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GEORGE M. COHAN - 2pp. Autograph Letter Signed with envelope - Vintage - Fascinating content
To George Buck - Catholic Actors Guild. Postmarked (Wednesday) August 13, 1941, New York, NY. 7.25\" x 10.5\". Rec\'d Hotel Astor, Aug. 14, 8:00 AM.
In bold pencil Cohan writes to Buck:
\"Wednesday / Dear George / Just got your letter - I\'m going to the country for the balance of the week but expect to be back in town first part of next week. So most any day from Monday on I\'ll get together with you on the Theatre Authority matter.I had a letter from Walter Vincent last week regarding the Guild\'s resignation from same - of course as you say I know nothing of the disagreement, and as a matter of fact I don\'t see where the conference will get any advantage out of my sitting in. I explained to Walter over the phone that I was a mere figure head as Guild President but he thought I should sit in never the less and so as long as you feel the same way about it I suppose there\'s nothing else to do. I haven\'t been feeling any too spry here of late and have been trying to get some thing out of the old Sunshine Cure in the country.Glad to know the Guild is in good financial condition - Don\'t let Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt hear of this or they\'ll find some way to get even.All good wishes - Best to Gene - Sincerely, George M.\"
At the time, George M. Cohan was President of the Catholic Actors Guild. George Buck was Executive Secretary. Gene Buck, referenced above was First Vice President.Cohanwas an American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer and theatrical producer. He wrote, composed, produced, and appeared in more than three dozen musicals on Broadway. Cohan wrote more than 50 shows and published more than 300 songs during his lifetime, including the standards \"Over There\", \"Give My Regards To Broadway\", \"The Yankee-Doodle Boy\"and \"You\'re A Grand Old Flag\".
Walter Vincent was partner with Sidney Wilmer. Theywere prominent figures in American theatre, known for their successful operation of a large chain of vaudeville and movie theaters. Their New York City-based business, \"Wilmer & Vincent,\" at one point owned over 20 houses.Horizontal folds, otherwise clean throughout. Fine condition both.
