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Description: Jesse L. Lasky congratulates and thanks O. P. Heggie for his “fine cooperation and splendid performance” in the “Zoo in Budapest.” After seeing the preview, Lasky thinks that they “have a very fine picture,” and “sincerely believe[s] that [Heggie’s] interpretation of the role of Dr. Grumbaum will contribute much to the success of this picture.” Signed: “Sincerely Yours/ Jesse L. Lasky”

One page typed letter signed on 8 ½” x 5 ½”  “Jesse L. Lasky Productions” stationery. Has an accompanying transmittal envelope addressed to O. P. Heggie, Hollywood Hotel, 6811 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. Item #A01974

Jesse L. Lasky (1880-1958)  was a pioneer American motion picture producer. He was a key founder of Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company that eventually merged with Paramount Pictures and Famous Players. He and his brother-in-law Samuel Goldwyn were the first to employ Cecil B. DeMille. He was also one of the founders of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science.

O. P. Heggie (1877-1936), an Australian theater and film actor, began in amateur theater productions in Sydney and London. He gained prominence on Broadway (NYC), playing the lead in Androcles and The Lion, Old Man Minick in Minick, Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, Diggory in She Stoops to Conquer and others. He moved to Hollywood in 1928 and appeared in 27 films, including: The Count of Monte Cristo, The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu, etc.

Condition: Fold lines, otherwise very good.