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James Dean autograph letter signed to his agent, Jane Deacy, whom he considered a second mother. In this affectionate and humorous letter written shortly after Dean moved back to Los Angeles to film ''East of Eden'', Dean mentions a variety of topics, including his relationship with his stepmother, seeing an ''analyst'', stopping smoking and drinking, and running out of money. He even hand-draws a small self-portrait showing his ''pigmented'' tongue. Undated, though circa late April 1954, letter reads in full:
''Dear Jane / I had a wire sent to my bank (Chase) and their reply to my frantic question was $121.00. Sure went fast. I had to give up the rented car idea. It cost me $138.00 the two weeks that I had it. I hope that I still have the checks from Danger coming. I can't live with my stepmother another minute and I'll have to find a mode of transportation. As you know without a car your [sic] good as dead in Calif. I hate this place anyway. Please tell me that I still have the Danger checks because I love you.
Have found a good dentist after a long and discreet search. Cliffton Webbs dentist (oh well). Have been going to a throat specialist because of a pigmented tongue [self-portrait drawing]. Too much smoking. Has stopped completely, also stopped drinking. Taking vitamins also. I was really run-down. I'm fatter now and feel much better. Tear myself up in New York. Build myself up in Calif. (health and maybe career huh?) The address at my fathers place is 1667 So. Bundy Drive, L.A. 19, Calif. or write to Dick Claytons office address and tell me that I have still the Danger checks. Returning home after picture to find analyst. (Is that spelled right, doesn't look right). Miss you / Love / Jim''. Two-page letter is penned in blue fountain pen on a single sheet measuring 7.25'' x 10.5''. Minor toning and wear, else near fine condition. From the estate of James Dean's agent, Jane Deacy.
James Dean Autograph Letter Signed, Shortly Before ''East of Eden'' Started Filming -- Affectionate Letter with Self-Portrait Discusses Living at Home with His Stepmother, Seeing an Analyst & More
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