Signed 1928 Douglas Fairbanks Letter Angelo Guidi Fascisti League Hollywood For Sale

The letter is addressed to Mr Angelo F. Guidi, whose address is given on the letter as the Fascisti League of North America, 145 West 45th Street, New York.In the letter, Fairbanks thanks Guidi for sending photographs of Comm. Bartolini’s busts of Mrs Fairbanks and himself, describing the gesture as thoughtful and complimentary. He then refers to his limited motion-picture output and says that he already has material in hand for an extended programme and is not seeking new material.The letter also refers to ‘Mrs. Fairbanks’ (Mary Pickford), adding further personal and Hollywood interest.The letter concludes “Sincerely,” followed by a large handwritten signature reading “Douglas Fairbanks.”A fascinating piece of early Hollywood correspondence with connections to film history, portrait sculpture and an unusual aspect of 1920s Italian-American political history.Date: 14 November 1928
Location: Hollywood, California
Recipient: Angelo F. Guidi, New York
Approximate era: 1920s / silent-film period
Format: Typed letter on Douglas Fairbanks headed paperSignature: Signed/inscribed “Douglas Fairbanks”; the signature has not been independently authenticated and is therefore offered as found and photographed.Condition:Original vintage condition with expected age-related toning, folds, creasing and edge wear. There are small edge splits/tears and areas of paper weakness associated with age and the original folds, all shown clearly in the photographs. The sheet remains complete and the typed text and signature are clearly legible.Historical context note: The reference to the Fascisti League of North America is mentioned solely because it forms part of the original recipient address on this 1928 historical document. The item is offered strictly as historical ephemera and not in support or promotion of any political ideology or organisation.***Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description***