#tbt The 9/22/1983 contract detailing an almost month-long rental agreement for the filming of 'Purple Rain.' Highlights include: #4 The agreement to "work in close co-operation in regards to publicity and public relations, showing you (Stephen McClellan) and the club to be aiding us in the filming of 'Purple Rain' and we will work to aid you in showing that the club is an ongoing operation with great entertainment completely independent of Prince" #5 offering dance contest winners the chance to star in the film #6 the company's effort to employ as many First Ave personnel as possible #fromthearchives

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