Special heavy brass 5-7/8" long pen has red marker tip used for making notes in script by famous director. Tip has engraved initials "C.B.deM". C.B. DeMille (1881-1959) began directing movies in 1913 including Paramount Pictures first production the Squaw Man in 1914. He directed 13 films which won Academy Awards including "The Greatest Show On Earth" and "The Ten Commandments". A truly unique one of a kind item which was very useful in DeMille's work. Exc. Comes with Hake's COA as well as Butterfield & Butterfield attached tag.