ERIC SINCLAIR - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/14/1977 - HFSID 315143

ERIC SINCLAIR
The actor writes to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, sending "a photograph of my tired old face"
Autograph letter signed: "Eric", in blue ink, 1 page, 8½x11. May 14, 1977. New York City, New York. In full: "Dear John - Am really looking forward to seeing you again. Here is a photograph of my tired old face. I'm enclosing a resume which includes much ancient history due to my being in Paris for many years [items not included]. I'm sending it so you'll know a bit of what I've been up to professionally at best! Thanks again for the invitation. Sincerely". Eric Sinclair (1922-2004) was a prolific stage, television and movie actor, with a career spanning almost fifty years. Sinclair made his Broadway debut in Legend of Lovers (1951) and later as Count Claudio of Florence in Much Ado About Nothing (1952) for which he won a Theatre World Award. He appeared in dozens of movies such as Cyrano de Bergerac (1950), War of the Satellites (1958), and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). Furthermore, his television credits include Robert Montgomery Presents (1955), Perry Mason (1957) and Days of Our Lives (1979). 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. Corners worn and creased. Surface creases. Slightly toned. Otherwise, fine condition.