BIB_ID
316661
Accession number
MA 3659.9
Creator
Zanuck, Darryl Francis, 1902-1979.
Display Date
1948 June 21.
Credit line
Gift of Mr. Steinbeck, 1964.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 27.9 cm
Notes
Part of a large collection of letters, documents, memoranda, telegrams, clippings, printed matter and maps related to the film Viva Zapata!, which was produced by Twentieth Century-Fox in 1952.
The original from which this typed copy was made was written (probably typed) on Twentieth Century-Fox Corporation stationery and signed "Darryl."
The original from which this typed copy was made was written (probably typed) on Twentieth Century-Fox Corporation stationery and signed "Darryl."
Provenance
Gift of Mr. Steinbeck in 1964.
Summary
Expressing his excitement at hearing that Steinbeck will begin work on [Viva Zapata!] right away; discussing his own involvement in the film, remarking that he would like to "keep out of the way of the story" until an outline or first draft has been completed; describing his role in Gentleman's Agreement to illustrate this suggestion. Remarking that he has several version of Zapata's life and feels that he has a good understanding of the subject. Noting that Twentieth Century-Fox wants to produce a "fine picture but [also] a popular one," and referencing the films Juarez and Viva Villa to illustrate his meaning.
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