JOHN CROMWELL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 287427
Price: $280.00
JOHN CROMWELL
ALS forwarding an old photo, the best one he has
Autograph Letter signed: "John Cromwell", 1 page, 7x10, affixed to 8½x11 construction paper.
No place, no date. To "Dear Mrs. Meyers", in full: "I don't often have photographs taken. The
last was at least ten years ago, but here is the best one I have. [Item not included.] Thanks for
your interest. Sincerely". John Cromwell (1887-1979) made his Broadway acting debut in
Little Women (1912), and appeared on stage there in several shows, including George Bernard
Shaw's Major Barbara (1915). He made his film debut in a comedy, The Dummy (1929),
but his skill as a director soon became apparent Beginning with The Mighty that same year,
he directed a long string of well known movies, including Tom Sawyer (1930), Of
Human Bondage (1934), The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940),
Anna and the King of Siam (1946) and The Racket (1951). He was President of the
Screen Actors Guild (1944-1946), but was blacklisted in Hollywood in the 1950s. He still
acted on stage and film from time to time, appearing in two Robert Altman films of the late
1970s (3 Women and A Wedding). He was the father of actor James Cromwell. Unknown
stain at top edge. Bottom edge lightly frayed. Corners lightly worn. Otherwise, fine condition.
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