CHRISTOPHER KRAKORA
Screen World fan sends letter to editor John Willis, making sure credit is given where its due
Autograph letter signed: "Christopher Krakora" in blue ink. 2 pages, 8x10½. February 7, 1984. West Chester, Pennsylvania. In part: "Dear Mr. Willis: I have read Screen World 1983 and I like that book very much. I have something to comment on the upcoming Screen World 1984: When you devote a page or two of your book to the film Flashdance (1983), don't forget to put Marine Jahan's name into the list of credits - she doubled for Jennifer Beals in the film - it was Jahan who was doing all the dancing for Beals, If you don't believe me, check these to magazine articles for evidence. Thank you for taking the time to read + answer my letter. Keep up the good work! Respectfully". No further information on this signer has been found. John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Binding holes in left margin. Toned. Creased throughout. Corners rounded. Red ink notes throughout in unknown hand. Normal mailing folds. Otherwise, fine condition.