THORNDIKE
(Dame Sybil, 1882-1976, Actress)
Pair of Autograph Letters Signed to Carl HENTSCHEL,
(1864-1930, editor of the London Playgoer), saying "How nice of you - the O.P. Club to want me to come to their 21st Birthday party ... I am most honoured. Tell me, please, will it mean a speech?! ... its sad the way having to say a few words ruins all the enjoyment!!" but thanking him "for all the kind things you say" (5th October), "I've done such a foolish thing - my husband can't come ... I must have clean forgotten it was the Gallery First Nighter Debate & he is opening the argument ... he promised them ages ago. Mind you tell me if I have any words to say, I do pray not !! ..." (14th October), Little Theatre, 5th - 14th October no year but
the second letter a trifle worn without loss
Item Date:
1921
Stock No:
56179
£75
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THORNDIKE
(Dame Sybil, 1882-1976, Actress)
Typed Letter Signed to Mr Mortlake,
refusing his "request, but I am connected with so many societies, Sunday and otherwise, that I've had to make a firm resolve not to take on any more ... without some very strong personal reason ...", 1 side 8vo., Apollo Theatre, 22nd November no year.
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
3401
£20
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THORNDIKE
(Dame Sybil, 1882-1976, Actress)
Typed Letter Signed to Walter Seward, playwright & composer for children,
regretting she had not been able to see 'The Cradle Song', "but we have four matinees ourselves, and on one free afternoon this week I have to see 'Quality Street' in which all my children are playing, and on the second we have promised to take the children to see 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' ... I have read the play and should so much have liked to come", printed heading including her name in red, 1 side 10½" x 8", Prince's Theatre, London, 10th January
tiny defect in one blank corner
Item Date:
1927
Stock No:
54684
£60
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THORNDIKE
(Dame Sybil, 1882-1976, Actress)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph subscription to Mr Gwynne Hughes
"Good luck to you all", saying how glad she is "to hear that you are a happy and useful teacher, instead of - like many of my friends - an unemployed actor. What fun to do 'Arsenic & Old Lace' ..." sending a few words to the "boys of St Piran's" in which she expresses her enthusiasm for the project "What a superb play, and so ridiculous too! Make sure you all speak well - LOUD and Clear ... Enjoy yourselves ...", each 1 side 8vo., 98 Swan Court, London SW3, 22nd November
Item Date:
1973
Stock No:
3411
£30
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THORNDIKE
(Dame Sybil, 1882-1976, Actress)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph subscription to Rex Hopes,
thanking him for his letter and "beautiful card ..." and saying she is "glad you liked the book, and I do enjoy being reminded of those old Bristol days ..." 1 side 8vo, 98 Swan Court Chelsea,14th August
Item Date:
1972
Stock No:
3410
£12
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