Lot 410
Garbo, Greta (1905-1990). Actress. A struggling actress from Sweden, Garbo landed a contract with MGM in 1924 after being discovered by Swedish director Mauritz Stiller. After wowing MGM with her alluring magnetism and mystery, Garbo gained rapid popularity from men and women alike. Though she never won an Academy Award for her films, she was named best actress by the New York film critics for Anna Karenina and Camille.
Autograph Letter Signed ("H" -- for Garbo's pen name "Harry"). One page, large quarto, n.p., n.d. In pencil, on onionskin paper. To Sidney Guilaroff. Transmittal folds with minor chips to edges. Fine.
A nicely personal letter offering a glimpse of the mysterious star's life, "…I suppose it will be along time before you come back here. I am trying to go to Calif. but I don't get there fast, as you can see. It is so sad that you will not be there, no Gilly, no nothing. I am feeling rather shaky and tired, but I don't like the flying so I just go around here shaking. Well I still hope to get myself off next week. I don't have much news for you as I don't go out but seldom is there nothing to report. I bought a mad painting a while ago to show you when you arrive back. All love to you and M.".
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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