Lot 351
Hepburn, Audrey. Typed Document Signed on the second page and initialed on the first page (London), August 8, 1951. 2 pages, quarto. On letterhead of "Gilbert Miller, St. James' Theatre…London…" and addressed to Kenneth Harper, Esq. in London. The Miller Producing Company confirms "the arrangement made between us for Audrey Hepburn to appear in the New York presentation of GIGI…" The terms and conditions stipulate that Miss Hepburn "will play the name part in this play, which starts rehearsals in New York on October 7th 1951…" Options on her services are spelled out, and it is agreed that she will be paid $15 per day for living expenses "in addition to the rehearsal money as laid down by Actors' Equity." Miller will pay for first class round trip transportation to New York, and also agrees to "pay any entrance fee required to be paid by Miss Hepburn to Actors Equity" and states that he is enclosing an Equity contract for her to sign in triplicate. Miss Hepburn agrees and accepts the conditions, signing boldly in blue ink; a 6¢ British revenue stamp lies under the "y" and "H-e" of her signature. Light toning and staple mark at upper left corner of both pages, else Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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