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Lot #1181
John Schlesinger

After winning three Oscars, the director of Midnight Cowboy thanks its writer

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After winning three Oscars, the director of Midnight Cowboy thanks its writer

TLS signed “John,” one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, April 16, 1970. Letter to James Leo Herlihy, writer of Midnight Cowboy. In part: “It was a pity I wasn’t able to make my thanks to you in person during the Oscar Show but I had already done the same thing for our Awards and Jon Voight knew my feelings. Of course the film could never have happened without your basis to go on and I am genuinely thrilled…Although there are various tentative plans for other films, nothing is absolutely fixed yet and I must confess to you that none of the projects turn me on to the degree that ‘Cowboy’ did.” A few creases and some show-through from notations to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #402 - Ended February 13, 2013





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