PARKER, Sir Gilbert, Baronet (1862-1932). Author and politician.
Collection of twelve Autograph Letters Signed (six with initials), 2 Letters Signed, 1 Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Betty Ross with a Typewritten Letter Signed to Sir Owen Seaman, in all 30 pages 8vo, 1926 to 1931. Documenting a close relationship, both personal and professional between the two writers, both of whom wrote for films.

'... '... The Diary and the articles and the talks of the hospitals and the nurses and the lurid story of effort in these blue-black regions are records that all the world should read. It has been a revelation of dramatic and human interest to me, and character is behind it all. American money and American interaction in world affairs, as shown by President Hoover, are priceless assets in the story of the nations. ...'
'... I am delighted to know that your little movie "Contrary Mary" has been done in techni-colour by the Warners. ... To get a good start in the film world is most important and it is good that you are well started. There is no better firm in the world than Warners. ... Warners have the best director, I think, in the film business. I used to see John Barrymore every day in the Courland film ... .'

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