HELLMAN, LILLIAN. 2 autograph letters signed ("Lillian") to producer Herman Shumlin. Moscow and New York, n.d. [circa 1940's]. Together 5 pages, 4to, the first letter with several words cut-out by U.S. censor (a printed disclaimer slip laid in); the first letter with envelope. (3)

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HELLMAN, LILLIAN. 2 autograph letters signed ("Lillian") to producer Herman Shumlin. Moscow and New York, n.d. [circa 1940's]. Together 5 pages, 4to, the first letter with several words cut-out by U.S. censor (a printed disclaimer slip laid in); the first letter with envelope. (3)

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The first letter describes Hellman's impressions of Russia during wartime: "...I was met at the plane by...Eisenstein, who is a charming man. I think you will be pleased to know that they know all about you. I have no plans as yet. There was talk last night of my going to Leningrad and the front. But for a few weeks I would like to sleep in a bed and wash underwear..."

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