ALS signed “Mariel,” one page on a lightly lined 8.25 x 11 sheet of notebook paper, August 27 [1981]. Hemingway writes to Sam, her agent at ICM. In part: “Thank you so much for your effort and push concerning Fosse’s project. Now it’s in my hands and I will fight for it. With you behind me I will be able to do it with a bit more ease. I don’t consider myself wonderful but I do think I am right for his film just because he doesn’t see my big tits—‘fuck him if he can’t take a joke!’” The film in question, Bob Fosse’s Star 80, is a well-regarded biopic of Playboy model and actress Dorothy Stratten, who was murdered by her jealous boyfriend. Hemingway ultimately won the role of the ill-fated Stratten and delivered a memorable performance. Staple and tiny chips to top edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
