DUNCAN "THE CISCO KID" RENALDO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/06/1975 - HFSID 88920

DUNCAN RENALDO aka THE CISCO KID
Renaldo handwrote, signed and dated this letter on his personalized stationery to a fan in 1975 to wish him a "Happy Christmas" and a "Happy New Year".
Autograph letter signed "Duncan Renaldo". 1 page, 8 ½ x 11, on Renaldo's personalized stationery from Rancho Don Amigo in Santa Barbara, California. Jan. 6, 1975. In full: "Dear Mr. Bean Attached you will find the pictures, cards etc. autographed. However, I cannot autograph the decals as if the children want to use them, the ink on the signature will ruin the decal - I hope you and the children have enjoyed a Happy Christmas and I wish you all a very Happy New Year. I am also enclosing a photostat that tell about the beginning of my carreer [sic]- Sorry, I ran out of pictures. God bless you all - sincerely,". Renaldo (1904-1980, born Renault Renaldo Duncan in Spain), who signed with MGM in 1928, played mostly Latin lovers in late silents and early "talkie" films. In 1932, he spent almost a year in prison on illegal entry charges filed by immigration authorities; he was later pardoned by President Roosevelt. In the 1940s, Renaldo was selected to be one of The Three Mesquiteers, the heroes of a series of popular Westerns. These Westerns and a 1945 feature film, The Cisco Kid Returns, led to the television role for which he is best remembered: The Cisco Kid. Televised from 1950-1955, The Cisco Kid was one of the most durable of television's early westerns and was one of the first series to be filmed in color. Renaldo's film credits include The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1929), South of the Border and The Lone Ranger Rides Again (both 1939), Down Mexico Way (1941), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943), The Fighting Seabees (1944), Two Years Before the Mast (1946), The Gay Amigo (1949) and Jungle Gold (1966, his last film). Lightly toned, creased, bowed and rippled. Otherwise in fine condition.