Bombshells to Blasters, An Auction You Can't Refuse Pt. 1

Lot #30:

Seven Year Itch Writer George Axelrod Contract

First Time To Auction

20th Century Studios, 1955. Original typed carbon copy and printed on 8.5 x 11 in. onion skin dated October 15, 1954 as of April 1st, 1954. This is a 10-page "Nature of Employment" document between Feldman Group Productions and writer George Axelrod. The document contains terms and conditions of employment related to Axelrod's screenwriting services for the film version of his play The Seven Year Itch . There is a rider taped to the third page of the contract designating a 14-day period of illness before the studio would have a right to terminate Axelrod. Axelrod has initialed each page "GA" on the bottom right corner and has signed on page 7 in the space for his name. Vice President Harry Sokolov has signed on behalf of the Feldman Group. The back of the sheaf of documents is one 8.5 x 14 in. legal boilerplate page marked "Exhibit "A'" acknowledging Axelrod coming aboard the project for a symbolic $1. Retaining 2-hole punches at the top and bound together with a staple in the upper left corner. Exhibiting age, handling, edge wear, and bent corners not affecting text or content. In vintage very good condition.