Distinguished American actor and film director (1887–1980) who helmed such action and suspense classics as The Roaring Twenties, They Drive by Night, and White Heat. TLS signed “Raoul,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, August 6, 1957. Letter to Ted Ashton. In part: “I did appreciate your thinking of me while battling with the medicos. I am now back on my feet again at home and I have not yet started to read the scripts as I am afraid some of them might send me back to the Hospital again.” In fine condition, with some mild edge toning. Ted Ashton, a Princeton graduate, began his motion picture career in 1947 in the publicity department at Warner Brothers. He soon became a unit publicist on many of the studios most successful films for the next 18 years. Among his many credits were Giant, Mister Roberts, Auntie Mame, East of Eden, Calamity Jane, The Green Berets, and Bound for Glory. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
