MARCEL L’HERBIER (1888-1979) Manuscript letter signed and typed letter signed

1) Handwritten letter signed, to "My Dear Friend" No date L'Herbier congratulates him on his "energetic and consoling intervention in the Emile Fabre affair... he has not forgotten him if he is again involved in the making of "Scandal" [Le scandale, a film by Marcel l'Herbier released in 1934]. 1p. on letterhead paper with his name and address in Paris. 27.3 x 21.5 cm In French Folds inherent to the mailing. Good condition. 2) Typed letter signed, addressed to Jean Toulout Paris, 6 July 1945. L'Herbier is sorry but the cast is complete for the film he is making and there "was no valid role" for him. "...Apart from the usual triangle, there are really only comparses, and more clowns than actors..." 1p. on letterhead paper with his name and address in Paris. 27 x 21 cm In French. Frayed edges, small tears, folds, without affecting the text. Marcel L'Herbier was a French film director of the first avant-garde. He was also a precursor and fierce defender of the notion of author in cinema. Jean Toulout (1887-1962) was a French actor who had both a theatrical and a film career. Screenwriter and director, author of radio plays. Defender of the artists performers.