FUNNY FACE, 1957/FRED ASTAIRE
FUNNY FACE, 1957/FRED ASTAIRE
An autograph letter, signed, from Fred Astaire to Audrey Hepburn on 1129 Summit Drive headed stationery, dated Sunday [circa February, 1957], the letter in blue ballpoint pen on both sides of one sheet, praising her performance in Mayerling, and looking forward to the release of Funny Face, following rave reviews among those in the know...It seems to knock everybody cold. They just simply say "It's The Best Musical Ever Made!" This from all the wise ones too. They rave over you and your dancing, Astaire goes on to declare the audience reaction as the best in his career, reasoning that the positive response bodes well for the film's general release to the public, signed As ever - Fred
8 5/8 x 6 ½ in. (12 x 16.5 cm.)
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FUNNY FACE, 1957/FRED ASTAIRE
An autograph letter, signed, from Fred Astaire to Audrey Hepburn on 1129 Summit Drive headed stationery, dated Sunday [circa February, 1957], the letter in blue ballpoint pen on both sides of one sheet, praising her performance in Mayerling, and looking forward to the release of Funny Face, following rave reviews among those in the know...It seems to knock everybody cold. They just simply say "It's The Best Musical Ever Made!" This from all the wise ones too. They rave over you and your dancing, Astaire goes on to declare the audience reaction as the best in his career, reasoning that the positive response bodes well for the film's general release to the public, signed As ever - Fred
8 5/8 x 6 ½ in. (12 x 16.5 cm.)
Special Notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.