Autograph letters signed from Tyrone Power, Buffalo and Santa Monica, to William Winter, New Brighton [manuscript], 1911-1916.

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Autograph letters signed from Tyrone Power, Buffalo and Santa Monica, to William Winter, New Brighton [manuscript], 1911-1916.

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Contains 2 letters (2 leaves each). In (1), written on letterhead of the Hotel Touraine, Buffalo, Power thanks Winter for his support and encouragement: "no greater happiness can be mine than to play one of the great characters of Shakespeare, and with your approval." Mentions that plans are underway for him to appear next season in Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, and Othello as well as The magistrate. In (2), written from Santa Monica, Power expresses his feeling that his days as a "real actor" are over: "Of the theatre today, I know absolutely nothing and am gradually losing all interest. I feel contented now to do my little bit in the movies." Both letters accompanied by envelopes addressed to William Winter.

2 items ; 24 x 15 cm to 28 x 22 cm.

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