Highly regarded American actor (1920–1966) best known for his Oscar-nominated turns in such classics as Judgment at Nuremberg, From Here to Eternity, and A Place in the Sun. A 1956 car accident which left him disfigured set him on a downward spiral of substance abuse that earned him a reputation for unreliability and led to his death at the age of 45. ALS signed “Monty,” two pages, 5.5 x 7.25, Hotel Steffani, St. Moritz letterhead, no date. Clift writes to his brother, actor Brooks Clift, Jr. In part: “I wish you had been able to get to Rome—my God what a city. For Christ sake get a job that either gives you free time or entails traveling. Will have much to tell you when I get back—mostly of Israel—The most exciting two and a half weeks imaginable. But I landed here still a skeleton in disrepair (The same skeleton you saw in Paris), so look forward to these 10 days.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Clift’s hand. In fine condition, with a few mild creases and wrinkles. R&R COA.
