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Lot #1377
Jack Warner

The studio mogul vouches for Collier, Jr.: “I am certain that his experience would well qualify him in the supervising and directing of pictures”

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The studio mogul vouches for Collier, Jr.: “I am certain that his experience would well qualify him in the supervising and directing of pictures”

Three identical TLSs signed “Jack L. Warner,” each one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department Army Air Forces letterhead, July 24, 1942. Letters of recommendation. In part: “Mr. William Collier, Jr., is applying for a commission in the Photographic Division of the Signal Corps. Mr. Collier has been associated with the Motion Picture business over a period of many years. Part of this time he was affiliated with Warner Bros. in the production of pictures both here and in England. I am certain that his experience would well qualify him in the supervising and directing of pictures, or the handling of production units.” In overall fine condition. One letter is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013