Typed Note Signed
BOOTH, Ernest (1898-1959)
From Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 11, 1998
About this Item
This screenwriter was sentenced to life in prison in 1924 for robbing a bank, but his writings came to the attention of "American Mercury" editor H.L. Mencken, who began publishing his short stories; in 1928 the Clara Bow silent film "Ladies of the Mob" was released and in 1931 the Sylvia Sidney talkie "Ladies of the Big House"; in 1937 he was paroled and co-authored the screenplay for the 1938 Warner Brothers comedy "Penrod's Double Trouble" and the 1942 drama "Men of San Quentin," but trouble followed Booth -- he had various run-ins with the law and was finally sentenced to 20 years for a string of robberies up and down the west coast, dying in prison of tuberculosis. TNS, 1p, heavy stock buff 5½" X 3¼" card, n.p., n.y. [postal cancellation from Placerville, CA on 27 October 1937]. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates (1914-93, future noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar). Near fine. On a preprinted "penny postcard," the just-released ex-con, who'd only been out of Da Joint for a couple months, writes: "During the life of my present parole agreement -- 28 months more -- I can not write of the things which, perhaps, are closest to to my experiences of the past decade. Thereafter, I may return to the field as a realistic writer. For the present I am writing for movies -- Warner Bros at this period." Large, bold signature in black ink. Great content explaining his situation and referring to "Penrod's Double Trouble." Unusual and scarce. Seller Inventory # 43658
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Title: Typed Note Signed
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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