French poet, playwright, and film director; among his best known works are the novel Les Enfants Terrible in 1929, and his film La Belle et la Bete in 1945. ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, October 10, 1953. Letter, in French, to a good friend Claude, hoping to see him in Vallauris. In fine condition, with expected mailing folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cocteau's hand. RRAuction COA.