Correspondence between Helga Greene and Ziegler, Diskant Inc., Apr 1972-Jul 1986
File
MS. Chandler 60
Held in our offsite storage facility
Correspondence, largely with Richard E. Marks of Ziegler, Diskant, Inc. (talent agency), concerning David Wickes Productions Limited.
Comprises:
- Folder 1: 'David Wickes Contract.' Agreement dated 2 August 1980 for option over Raymond Chandler short stories. Aug 1980.
- Folder 2: 'RC Scarborough Wickes.' Correspondence relating to copyright for Chandler's short stories. Includes letters relating to option agreement for David Wickes and John Scarborough in relation to a television adaptation of six short stories. Apr 1972-Jan 1981.
- Folder 3: Correspondence relating to assignment to David Wickes Limited and six one hour television dramas within a series called 'Chandlertown.' Includes four photographs of stills from the television show 'Philip Marlowe Private Eye' (1984), with actor Powers Boothe as Marlowe. Feb 1981-Sep 1984.
- Folder 4: 'Wickes II.' Correspondence in relation to assignment of television rights for original short stories to David Wickes Productions Limited, 1986. Includes correspondence from Ed Victor of Ed Victor Limited literary agency and R.G. Anticoni of Bartletts de Reya solicitors. Feb 1985-Jul 1986.
Dates
- Creation: Apr 1972-Jul 1986
Extent
1 box (4 folders)
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Chandler 60
Creator
- From the Collection: Chandler | Raymond | 1888-1959 | writer (Person)
- From the Collection: Connolly | Helga Mary | 1916-1985 | née Guinness, other married name Greene | literary agent (Person)
Repository Details
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