Own a unique piece of Hollywood history with this signed letterhead from St. Victor's, the church known as the "Padre of Films". Rev. John Devlin, a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, signed this original document. The letterhead is in excellent condition and is a must-have for any collector of autographs or Hollywood memorabilia. The piece was made in the United States and is a true original, adding to its value. It is perfect for anyone interested in the historical aspect of Hollywood and its religious influence.

Pastor of St. Victor Catholic Church in West Hollywood, California, for 47 years, from 1929 to 1976. Rev. Monsignor John Joseph Devlin was a graduate of Mungret College near Limerick, and was ordained a Catholic priest on June 11, 1922 in his native Ireland. He came to America that same year, and he arrived at St. Victor's parish in 1929. During his almost half century of leadership there, he opened the school, and oversaw the building of the convent and rectory. Msgr. Devlin was also the founder and director of the West Coast chapter of the Legion of Decency, which rated Hollywood movies for their moral content (or lack thereof). He was a frequent script consultant, and for many years he was known as Hollywood's "Padre of the Films." According to the Internet Movie Database, he was an uncredited a technical advisor, listed as J. J. Devlin, on the films, "Angels With Dirty Faces" (1938), "Joan of Paris" (1942), and "The Song of Bernadette" (1943). He was honored as a Domestic Prelate (Monsignor) by Pope Pius XII on September 16, 1950.