PAGNOL Marcel [Aubagne, 1895 - Paris, 1974], French writer and film director. Autograph letter signed, addressed to Alibert. June 25, 1945; 1 1/2 page in-4°, on the back of the letter is a sanguine portrait, dated 1943, signed by Pière COLOMBIER (Pierre Charles Henri), known as [Compiègne, 1896 - Montrouge, 1958], French film director and screenwriter. "An accident during shooting forced me to redo a whole week of work. In addition, the bad weather has caused me to take eight days off. I therefore ask you to take over Marius at the Variétés with the company you choose. Jacqueline Bouvier and Raymond Pellegrin will come on September 1 or during September to play the roles of Fanny and Marius. Do you agree? Yours affectionately, Marcel Pagnol".

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