Writer best known for a his stories about tough-talking New York gangsters. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation letterhead, February 5, 1943. In part: 'I am indeed grateful for your kind expressions about the picture. Yes, there is plenty of steam heat out here and while they claim this climate is always warm, they have so far failed to convince me to the extent of making me do without artificial warmth.' In fine condition, with faint edge toning. RRAuction COA.