CARL LAEMMLE SR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/09/1928 - HFSID 171217

CARL LAEMMLE, SR.
The founder of Universal Pictures lavishly praises a fan's letter.
Typed Letter signed: "Carl Laemmle" as President of Universal Pictures, 1 page, 8½x11. New York, N.Y., 1928 March 9. On letterhead of Universal Pictures Corp. to Miss Celia Brown, Nashua, New Hampshire. In full: "Your letter of February 27th was very welcome and most reassuring. What better news could I hope to receive than that your theatre manager has promised to book all of our new product. I am sure it must have pleased him also to receive your inquiry and to know that, in contracting for our new pictures, he is winning the approval and thanks of some of his best patrons. And now that everyone is happy and I know that you are going to be in good screen company in the coming months, I can breathe a sigh of relief. But it is important to me to know just how the 1928 Universals are being received in Nashua. Will you keep me informed? I don't wish to tax your pen and patience to the extent of asking you to comment upon every picture, but perhaps you will feel inclined to criticize groups of them as they come along. You won't be hurting my feelings one bit, either, if you find it necessary to make an unfavorable comment now and then. Your viewpoint will be fresher and your perspective much better than that of people who are so close to the picture business. Have you friends or acquaintances in Nashua whose names we might add to our mailing list? I should welcome the opportunity of sending them the latest issue of the Universal Picture News, if you would care to give us a list. Again thank you heartily for your splendid interest and cooperation. Cordially yours". CARL LAEMMLE, SR.(1867-1939), a German immigrant who started in Chicago building nickelodeons, busted the film "Trust" system by independently joining with others. He created the star system and founded Universal Pictures in 1912. Circa 1915, Laemmle built his Universal City on 230 acres in north Los Angeles, which became the first municipality devoted to the manufacture of films. Over the years he was known for producing quality films and stars. Readers can form their own opinion as to whether Laemmle's lavish praise of this fan's film acumen is delivered with tongue in cheek. Folds touch "ar" of signature. Otherwise, fine condition.