Autograph letter signed : [New York], to Darryl Zanuck, undated [before 1948 June 18].

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Autograph letter signed : [New York], to Darryl Zanuck, undated [before 1948 June 18].

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Stating his willingness to begin research for [Viva Zapata!] before receiving the "official sanction," noting that if they are successful in securing the rights to produce the film that they will proceed with a contact, and if they are unsuccessful that Zanuck will only need to pay Steinbeck's already-incurred expenses. Discussing the possibility of setting up a Mexican company as was done with his film The Pearl.

1 item (1 p.) ; 31.6 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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