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Lot #1078
Lionel Atwill

Atwill shows fiscal responsibility in declining to do a play: “As a fine amount of money would have to be spent on a new production and the season is getting late, unless one has one’s own theatre, I think it would be commercially unsound to do the play at this time.”

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Atwill shows fiscal responsibility in declining to do a play: “As a fine amount of money would have to be spent on a new production and the season is getting late, unless one has one’s own theatre, I think it would be commercially unsound to do the play at this time.”

British actor best remembered for his imposing presence in horror films and played Moriarity to Rathbone’s Holmes. ALS, one page, 7 x 11, February 18, 1926. Letter to an associate regarding a play sent to him. In part, “Thank you for your…information re: ‘Crichton.’ Yes the terms are a bit stiff. As a fine amount of money would have to be spent on a new production and the season is getting late, unless one has one’s own theatre, I think it would be commercially unsound to do the play at this time - at such terms.” In fine condition, with expected folds, some light toning and a transcript of the letter stapled to front. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #298 - Ended June 22, 2005