Marcel PAGNOL and his film "The Secret of the Iron Mask".

Marcel Pagnol (1895.1974)

Autographed letter signed.  

Two octavo pages on his letterhead. December 29 and 31, 1948

Marcel Pagnol entangled in some disagreements with his partners over the release of the film " The Secret of the Iron Mask ".

“ Marti, I received your letter. Well done on Clermont. The Roux affair continues to be a real pain. In short, they're taking 20,000 francs from our profits to give to them. Why did Poiré agree to it? And Sallard? We absolutely must remove all reservations so that this doesn't set a precedent. I'll draft the letter for you. Without it, they can cause us trouble all over the world ! – December 31, 1948. I think Dutru is taking far too long. I don't want to rush the film's release until the shots are redone. Call him every day. Look in the BM file for the letter from the Swiss acknowledging the need for a new contract. Tell Ullmann to go to hell. I'm giving BM a 25% stake in Switzerland with 20,000 francs.” Swiss advances, and reimbursement of what they paid us, if they paid anything at all. They're audacious! Affectionately, Marcel. – Gala tomorrow, with Churchill, the Duke of Westminster, the Prince, and I'm very worried !