JAMES MITCHELL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1981 - HFSID 317967

JAMES MITCHELL
Theatre World Award-winning actor sends a letter of thanks and congratulations to editor John Willis, for the party
Autograph letter signed: "Jim" in blue ink. 2 pages, 6¼x4½. Original envelope included. May 27, 1981. In full: Dar John - I was just about to write you - as you beat me to the punch with you gracious phone call - I want to say what a great pleasure it was to be a part of the presentations - you honor me - And the award itself - so thoughtfully and to me - made me feel like a recipient again. Of course the book is beautiful - and of value - What a swell group you got together - Congratulations for the exciting afternoon - Thank you - Most sincerely". James Mitchell (1920-2010) is best remembered for his role as Palmer Cortlandt on the television soap opera All My Children (1979-2010). The role earned him seven Daytime Emmy nominations. The winner of a 1947 Theatre World Award for his performance in Brigadoon (1947), Mitchell appeared on Broadway stages for over thirty years in several musicals including Billion Dollar Baby (1945-1946), Livin' the Life (1957) and Mack & Mabel (1974). 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 rounded. Fine condition.