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Stan Laurel typed letter signed with his full name ''Stan Laurel'' on a myriad of topics, including personal content regarding his diabetes. Dated 21 May 1964, Laurel writes to his pen-pal friend Bill Brown Starkell, in part, ''...Have'nt been feeling too well, hence my neglecting my correspondence. This diabetic business occasionally gets out of control, has a despressing [sic] effect - very disturbing at times...Yes you told re 'Fractured Flickers' with clips from an early silent 'The Spoilers' with Finlayson - thats a terrible program series - I never watch it since seeing the first segment. Yes I saw Brown & Keaton in the Circus program - badly miscast. / Re 'Step n Fetchit' first time I knew he was once a millionaire - Baloney.!. / Note you're going to see the Rose Parade - a magnificent sight...adios mi amigo...[signed] Stan Laurel''. Single page letter measures 5.5'' x 8.5'' on Oceana Apartment Hotel stationery, where Laurel lived. Folds and light soiling, else near fine. With original mailing envelope.
Stan Laurel Letter Signed, With Personal Content Regarding His Diabetes -- ''...This diabetic business occasionally gets out of control, has a despressing effect - very disturbing at times...''
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