ALS, three pages on both sides of adjoining 5 x 6.5 sheets, March 26, 1923. Very interesting letter to noted Broadway producer Gilbert Miller. Rathbone expresses disappointment from a cable received from Miller (probably at losing a part in a play). He goes on to talk about the theater and his depleting funds. In part, 'Sometimes I just crave to play in Shakespeare again and I know and love playing Orlando so much. I read Romeo for the B. Empire Shakespeare Socy. and it was like finding water in the desert....I am going to run rather short of money soon...Could you let me have the three weeks due to me now and if I work again before August. I must of course repay you, at the rate of exchange you let me have it at now...It will be a great help and give me a nice sense of security until things look up a bit.' In fine condition, with a pencil notation above introduction, a few light creases and a light vertical mailing fold through the 'R' in Rathbone. Very interesting letter from the early days of a film legend. RRAuction COA.
