Autograph letter signed, to filmmaker Denise Tual in Paris, March 1958

Jean Cocteau

Date d'édition : 1958

A propos de cet article

A hand-written letter from Jean Cocteau dated Tuesday 25 March 1958 to film-maker Denise Tual in Paris, commencing 'Ma Denise.' The letter is written in the context of the film Le testament d'Orphée (The Testament of Orpheus), written, directed and starring Jean Cocteau, released in 1960 (one of three films that make up the 'Orphic Trilogy'); Denise Tual was employed by Cocteau to work on the film and Cocteau regularly corresponded with Tual regarding the film. With envelope also in Cocteau's hand that says 'Madame Tual'; presumably posted by hand. Also the word and numbers 'LIT 1327' in black pen on the envelope, also I believe in Cocteau's hand. On paper watermarked 'OCF Savoyeux'. See the photo. In fine condition; horizontal and vertical fold along the letter axis; letter pinned to the envelope. 27cm x 21cm. Provenance: from a collection of correspondence between Cocteau and Denise Tual, director and film editor, who was employed by Cocteau to work on Le testament d'Orphée (documents that include a contract between Cocteau and Tual for her work on the film, signed by Cocteau, in my possession).

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Autograph letter signed, to filmmaker Denise Tual in Paris, March 1958
• Date de parution: 1958
• Reliure: No Binding
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• Signé: Signed by Author(s)