CONSTANCE TOWERS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 270519
Price: $260.00
CONSTANCE TOWERS
She pens a letter of thanks for the dinner, signing for her husband John Gavin as well!
Photograph signed: "Jack & Connie", 1 page, 6x4½ card. Constance Towers Gavin, no date.
In full: "Dearest Robert, Your exquisite dinner for Lady Fairfax was superb. The privilege of
sitting next to you was pure joy. We certainly missed Phyllis, but enjoyed every minute in her
lovely home. We love you Robert & look forward to catching you both between 'Cash' customers for
dinner soon! Love," As a young actress, Constance Towers (b. 1933) specialized in playing
tough women. She starred in two late Westerns of director John Ford, The Horse Soldiers(1959) and Sergeant Rutledge (1960). Other starring film roles included Shock Corridor
(1963) and The Naked Kiss (1965). She made her Broadway debut in the title role in Anya
(1965) and has often performed in touring revivals of popular musicals. Her TV acting has
included roles in the series Capitol (1982-1987) and General Hospital (1997-2002). Married
since 1974 to actor turned diplomat John Gavin, she founded Project Connie (1985) to care
for orphans in Mexico and El Salvador. Actor, diplomat, and businessman, JOHN GAVIN
(1931-2018) graduated with honors from Stanford University, majoring in Latin American
economic history- his early interests were "Law, Latin America and diplomacy."Gavin was
commissioned in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict as an officer in naval air
intelligence (1952-1955). After his discharge, he returned to California, was screen-tested at
Universal, and made his screen debut in Behind the High Wall (1956). His first starring role
came in 1959 opposite Lana Turner in Imitation of Life -the same year he received a Golden
Globe for the Most Promising Newcomer. Slated for stardom, he appeared in Psyco,
Spartacus, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Midnight Lace and A Breath of Scandal, all in the
1960s. Transitioning to live theater in the 1970s, he both toured and appeared on Broadway-
in Seesaw and The Fantasticks. President Ronald Reagan appointed Gavin U.S. Ambassador
to Mexico (1981-1986). After leaving government service, he became a successful businessman
and civic leader, co-founding and managing ventures in the US and Latin America - he served
as vice president of federal and international relations for Atlantic Richfield as well as director.
He serves on boards of several non-profits (pro bono) including Loyola Marymount
University and the California Community Foundation. Gavin is a member of the
Congressional Policy Advisory Board as a defense and foreign policy expert. Pencil note
(unknown hand) at upper right. Fine condition.
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