MTM Enterprises Records, 1970-1989

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Enclosing a letter from the doctor on set containing the names of medicines he needs. Wants them airmailed. Letter to Charles [unidentified] at 20th century fox in London: asks for his bill for 1 pound paid and charged to his LA account. Letter to martin (Marty): mentions the house fire from the year prior. Mentions good results for the picture so far, despite bad weather. Wire to [unidentified]: Talks about money spent on costumes. Mentions a Mr. Oliver Messel who wants to redesign the clothes for the picture because he is dissatisfied with the picture so far. Wanger says there was no talk of compensation for Messel's work until the work was completed and then someone close to Messel approached Wanger asking for him to be compensated for his work. Wanger says he made no commitment to Messel and explained this to Mr. Messel’s solicitors that the corporation had no obligation to Mr. Messel and that he was well-paid, but nothing beyond the contractual obligation would be granted to Mr. Messel. Wanger says Messel has been giving statements to the press that are critical of the new costumes and detrimental to the cooperation he received at the hands of the corporation (20th century fox). Wanger personally feels the company is under no obligation to compensate Messel financially. Letter to Mrs. Fitch: thanks her for letter #21. Doesn't care about the titles. Says his only concern is the weather. Letter to Joe [unidentified]: Appreciates his letter, says everyone on the set got a great kick out of it and that they don't get much info on Hollywood where they are. Says only current major problem is the weather. Talks about the actors and the problems with costumes/Oliver Messel. Note to Jess Morgan: wants status on Stillman and what she is doing to solve the issue.


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