Typed Signed Letter from Laurence Olivier by Olivier Laurence (3 results)

Original typed letter signed by the author - actor, Sir Laurence Olivier, on the printed stationery of the Chichester Festival Theatre, of which he was the director, as is indicated on the letterhead. The letter is dated 29th August, 1962 and reads: ÒMy dearest Polly, Please forgive this being in type. ItÕs just to tell you how grateful I am to you for your trouble in reading ÔLes Bonnes CausesÕ and it has helped me to determine my decision, which is to wait for another perhaps slightly more distinguished opportunity to make a film in France; this is at a very great risk, I know, because distinguished opportunities are few and far between. It was sweet of you to dig out all of this information for me and I am so very grateful. I just hope that you and Jenny might manage to get down to Cap-Estel for a week-end. We shall be there for three weeks from the 9th, and the address is: Le Cap-Estel, Eze-Plage (A.M.) Tel: 82.06.88. All my dearest love to you both. [then, signed in ink] Your own, L.Ó With two minor creases from folding, else fine.

Original typed and autograph letter signed by the author - actor, Sir Laurence Olivier, on his personal printed stationery to the sister of actress, Lilli Palmer. The typed portion of the letter reads: Ò25th May 1967.Here is a cheque for 60.0.0, which is I know full well, less than half of what I really owe darling Carlos [PalmerÕs second husband].Ó The autograph part reads: ÒPrivate / Confidential. You understand, donÕt you my darling that should anything awkward come out of this I have been paying you for little favors rendered. I do hope you are as little dismayed by this interpretation as I! Yours ever, Larry.Ó With single crease from folding, else fine. The lovely and elegant Lilli Palmer (1914 - 1986) made her stage debut in Berlin in 1932, then, after the Nazi takeover, made her way to Paris to work in the Moulin Rouge. She first appeared in motion pictures in 1935 and in 1945 came to the U.S. with her first husband, actor Rex Harrison (with whom she starred in the 1945 film, The RakeÕs Progress / Notorious Gentleman), where she enjoyed a career in Hollywood and on Broadway before returning to Europe in 1954. Her autobiography, Change the Lobsters and Dance, was met with critical and popular acclaim.

Original typed letter signed by the author - actor, Sir Laurence Olivier (ÒL. OlivierÓ) on his personal printed stationery to the Rev. Henry D. Gasson. The letter reads: ÒDear Mr. Gasson, Thank you so very much for your most kind letter, and I am happy indeed that the performance of ÔBecketÕ pleased you. I searched my both kinds of conscience, the artistic and the other one, most carefully before deciding to lean back against the altar and I concluded that it was properly within the nature of the work to do this. It is, as a matter of fact, hardly an altar in the strict sense of the word and BecketÕs own familiarity with God himself would, I think, have permitted this particular liberty. Yours, with every good wish, sincerely, L. Olivier.Ó With a single crease from folding, else fine. This production of ÔBecketÕ ran from October 1960 through March 1961 for a total of 193 performances. The opening night cast starred Laurence Oliver as Becket and Anthony Quinn as Henry II, and was directed by Peter Glenville. The play won Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Scenic Design (Dramatic), Best Costume Design (Dramatic), and Best Stage Technician, and Anthony Quinn was nominated for Best Actor.