English actress (1899–1969), she played the embittered Miss Havisham in David Lean’s 1946 adaptation of Great Expectations. TLS signed “Martita,” one page, 6.25 x 8, T. Primrose Hill Studios letterhead, July 15, [1964]. Letter to a friend. In part: “I am glad you saw that old film, although I believe it was a very bad one; but I, of course, couldn’t help being fairly good, as I was sitting up in a comfortable bed…I believe I made quite a success in my small part in the film which is called:—’The Unsinkable Molly Brown.’ My star was Debbie Reynolds…I couldn’t be bothered to ring up any of the bores, although I did telephone Elsa Lanchester.” Scattered soiling and a few pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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