88. Faulkner, William. Typed letter signed (“Will Faulkner”), 1 page (8.5 x 11 in.; 215 x 279 mm.), on Warner Bros. letterhead stationery, 28 July 1942. Written to literary agent H.N. Swanson of Beverly Hills, CA. In fine condition.

William Faulkner arrives in Hollywood to begin his distinguished career as a screenwriter.

Faulkner writes in full: Dear Mr. Swanson: Thank you for message of greeting on arrival. When I am settled into my job, I will call on you at your office. Will concentrate first on getting to work. Will Faulkner

Faulkner’s list of screen credits is impressive, and includes such important film as To Have and Have Not (1944) and The Big Sleep (1946). At the time this letter was written, Faulkner had just been lured to Hollywood by the renowned literary agent H.N. “Swanie” Swanson, who represented the industry’s most talented writers. Faulkner immediately began work on Air Force, one of the many Howard Hawks films with which he was associated. Although Faulkner did not receive screen credit for this film, the screenplay was honored with an Academy Award nomination for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (Dudley Nichols). $4,000 - $6,000