Much-adored American actress (1917–1975) who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her penetrating, multidimensional portrayal of death-row inmate Barbara Graham in the 1958 classic I Want to Live! ALS, two pages, 5 x 6.5, Palace Hotel, San Francisco letterhead, no date. Letter of thanks to a female admirer. In part, “Did you see the show, and did you like it…May I say thanks also for the many cards and notes you sent me while I was under contract to Warner Bros? The studio will send you a photo in a few days…Next time you catch the show I hope you’ll come backstage to say ‘hello’ in person!” Double suede matted and framed, with two lovely photos of Hayward, to an overall size of 21.25 x 24.5. In fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA. Oversized.
