Autograph letters and telegram signed from Robert B. Mantell, Atlantic Highlands, to William Winter, New York [manuscript] 1907-1916.

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Autograph letters and telegram signed from Robert B. Mantell, Atlantic Highlands, to William Winter, New York [manuscript] 1907-1916.

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(1) Mantell asks Winter if he has the time to arrange a "practical and compact acting play" of Richard III. Entreats Winter to visit in the summer. (2) Mantell apologizes for this tardy response and says that he is looking forward to a reunion as soon as Winter is in good health. (3) Mantell says that he will be glad to get on the stage proper since any actor who says he likes the film business is a liar. He also states that the war in the dramatic arts in America is nearly as horrible as the war in Europe. (4) Thanks Winter for a picture. (5) Telegram from Mantell to Winter dated March 14, 1916.

5 items ; 18 x 14 cm to 13 x 20 cm.

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Mantell, Robert B. (Robert Bruce), 1854-1928

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American actor. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1890-1928] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155508187 Robert B. Mantell was an American actor. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, Jr., 1925. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155885118 ...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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