Lot 643
Barrie, J.M. Rusty clip stain at top left, otherwise fine. Interesting as Barrie casts Charles Laughton as the admirable crichton. (1860-1937) Novelist and playwright, creator of Peter Pan (1904).
Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on imprinted letterhead, Adelphi Terrace House, Strand, W.C.2., [England], October 2, 1928. Interesting letter in which Barrie responds enthusiastically to a suggestion to cast the famous actor Charles Laughton as Crichton in a revival of his play The Admirable Crichton. The author writes, in full:
"Yes, I think that an excellent idea - Charles Laughton for Crichton. I saw him in [?] some months ago, and was much struck by him. My original idea for this part as I may have told you was Charles [Haw ?]."
Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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