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Stan Laurel letter signed, reflecting upon his movie career as half of the comedy duo Laurel & Hardy. Dated 31 March 1962, Laurel writes upon stationery from the Oceana Apartment Hotel to a pen pal fan, in part, ''Interesting to hear about the new magazine 'Screen Thrills' are going to have an article on me...I know nothing about this story, but would like to know the author of it etc. Re your questions, yes my Mother was an actress, both my parents were in show bus. My first professional appearance on stage was titled 'The Sleeping Beauty'. I have been married four times & lived happily ever after.!!...there is no theatre in Santa Monica that run the old L&H films, but there are a couple in Hollywood that frequently add them to their program. I doubt if there will ever be another book published concerning Laurel & Hardy. The John McCabe book is the only one to my knowledge. Note everything is closed tight on Sundays, England has the same situation - dead as a doornail you'd think these conditions would have changed with the times, but I guess they like that old TRADITION too much. its [sic] ridiculous - no I never had any desire to appear in a serious role, even tho' my parents followed the dramatics - I never felt capable of straight acting, so consequently never attempted it...[signed] Stan Laurel''. Two page letter measures 5.5'' x 8.5''. Folds, else near fine. With original envelope.
Stan Laurel Letter Signed -- ''...I never had any desire to appear in a serious role...I never felt capable of straight acting, so consequently never attempted it...''
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