JIMMY VALENTINE - PRINTED LETTER SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 75753

JIMMY VALENTINE
As editor of Hollywood Low-Down magazine, he solicits interest in a proposed radio program of "Hollywood news and gossip."
Printed Letter signed in ink: "Jimmy Valentine", 1 page, 7¼x10½. Hollywood, California, no date. On letterhead of The Hollywood Low-Down, with typed address of Chas. Mank, President, Movie Fans Friendship Club, Staunton, Illinois. In full: "HOLLYWOOD LOW-DOWN has just produced a 15-minute program to be released on a national hook-up. A sponsor is interested in such a program, and it is with that in mind that we ask you to give us your reaction. The broadcast will consist of last minute news and gossip of the motion picture world and its stars. When we say last minute news, we mean just that, because being a part of the Hollywood scene, HOLLYWOOD LOW-DOWN is at all times an inexhaustible source of last-syllable news and gossip. We will bring you an all-star band, the atmosphere of the studios, and from time to time, celebrities of the motion picture world. This program will conform to your idea of what a Hollywood news and gossip program should be, and during the course of its broadcasting, cities and towns throughout the United States, boasting fan clubs, will be honored by LOW-DOWN's 'traveling microphone.' Let us know if this program is of interest to you. A sponsor, naturally, wants to know in advance to what extent his listeners will be interested. Suggest features that you would like to see incorporated in this broadcast. Hurry with your reply, and we will hurry in bringing this program to you. Kindest personal regards". Jimmy Valentine was the editor of Hollywood Low-Down, published from 1933 to 1934. It became the official messenger of the Fan Club Federation, established in 1934. Multiple mailing folds. Lightly creased. Fine condition.