A Typed Letter Signed From Stan Laurel Celebrating His Oscar Win

STAN LAUREL (1890-1965). Laurel was an English actor, director, and writer best known as one half of the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He and his partner, Oliver Hardy (1892-1957), appeared in 107 productions together between 1927 and 1955, pioneering slapstick comedy and embodying the transition from silent films to talkies. TLS. 1 pg. 8” x 10”. May 23, 1961. Oceana Apartment Hotel, Santa Monica, California. A typed letter signed “Stan Laurel” to Walter Krawczyk: “Many thanks for your kind congratulations on my Oscar Award. I appreciate very much your kind sentiments so graciously expressed. I feel gratefully happy to receive this wonderful tribute, only wish my dear late partner had been here to share the honor he helped make possible. Again my sincere thanks. My kindest regards & every good wish. Sincerely always: Stan Laurel”. At the 33rd Academy Awards in March 1961, Laurel received an Honorary Academy Award “for his creative pioneering in the field of cinema comedy.” Stan Laurel was known for being gracious to fans and answering fan letters like this one. There are two typing errors in the letter, as the words “wish” and “again” are overtyped over previous versions and is in very good condition with light folds.