Bergman, Ingrid - 1940- 13 Page Signed Selznick Compensation Agreement - Historic
Original 13-page compensation agreement dated July 16th, 1940, on rice paper pages. Each page measures 8 ½ x 11.
This is an amendment to Ms. Bergman’s original February 1939 contract and subsequent February 1940 extension with Selznick International Pictures.
The agreement is signed on page 13, in black fountain pen, by Bergman. Also signed by Selznick International Pictures Company Vice President, Daniel T. O'Shea. The agreement has one correction initialed by both parties on page five. Bergman (using an upper-case "I.B.") and O'Shea. (using DTOS)
Punch holes to top edge as well as a rusty paperclip mark, uniform toning, and wear to bottom edges, otherwise fine condition.
Bergman’s introduction to American audiences came with her starring role in Selznick’s 1939 English language remake of the Swedish film, “Intermezzo”. Bergman’s portrayal of Anita Hoffman made her an overnight star and led producer David O. Selznick to dub her ‘the most completely conscientious actress’ with whom he had ever worked. It also led to Selznick inking her to a six-year extension in February of 1940. This amendment to that agreement is for a salary increase on that recently signed extension.
“This letter will confirm our agreement by which that certain agreement between us dated the 14th day of February 1939 as amended on February 28, 1940, shall be further changed and amended in the following particulars:”
The contract lays out “option periods” for exclusive services for an initial fourteen-month period and subsequent multiple eleven-month periods. These are to begin on June 1, 1940. These option periods are to be defined as a “Work Period”. Each work period contains one or two photoplays.
The agreement lays out Bergman’s compensation for the term of the agreement, in which she will be paid a salary of $2812.50 per week during the first work period.
During the second work period, = $3,125.00 a week. / The third work period, = $3937.50 per week. / The fourth work period, =$4,687.50 per week. / The fifth work period, = $5,625.00 per week.
The agreement also covers a scheduled bonus of $8,000 and how and when it will be paid.
Also covered in this agreement is Bergman’s participation in events outside of her work for the studio:
“Appear at her liberty in legitimate Stage Plays in the United States and/or Sweden, and in connection with radio broadcasts between June1, 1939 and February 1, 1941”.
This agreement lays out the terms of Bergman appearances in events outside of her work for the studio, such as stage plays or radio shows. This agreement gives the producer the right to approve or disapprove of any of these events.
Comes with a modern 8x10 print of a “Casablanca"" publicity photo.