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The Duke on The Alamo: "I personally took a beating salary wise"

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The Duke on The Alamo: "I personally took a beating salary wise"

TLS, one page, 6 x 8.25, personal letterhead, May 20, 1977. Letter to J. Ryder, in full: "'The Alamo' grossed $15,000,000 its first time around back in the days before the increased ticket price. This meant United Artists made at least $5,000,000 which was not bad for those days or any days. I personally took a beating salary wise, because I made a bad deal in order to have a free hand in production. They did end up chopping it up, but it wasn't too upsetting." In fine condition, with pen trouble forcing Wayne to retrace his last name.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Hollywood
  • Dates: #606 - Ended April 14, 2021





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