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LOUISE DRESSER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/24/1938 - HFSID 187147

Handwritten, signed letter from the actress, thanking a friend for remembering that she was a "part of the industry", and saying that due to a loss last March, that she has no upcoming plans for any projects. Extremely rare!

Price: $380.00

Condition: Fine condition
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LOUISE DRESSER
Handwritten, signed letter from the actress, thanking a friend for remembering that she was a "part of the industry", and saying that due to a loss last March, that she has no upcoming plans for any projects. Extremely rare!
Autograph letter signed: "Louise Dresser Gardner", in purple ink, 2 pages, 7¼x10½. October 24, 1938. Glendale, California. In part: "My Dear Charles Wack Jr., You are kind to remember, you and the rest who know me when I was a part of the industry. I thank all of you - sincerely. Last March my [illegible] was taken from me - my whole life was completely changed. I know you will understand that for some time to come I would not be interested in any plan for anything". Louise Dresser (1878-1965) played strong character leads and supporting parts in silents and early talkies. Her memorable roles include the title character in The Goose Woman (1925), Catherine the Great (opposite Valentino) in The Eagle (1925) and Al Jolson's loving mother in Mammy (1930). She also costarred with Will Rogers in four films. Dresser, nominated for the first Academy Award for Best Actress in 1927-1928 (A Ship Comes In), was presented with a citation of merit at the first ceremonies. Normal mailing folds. Light surface creases. Corners slightly worn and creased. Lightly toned. Otherwise, fine condition.

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