1947 Letters
LAUREL AND HARDY FEATURE PRODUCTIONS LETTERHEAD - TYPEWRITTEN
Palace Theatre,
Blackpool. Lancs.
2nd.May 1947.
R. Tuckfield Esq.,
Hippodrome Theatre,
Dudley.
Dear Mr. Tuckfield,
Very many thanks indeed for the orchestrated parts of "Lazy Moon" and "Lonesome Pine," which we received together with your letter of 28th.May.
We tried over the arrangements this morning, and are delighted with them. They are exactly the kind of orchestrations we require, and we appreciate fully the amount of work you must have put in.
We have your address filed, and should we require any further orchestrations, we shall most certainly ask you if you will be good enough to do them for us.
Please give our kindest regards to everyone at the Hippodrome.
With Best Wishes,
Yours Sincerely,
THE ADELPHI HOTEL LETTERHEAD - Liverpool - HANDRWITTEN
21-5-47.
Dear Stad,
Thanks for yours. Will be happy to meet you for a few minutes Saturday evening tween shows - we're pretty busy finishing up. I know you understand.
Sincerely,
Laurel & Hardy
LAUREL AND HARDY FEATURE PRODUCTIONS LETTERHEAD - HANDWRITTEN
Empire Theatre,
Liverpool. Lancs.
21st.May 1947.
Dear Mable [Yates],
Thank you for your letter. We were sorry to learn of your bad accident, and to know that you were no longer able to visit the Cinema or the Theatre.
We could not let the occasion pass without you having the opportunity of seeing our show, so wo we have made the following arrangements to enable you to see the Matiness performance on Saturday afternoon May 24th.
A taxi, with an attendant to assist you, will call at your home at 1.30 P.M. on Saturday, and bring you to the Theatre. Attendants at the Theatre will help you to your seat, which has been reserved, and a taxi will take you home again after the show. So be ready at 1.30 P.M. Saturday.
With Best Wishes,
This is the story of Mrs. Mabel Yates, and how American stage and screen stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy became her fairy godmothers. Mr.s Yates is sixty-nine. She has spent many years in hospital. Almost from childhood she has suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. Ten years ago a shop blind fell on her. Four years ago she was in a tram accident. And now paralysis has come to scourge her. Mrs. Yates has had two great sources of happiness—her job as a music teacher and watching Laurel and Hardy films. She has followed Laurel and Hardy from the earliest slapstick shorts. Last week, she heard that Laurel and Hardy were appearing personally at the Empire, Liverpool, but for three years she has not been able to move further than her home in Hartington Road, Liverpool. So she wrote and wished them luck, and said she was sorry she could not see them. Back came a letter asking her to attend on Saturday afternoon, and a taxi with an attendant called for her. After the show Mrs. Yakes said: "God bless them for this kindness." The two comedians themselves were reluctant to discuss their sympathetic gesture.
LAUREL AND HARDY FEATURE PRODUCTIONS LETTERHEAD - HANDWRITTEN
Empire Theatre,
Liverpool, Lancs.
21-5-47
Dear Betty Gray,
Just a line to thank you for your lovely & gracious gift - it was very sweet of you & deeply appreciated.
It really was a pleasure to meet you - sorry your visit was so short - both Mrs Laurel & myself thought you very charming -
Again very many thanks with kind wishes always.
Most sincerely,
LAUREL AND HARDY FEATURE PRODUCTIONS LETTERHEAD - HANDWRITTEN
Funny you should mention Ulverston. Just back from visiting there today—quite a turn out. I was presented to the folks at the Coronation Hall and was given a copy of my Birth Certificate on the Balcony outside. A wonderful time. Was thrilled to death.
Winter Gardens,
Morecambe.Lancs
27-5-47.
Dear Mary [Shaw],
Delighted to receive your sweet letter - Funny you should mention Ulverston. Just back from visiting there today - quite a turn out - I was presented to the folks at the Coronation Hall & was given a copy of my Birth Certificate on the Balcony outside. Then went over to 3 Argyle St. - went through the old home - brought back many memories. Had lunch with all the Officials at the Golf Club - a wonderful time - was thrilled to death. What do you mean you want to see me for a few minutes - I expect you to stay as long as you can! We play 6 weeks in Manchester starting July 21st. But if you would rather come here to Morecambe some early Saturday morning & spend the day - would love to see you - I am staying at the Elms Hotel - Let me know Dear and I will look out for you & Nellie.
Bye now - Fond love to all
affectionately,
xxx
HSTAN & BABE JUDGE A BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST - 1946
