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Sergei Eisenstein

Renowned Russian film director flaunts American prosperity

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Renowned Russian film director flaunts American prosperity

Revolutionary Soviet Russian film director and film theorist (1898-1948) noted in particular for his silent films Strike, Battleship Potemkin, and October, as well as historical epics Alexander Nevsky and Ivan the Terrible. ALS, in French, on the correspondence side of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, June 9, 1930. Eisenstein sends a view of a huge Chicago building to impress his young friend with America’s prosperity. In full (translated): “All my affection to my little Renaud. It is from here that I think of you.” Uniform toning and overall light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Eisenstein’s autograph is one of the rarest among major film directors. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #377 - Ended October 12, 2011