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Lot #1415
James Stewart

“I’m afraid I’ll be pretty busy for the next five or six weeks on a new picture at M. G. M.”

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“I’m afraid I’ll be pretty busy for the next five or six weeks on a new picture at M. G. M.”

ALS, two pages, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 2, 1936. Stewart writes to a fan at the beginning of his career. In part, “I hear that Mr. Swope was a little sharp over the phone the other day - please excuse that…Thanks for the still and the pictures of you…I’m afraid I’ll be pretty busy for the next five or six weeks on a new picture at M. G. M. I’m having some pictures made - and I’ll send you one as soon as they are finished.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Stewart’s hand, with his name embossed on the back. In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal mailing fold and mounting remnants to reverse of second page. R&R COA.

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