MICHAEL HARVEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 317094

MICHAEL HARVEY
The stage and screen performer pens a letter to Theatre World Founder Daniel Blum, forwarding along a brief history of his theatrical career to appear in a forthcoming publication
Autograph letter signed: "Michael," in black ink, 2 pages (front and verso), 5¼x6¾. New York City, no date. To "Dear Danny," in part: "Here 'tis boy---Name--of you don't know it you should! Now Seriously--," the actor then lists his biographical information along with his most recent stage performances, concluding with, "Hope Danny this is what's needed. Talk to you soon--Best everything & thanks." Michael Harvey (1917-1995) performed professionally for over 30 years, making his debut in the 1939 Broadway original The American Way (1939). Since 1940, Harvey appeared in no less than 25 movies and television shows, the last being The Forgotten (1973) where he portrayed the Stephens Sanitarium's, the movie's fictional asylum, chief doctor, Dr. Stephens. He is also known for Berlin Express (1948) and Tycoon (1947). 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, also furnished comprehensive information on those entertainment genres. Multiple mailing folds. Creased and toned. Staple holes at top right corner. Otherwise, fine condition.