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Stan Laurel letter signed, dated 6 February 1963 with original mailing envelope. On his personal letterhead, Laurel writes to a fan who he became friends with, ''...I'd like to see that Lloyd film, I remember well the incidents you mention, especially that giant size guy, he was outstanding - often wonder what became of him & why he was'nt used much more - a terrific menace...Sorry I do'nt have a single autographed picture of Hardy, the only one I have is inscribed by him to me, its Framed & packed away in Storage. I can only suggest you take that double picture & have his side enlarged to 8X10 size, am enclosing a copy for this purpose [a reproduction of a Hardy signed photograph is included]...The last film Hardy ever appeared in was titled 'UTOPIA' the one we made in France in 1950 - should have been title the 'Fiasco'...Do'nt know if Hardy held any Golf Titles, but I believe had several Cups & Trophies. He was never a 'PRO'...'Hog Wild' film, a short, the idea was Hardy & I putting up an antenna on the roof of his home, had no story, just an incident which involved many mishaps - this was also titled 'Ariel Antics' I believe...Sorry have no bow ties I wore in the films, all our wardrobe was given away after Hardy died (Salvation Army, 'Good Will' Assn. etc...[signed] Stan Laurel''. Single page letter measures 8'' x 10''. Very good condition with folds.
Stan Laurel Letter Signed -- ''...The last film Hardy ever appeared in was titled 'UTOPIA' the one we made in France in 1950 - should have been title the 'Fiasco'...''
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