From the estate of French actress/singer Lilo de la Passardiere:
Signed typed letter from Hollywood actor, Edward G Robinson, to Lilo and Guy de la Passardiere. Typed on The Stanhope Hotel Stationary, February 16, 1956, this charming letter reads:
Dear Lilo and Guy -
Thank you for your warm good wishes, particularly the "merde"- without which I wouldn't have succeeded.
Continued good luck and happiness to you both -
It was good to see you both the other night -
Eddie (Robinson)
EGR/eh
Very rare signature of "Eddie" as he normally signed Edward. The letter is in good vintage condition, light aging, paperclip indentation to top left corner, and horizontal folds. See photos, they are part of description.
About Edward G Robinson: Edward G. Robinson was a Romanian-American actor of stage and screen, who was popular during Hollywood's Golden Age. He appeared in 30 Broadway plays and more than 100 films during a 50-year career and is best remembered for his tough-guy roles as gangsters in such films as Little Caesar and Key Largo.
About Lilo: Lilo was born in Dortmund, Germany in 1921 as Liselotte Johanna Lewin, In 1953, she played the lead role in the musical Can-Can at the Shubert Theatre, NYC. She was known for singing "C'est Magnifique" and "I Love Paris", written by Cole Porter.
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