Edward G. Robinson Signed 1949 Letter On Personal Stationery To Stork Club Owner
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:16331007 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Autograph Authentication: James Spence (JSA) Guarantee | Signed by: Edward G. Robinson |
This letter is from a collection of vintage celebrity letters written to Sherman Billingsley, renowned owner of the New York City’s famous Stork Club. Reminiscent of a different era of celebrity and fame when time was taken to write formal thank you letters for the compliments and gifts exchanging among society’s most elite entertainment circles. Check my other listings of letters from this collection that offers a rare glimpse of this moment in time.
Edward G. Robinson th...e iconic screen and stage actor best remembered for his tough guy roles has signed his typewritten letter dated December 2, 1949 to Sherman made on his personal stationery (7 X 10) adorned with his monogrammed initials to acknowledge his enjoyment upon a recent visit to the Stork Club which Robinson refers to as “your distinguished establishment” and thank Sherman for sending him a photograph. Excellent condition with light field lines from mailing. Guaranteed to pass JSA (James Spence Authentication).
John Sherman Billingsley was a former bootlegger who founded and owned The Stork Club, New York City’s most famous nightclub (1929-1965) world renowned for its celebrity clientele and often recognized as one of the most prestigious nightclubs in the world. Originally established on West 58th Street in 1929; after a raid by Prohibition agents in 1931 the Club relocated to East 51st Street. From 1934 until it closed in 1965 it had been located on 3 East 53rd Street, just East of 5th Avenue. Billingsley often lavished expensive gifts and food & drinks to his famous clientele and press which assured a steady flow of famous social, political and celebrity visitors and the ensuing publicity.
Edward G. Robinson th...e iconic screen and stage actor best remembered for his tough guy roles has signed his typewritten letter dated December 2, 1949 to Sherman made on his personal stationery (7 X 10) adorned with his monogrammed initials to acknowledge his enjoyment upon a recent visit to the Stork Club which Robinson refers to as “your distinguished establishment” and thank Sherman for sending him a photograph. Excellent condition with light field lines from mailing. Guaranteed to pass JSA (James Spence Authentication).
John Sherman Billingsley was a former bootlegger who founded and owned The Stork Club, New York City’s most famous nightclub (1929-1965) world renowned for its celebrity clientele and often recognized as one of the most prestigious nightclubs in the world. Originally established on West 58th Street in 1929; after a raid by Prohibition agents in 1931 the Club relocated to East 51st Street. From 1934 until it closed in 1965 it had been located on 3 East 53rd Street, just East of 5th Avenue. Billingsley often lavished expensive gifts and food & drinks to his famous clientele and press which assured a steady flow of famous social, political and celebrity visitors and the ensuing publicity.
