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Theda Bara

Theda Bara breaks her own rule, “I never write letters myself as I am so deadly tired at the end of the day’s journey, but...I felt compelled to drop you a...line.”

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Theda Bara breaks her own rule, “I never write letters myself as I am so deadly tired at the end of the day’s journey, but...I felt compelled to drop you a...line.”

Silent film star. According to the studio biography Theda Bara (anagram of "Arab Death") was born in the Sahara to a French artist and his Egyptian concubine and possessed supernatural powers. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to an admirer in Texas. In part, “I have read your letters with much interest…I never write letters myself as I am so deadly tired at the end of the day’s journey, but…I felt compelled to drop you a…line.” In very good condition, with partial separation along horizontal fold, even overall toning and mounting remnants and a card affixed to reverse of first page for support. R&R COA.

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