Stage and silent film star (1884-1946) who won a Tony for her role in The Glass Menagerie. ALS in pencil, signed “Laurette,” one page both sides, 6 x 9.5, Hotel Sherman letterhead, no date. Taylor writes, in full: “This happened in every paper—I wish the movies would buy it for you to put on and me to act in. Dwight sent me to a doctor and I lost fifty pounds—I will write more later. We live in the theatre. Melzniger’s lighting takes a lot of rehearsing,” adding a note across the top of the front, “Alas! This was written months ago and never mailed. Have added later papers.” In very good condition, with scattered moderate creasing, a medium-sized spot of soiling at the top edge, and a few scattered, lighter spots to the body. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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