PAULA TRUEMAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/28 - HFSID 315934

PAULA TRUEMAN
A letter to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, saying how she appreciates him keeping track of her acting career
Autograph letter signed: "Paula Trueman", in grey felt tip, 1 page (front and verso), 5½x8¾. February 28. New York City, New York. In part: "Dear Mr. Willis: Thanks for keeping track of me. My track these days seems to lead me into every phase of the entertainment business except the theater. But as I've been saying to myself all these years along with all my fellow workers, "Who knows what's just around the corner?". Actress Paula Trueman (1990-1994) was a prolific stage and screen actress with a career spanning 66 years. Her first major role was her Broadway debut in The Green Ring (1922), and she appeared in 40 more plays after, including Makers of Light (1922), Grand Street Follies (1926), Panic (1935), and Harold and Maude (1980). Her roles in television were mostly minor, though she did have a recurring role as Gran in Billy (1979). John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Corners slightly worn and creased. Fine condition.