Autograph Note Signed ('Gilbert Parker.') to 'Mr Anderson'.

Sir Gilbert Parker [Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker] (1862-1932), Canadian novelist and British politician [early cinema]

Published by 5 April ; on letterhead of 24 Portman Square London W.1, 1922

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4to, 1 p. On aged, worn paper with small area of loss at head (not affecting text). He will be 'pleased to act on the Committee to judge of the stories for filming', and is glad that 'the work will not be onerous'. In a postscript gives the version of his name he wishes given for announcing ('Right Hon. Sir Gilbert Parker Bt.'). According to his entry in the Oxford DNB, no fewer than sixteen of Parker's novels were filmed. As head of British propaganda in America, 1914-1916, Parker had a direct involvement with the medium.

Seller Inventory # 8284

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autograph Note Signed ('Gilbert Parker.') to 'Mr Anderson'.
• Publisher: 5 April ; on letterhead of 24 Portman Square London W.1
• Publication Date: 1922