^Lot 1074 Irving Thalberg

Legendary Hollywood production executive who took hold of Universal City at age 20, and supervised such films as Ben Hur and Mutiny on the Bounty. He died of pneumonia at age 37. Louis B. Mayer Studios, Inc., business check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Thalberg, “I. Thalberg,” payable to Amos Meyers for $25.00, stamp-dated June 6, 1923. In very good condition, with central vertical fold, scattered toning, and two stamps to body, one over beginning portion of signature.