ROBERT THOMSEN - TYPED LETTER TWICE SIGNED - HFSID 318216

ROBERT THOMSEN
Actor writes letter of thanks to friend John Willis, editor of Theatre World, for the years of correspondents
Typed letter signed twice: "Bob" and "Bob" in black ink. 1 page, 5¼x8¼. Written on personal stationary. New York City, New York. In full: "Dear Jack, I wonder if you have any idea how much it means to this aging child star to be remembered by you every October 6. That series of cards had been wonderful through the years and I have been very touched by them. This last birthday was a shocker but at least I have made a resolution for the coming year, and that is to do more of what I want, and high on this list is seeing something of Jack Willis. Do let's try and until we meet please know how much I appreciated being remembered by you." Post script: "Can you be as successful as my spies in the book business tell me you are? Whatever the answer is, it's wonderful to have such a reputation. I'm proud of you". Prominent stage actor Robert Thomsen (1916-2010) performed many times on Broadway in productions such as They Shall Not Die (1934), Bury the Dead (1936) and Mamba's Daughters (1940), as well as in many Chicago-based shows, many which he won Joseph Jefferson Awards including Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Da (1974) and Best Actor for Solitaire/ Double Solitaire (1974). Thomsen also appeared in the series Prisoner: Cell Block H (1979-1984) and in Kavanagh (1999). 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. Normal mailing fold. Ink notes in bottom margin in unknown hand. Toned. Light surface creases. Otherwise, fine condition.