Eccentric founder of Universal pictures; he produced the first full-length photoplay Traffic in Souls (1912), and the first million dollar picture Foolish Wives (1922). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Universal Pictures Corporation letterhead, October 27, 1931. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In part, “And now that I know of your interest in Universal, I am going to cast modesty and propriety to the winds and bring to your attention at this time my biography which was published under the title ‘The Life and Adventures of Carl Laemmle.’…Something of the glamor and fascination of the motion picture business shines through this book and I believe it would entertain you.” In fine condition, with expected folds and light overall toning. R&R COA.
