MARY C. MCCALL JR. - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1934 - HFSID 341933

MARY C. McCALL, JR.
Handwritten, signed letter from the screenwriter and author saying how pleased she is her autograph is desired, and that the recipient must have a "valiant spirit" for continuing to be interested in fiction. Extremely rare!
Autograph letter signed: "Mary C. McCall, Jr.", in black ink, 8½x11. Written on personal letterhead, with printed signature at top. January 17, 1934. In part: "Dear Mr Bahrer: I am very pleased that you want my autograph to add to your collection. You must have a valiant spirit to keep up your interest in fiction and the people who write fiction, in spite of the heavy burden your illness has put upon you". Mary C. McCall, Jr. (1904-1986) was best known as a screenwriter, first entering the film industry with Warner Bros. pictures in 1932. Her first assignment was helping to write the screenplay for Scarlet Dawn, based on her own novel, revolt. Other films McCall has written for include The Secret Bride (1934), Craig's Wife (1936), and The Fighting Sullivans (1944). By the 1950's, she had begun writing for television, writing for The Millionaire (1955) and The Ford Television Theatre (1956). Outside of television and film, McCall had works published in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Collier's. Normal mailing folds. Light surface creases. Heavily toned, esp. on right margin. Small tear to top edge. Corners lightly worn and creased. Otherwise, fine condition.