James Dean signed contract for his first television acting role, as a G.I. extra in the CBS program, ''Into the Valley''. Dated 23 January 1952, Dean signs ''James Dean'' and also handwrites his social security and telephone numbers, all completed in pencil. Contract is with the Louis Shurr agency, where Jane Deacy worked before she represented Dean through her own agency. Single page measures 8.5'' x 11''. Very good to near fine condition. From the estate of James Dean's agent, Jane Deacy.