Porter, Cole. (1891–1964). Typed Letter Signed about "Mississippi Belle". A brief typed letter signed from the important composer and lyricist to Warner Brothers producer Arthur Schwartz, sending a copy of a letter from Max Dreyfus granting the rights to use Porter's song "Experiment" in the film Mississippi Belle. Dated May 16, 1944. 1 p. Small tear at the head, else fine.
Porter began working on the score for the planned Warner Brothers film Mississippi Belle in 1943, but his dealings with producer Arthur Schwartz were difficult from the beginning of the project. Porter did not take kindly to Schwartz's many suggestions for changes to his songs, and eventually complained to the studio head. Schwartz was forced to back down, but after this conflict the project was shelved and the film was never made.
Porter, Cole. (1891–1964). Typed Letter Signed about "Mississippi Belle". A brief typed letter signed from the important composer and lyricist to Warner Brothers producer Arthur Schwartz, sending a copy of a letter from Max Dreyfus granting the rights to use Porter's song "Experiment" in the film Mississippi Belle. Dated May 16, 1944. 1 p. Small tear at the head, else fine.
Porter began working on the score for the planned Warner Brothers film Mississippi Belle in 1943, but his dealings with producer Arthur Schwartz were difficult from the beginning of the project. Porter did not take kindly to Schwartz's many suggestions for changes to his songs, and eventually complained to the studio head. Schwartz was forced to back down, but after this conflict the project was shelved and the film was never made.