Autograph Collection.- Actors

Autograph Collection.- Actors A very large collection of letters and cards from many prominent British actors, addressed to Mr Richardson, comprising: Jack Allen, Arthur Askey, Peter Wynn Barkworth (three thank you letters, one also saying "One of the nice things about winning an Award is that it seems to give so many people so much pleasure", 21 March 1978), Sam Beazley, Steven Beroff, Michael Blakemore, Jeremy Brett (thank-you postcard), Richard Briers (a black and white signed photograph, fifteen Christmas cards and nine thank-you notes), Simon Callow, Ian Carmichael, Tom Conti (nine letters, mostly thanking the recipients, one saying "I am glad that you enjoyed 'The Norman Conquests'; it was fun, a bit tricky to make", 26 January 1978), Brian Cox (typed letter saying "Awards are always tough things to accept but curiously it makes it much more worthwhile because of the letters of congratulations one receives! It's very humbling to know one's work is appreciated", 29 January 2003), Michael Crawford (signed souvenir programme for 'Billy' at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Jim Dale, Anthony Daniels (signed black and white photograph), Nigel Davenport (typed letter on Act For Equity headed paper, regarding the creation of a group within Equity to fight against political interference within the union, n.d. but 1975), Roy Dotrice, Bryan Forbes (fourteen letters and two Christmas cards signed by his wife Nanette), Edward Fox (ten letters, mostly discussing his engagements, one thanking Mr Richardson “for your good wishes to me for Edward and Mrs. Simpson", 15 November 1978; five New Year's cards), James Fox, Robert Fox (thank-you card), Marius Goring (several signed typed papers related to the Equity Council), Clinton Greyn, Robertson Hare (typed letter thanking Mr Richardson "for your sympathetic thoughts in my recent bereavement", 22 November 1969), Roy Hudd, Jack Hulbert (four typed letters thanking Mr Richardson for his good wishes), Richard Johnson, Peter Jones (two typed letters mentioning the Coronet Theatre, one saying "I would certainly support any effort to preserve it. Could we put on a show to help raise the money to buy it?", 1 March 1973), Stacy Keach, Michael Kitchen (five autograph letters, one saying "I'm glad you enjoyed 'Caught on a Train' and pleased you're still watching", 29 December 1980), David Kossoff, Leigh Lawson, Malcolm McDowell, Bryan Marshall (typed letter saying "I did, indeed greatly enjoy playing my role of Commander Glenn, and agree with you that the series maintained a good standard throughout"), Daniel Massey , Raymond Massey (twelve autograph letters, mostly thanking Mr Richardson for his birthday greetings), Michael Medwin, Alan Melville (ten typed letters, discussing Melville's upcoming roles), Robert Morley (six typed thank-you letters), Richard Pasco, Martin Potter (two autograph letters about future projects), Robert Powell (three typed thank-you letters), Corin Redgrave (typed letter saying "It was very kind of you to write about my performance in 'Oh! What a lovely War!'. I have a great affection for the film", 15 December 1970), Ian Richardson (nine typed letters, discussing various tv series and movies he was working on at the time, one letter saying "I am idle at the moment, having just finished two Sherlock Holmes films for American television, and am waiting to find out if they want to make it into a series"), Andrew Sachs, Leonard Sachs, Paul Scofield (three autograph letters, one thanking Mr Richardson for his "appreciation of my being included in the New Year's Honours list", 7 January 2001), Alastair Sim (typed note thanking Mr Richardson for his "note of appreciation re 'The Prodigal Daughter'. I enjoyed playing it very much", 14 January 1975), Brian Stirner, Clive Swift, Jimmy Tarbuck (typed letter saying "It was very kind of you to write concerning Sir Harry Secombe and 'Songs of Praise'. You are absolutely correct; it is sad to see him without his energy and people do forget [...] what a great comedian he really was", 6 November 2000), John Thaw (two thank-you letters), Frankie Vaughan (typed thank-you note), Emlyn Williams (ten thank-you letters and cards), Simon Williams (typed letter thanking Mr Richardson for his condolences on the death of Williams's sister) and Peter Wyngarde, v.s (quantity)