JOHN BEAL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 316981

JOHN BEAL
The actor apologizes for the delay in sending biographical information, saying his daughter recently had her appendix out and was recovering
Autograph letter signed: "John Beal", in blue ink, 1 page, 8½x11. New York City, New York. In part: "Dear Mr. Blum - Sorry I've been so slow sending you these biographies of my wife (Helen Craig) + myself, but life has been very complicated - our baby has been in the hospital having her appendix out etc etc - + I've had no time to write". John Beal (1909-1997) was an American actor. He began his film career acting opposite of Katherine Hepburn in the RKO film The Little Minister (1939). Another notable screen appearance was in the 1935 film Les Miserables. During World War II he served in the special forces as an actor and director of the Army Air Forces camp shows and training films. He continued to work in films and television until the 1980's. Some of his other films include Madame X (1939), The Cat and the Canary (1939), Twelve Angry men (1954) and Amityville 3-D (1983). Theatre World, founded in 1945 by Daniel Blum, is America's oldest annual record of Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional theatre, referenced by industry professionals, historians, students and theatre fans worldwide. Until 1998, when a separate nonprofit corporation was established, Theatre World's editorial staff bestowed the prestigious Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts. Screen World (from 1950) and Dance World (from 1966), administered from the same office, and furnished comprehensive information on those entertainment genres. Multiple folds. Corners lightly worn and creased. Heavily toned, especially in center. Small tear on right edge. Staple holes in top left corner. Otherwise, fine condition. Accompanied by 8 ¼ x 5 ½  Biography File which is nearly torn all the way through from bottom to top.