A huge and wonderful Montgomery Clift collection from a former president of his fan club in New York, highlighted by a personal ALS, and a signed studio portrait. The letter, postmarked May 8, 1950, on the accompanying envelope, reads, in full: “I want to thank you for your gift. For your gift and the thought behind it. Will you thank the members of the club for me—Tell them how much it was appreciated.” The photo is a handsome matte-finish 5 x 7 close-up photo, signed along the bottom in fountain pen. Also included is a 1934 Western Union telegram from Clift's agent inviting the fan club president to Clift’s hotel for an interview; a fan newsletter ‘Bulletin’ on Clift's personal stationery with a preprinted signature, containing the juicy type of personal insights into the movie star's life that his adoring fans would savor. Also included is a large eight pound scrapbook packed with clippings from magazines and newspapers, event tickets, and other memorabilia dating from 1949 to 1966, the last year of his life. In overall very good to fine condition. A marvelous homage to one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors during the 1950s and early 60s, including an individually desirable signed photo and handwritten letter. RR Auction COA.
