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de HAVILLAND, Olivia (1916 Tokyo- 2020 Paris). French-British-American actress. She was popular from 1935 to 1988. She appeared in 49 featured films and was one of the leading actresses of her time. Her best-known role was as “Melanie Hamilton” in Gone With the Wind (1939). She received 5 Oscar nominations She dated Howard Hughes who gave the actress her first flying lesson. She also had a relationship with Jimmy Stewart. She became interested in politics and campaigned for FDR’s re-election in 1944. Olivia de Havilland and her sister Joan Fontaine are the only siblings to have won an Academy Award in a lead acting category. Uncommon autograph letter signed, one full page, Paris, July 24, 1979 to Dear Mr. Orth. She writes: “Many, many thanks for your kind birthday greetings. I so much appreciated your remembering the day. With my every good wish, Most Sincerely.” Wonderful signature together with her hand addressed envelope.................$125.00
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