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Lot #1186
Cecil B. deMille

DeMille reflects after winning an award for The Greatest Show on Earth: “I have learned two things from [the Academy Awards] that are good for an old traveler to know—I can still be surprised and I have more friends than I knew”

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DeMille reflects after winning an award for The Greatest Show on Earth: “I have learned two things from [the Academy Awards] that are good for an old traveler to know—I can still be surprised and I have more friends than I knew”

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Paramount Pictures Corporation letterhead, March 28, 1953. In a letter to George Wines, deMille writes, in full: “Thank you for your gracious letter concerning the Academy Awards. I have learned two things from them that are good for an old traveler to know—I can still be surprised and I have more friends than I knew. Please plant a kiss on Mrs. Wines’ lovely brow for her good wishes and kind thoughts.” Surface creasing, toning around the edges, a few small edge tears, and one of the mailing folds passing through the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #380 - Ended December 07, 2011





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