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Signed Just Months Before His Death
BARRYMORE, Lionel (1878-1954). American actor who made over 250 films. Won an Academy Award for A Free Soul. Played Dr. Gillespie in all 15 Dr. Kildare movies. Appeared in Key Largo and It’s a Wonderful Life. T.L.S., one page, on his name imprinted stationery, Chatsworth, CA. May 3, 1954. (Died 11/15/54). In part: “How very nice of you to send me a telegram on the occasion of my 76th birthday--it was so very heartening to know that you would take time out of your busy lives to wish me well on my Natal day--..” Signed in full, together with the original envelope and a fine portrait of Barrymore for framing............... $275.00
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