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Stan Laurel typed letter signed ''Stan Laurel'', where Laurel strongly condemns anti-semitism that his friend has encountered. Dated 31 July 1963, Laurel writes to Bill Brown in part, ''...Yes, I remember well all the 20th. Century Fox films we made there, a very unhappy experience...That anti-semitism situation sounds pretty bad. I do'nt know why those swasticka groups are allowed to function should'nt be allowed PERIOD. A bunch of trouble makers - this discrimination business is shocking...They are just starting to build a Hollywood Movie Museum but they have been collecting items for display for several years I understand, it should be a very good attraction...Note you do'nt know where to go for a holiday - why do'nt you make up as a 'Heeb' & spend a month at Winnipeg Beach?!!!! change your name to Irving Brownski.!...[signed] Stan Laurel.'' Single page letter measures 7.25'' x 10.5'' on Oceana Apartment Hotel stationery. Folds, else near fine. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, and also a funny 3.5'' x 2.25'' yellow card that reads, ''The Man who Gives in when He is Right, is Weak, Spineless and Married''.
Stan Laurel Letter Signed With Strong Anti-Jewish Content -- ''...I do'nt know why those swasticka groups are allowed to function should'nt be allowed PERIOD...''
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