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Hollywood Report Gossip Columnist Louella Parsons Typed Letter Signed

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Hollywood Report Gossip Columnist Louella Parsons Typed Letter Signed
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PARSONS, Louella. (1881-1972) American movie columnist, the very first person to work in that capacity. She was retained by William Randolph Hearst, possibly because she had praised Hearst's mistress Marion Davies, and her columns were read by 20 million people in 400 newspapers worldwide. She remained queen of Hollywood until the arrival of flamboyant Hedda Hopper, who displayed similar talents, and with whom she feuded viciously for years. This brief letter is typewritten and refers to a memorial booklet honoring Joe Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. It is dated August 23, 1945. Quarto, two punched holes on top. Some creases at the top. Otherwise fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall.