ERICH VON STROHEIMA collection of correspondence and associated material referring to Von Stroheim's career in France, between 1936-1940 including a season ticket for Le Cercle du Cinéma, 1936, illustrated with a head and shoulders portrait photograph of Von Stroheim, 3¼x4in.; a typescript letter, signed from director Jean Renoir, dated December 14th, 1938, Mon Cher Eric, Je suis plongé comme un fou dans les derniers travaux de 'LA BETE HUMAINE'. Ce film doit sortir bientôt, et tu dois comprendre mon état d'enervement. C'est un film trés dur et j'ai un peu peur...Je t'embrasse de tout mon coeur signed Jean Renoir, 2pp. with corresponding envelope; other letters refer to various films such as La Grande Illusion and Le Duel; a manuscript draft of a letter in Von Stroheim's hand regarding his contract with Rex Films, 4pp.; four pencil sketches by Von Stroheim for military equipment, titled Officer's Cavalry Saber (sic), Austrian Officer's (infantry) sabre, Mans's belt in rear and Cavalry Enlisted Men 10½x8in.; and a large quantity of telegrams, some drafts in Von Stroheim's hand, majority referring to travel and payment arrangements for Erich's recall to Hollywood from France for nine weeks filming in 1940. (a lot)