BUSTER CRABBE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/17/1982 - HFSID 252016
Price: $280.00
BUSTER CRABBE
Crabbe handwrote, signed and dated this letter to an Alan in 1982, a
year before he died. In it he thanks Alan for some matchbook covers that
apparently had Crabbe's name or autograph: "Never liked the 'LARRY' - The
studio (Paramount) did that feeling that 'Buster' was too juvenile - Perhaps
they were right".
Autograph letter signed "Buster" in blue ink. 1 page, 7¼x10¼,
on Crabbe's personalized stationery from Scottsdale, Arizona. April 17, 1982.
In full: "Dear Alan- Just a note to say thanks for sending along the
match covers [not included]. Never liked the 'LARRY' - The studio
(Paramount) did that feeling that 'Buster' was too juvenile - Perhaps they were
right - Personal Regards". Crabbe (1908-1983, born Clarence Linden
Crabbe in Oakland, California), who won the Gold Medal in the 400-meter swim
at the 1932 Olympic games, went on to star in over 100 adventure films, many set
in outer space (most as Flash Gordon) and the Wild West (as Billy "the Kid"
Carson). In 1933, Crabbe also starred as Tarzan in the Principal Pictures
16-part serial film. Ironically, in winning his Olympic medal, Crabbe had
broken the record set by MGM's rival Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller. Lightly
toned and creased. Folded twice and unfolded. Otherwise in fine
condition.
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