American film director and producer (1898–1985) most well known for Westerns, especially those starring Randolph Scott and John Wayne. TLS signed “Henry,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, July 18, 1979. Letter to film editor J. Watson Webb, Jr. In part: “I do understand your frustrations and your anger and your letter. What ever you do, you do full out, 100 per cent, including your friendships. Unfortunately, most of us, take and love it but are too lazy or negligent in even partly returning that quality of fullness you have…That I did not sit right down and write a thank you letter is as hard for me to believe as you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an embossed Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hathaway note card, which presumably accompanied a gift, and a postcard sent to Mr. Webb from Mrs. Hathaway, postmarked Gstaad, Switzerland, February, 1949. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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