Letter

Scope and Content

Letter from RD to his parents and brother John, relating to: his recent court case [with Warner Brothers over their claims that he was bound by agreement to them, which RD successfully defended]; film offers he is now receiving for sums of up to $200,000; the success of The 39 steps; [Alexander] Korda's acceptance of RD's suggested title, The ghost goes west, for the new film they are working on; Jean Parker, his co-star in the film; his finances; and the possibility of going into business with his three brothers.

Dated at: 8 Meadway. Typescript with autograph.