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ANNIE GETYOUR GUN “HAPPENSTO BE A ‘HIT SCORE’”
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BERLIN, IRVING. Typed Letter Signed, “Irving,” to fellow-songwriter Harry
Ruby, complaining of his advanced age, replying to a question concerning Berlin’s giving a
lecture on writing a hit song, and expressing his approval of a television or film version of
Annie GetYour Gun. 1 page, 4to, personal stationery; horizontal folds. (TFC)
Np, 2 December 1957
[200/300]
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. . . [Y]ou mention ‘three score and ten’. It’s true. I am approaching that mark and these days
I seem to feel every minute of it. . . .
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As for ‘Annie’, Ellin and I went down to Manie Sack’s office to see it in color and I was
really pleased with how good a job they did. I agree with you that this happens to be a ‘hit
score’.They took out the secondary love interest which included two lousy numbers . . . .”
26-YEAR OLD BERNSTEINTO CARUSO’S ASSISTANT
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BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, to Enrico Caruso’s
personal assistant Bruno [Zirato], bust portrait showing him as young man in bow-tie: “Al
carissimo Bruno— / with gratitude, / apologies, fond / memories, hopes, / profound
friendship, and affection— / Lenny / NYC ‘44.” Inscribed in the image, upper right.
9
1
/
4
x7
1
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2
inches; short closed tear at upper edge repaired verso with cello tape, remnants of
prior mounting at edges verso, scattered dings and creases.
NewYork, 1944
[400/600]
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MUSICIANS
LOTS 161-173