STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    July.2nd.'58.
Dear Mrs [Marie] Hatfield:-
          Thanks yours of June 16th.
Well here we are - finally moved in. Like it very much here, especially the good TV reception we get here, (all 7 channels), what a relief after the Malibu situation.
          Was pleased to note your Mother was making good recovery & fortunately no bones broken.
          Mrs L does'nt care much for Pool swimming - prefers the ocean, the beach is only a couple of blocks from here, so not far to go.
          Am still taking the Xray treatments (18 to date), the Dr is pleased with the progress, but its still a bit painful & uncomfortable when I eat. Anyway am glad its not serious.
          They are running the L&H films here again but I do'nt bother to see them as they do'nt start till midnight, the Late late show. I think "Chumps At Oxford" is being shown next Friday night.
          Think thats about all for now. Mrs L. joins in every good wish to Bob & self & take tare of yourselves.
          Bye & God bless.
                    Sincerely:-

                    Stan Laurel.
 

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STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    July.2nd.'58.
Dear Ernie [Murphy]:-
          Sorry delay in acknowledging yours of June.10th. due of course to the moving business from Malibu. Yes Frankie Fouce has grown up, married, & I think [has] four kids. Like his father, he turned out quite a successful business man with projects of his own - how time flies.!           Thanks for the Italian boy's address, will send him an 8x10 picture - you should be good for a free spaghetti dinner nexct time you go there.
          Note you did'nt start on your trip yet, imagine you are anxious to get that deal straightened out.
          We like the new place very much - more activity around here so not so lonesome. Am taking a series of X-Ray treatments - had a sore spot inside my lower jaw, caused by irritation of my denture & became infected - had a malignancy test made, but thank goodness no trace of anything. These treatments are to clear it up, the Dr. is pleased with the progress, but its still pretty painful & can't wear my dentures yet - I've sure had my share of sickness these last years.
          Bye Ernie, take care of yourself.
          Love & best from us both here.
                    As ever:-

                    Stan Laurel.
 

STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    July 3rd.'58.
Dear Gary [Arnold]:-
          Thanks your letter of June 28th. & post card of the 1st.inst. Pleased to know you recd. the TV guides OK.
          Am afraid my writing to your local TV stations would'nt be of any influence in the running of the L&H films - I think it would be a waste of time trying.
          Regarding your trip down here, it depends on which route you take, you can go direct to Los Angeles, or to Hollywood or right to Santa Monica. If you wish to visit Santa Monica first you take the Coast Highway 101. If you check with the Auto Club they will give you maps & information.
          My phone number is EXbrook 3-5656. This place is easy to find, as the Avenue faces the Ocean front - three blocks North of Wilshire Blvd. You can't miss it.
          All for now Gary. Wish you a pleasant trip down here. Regards & best,
                    Sincerely:-

                    Stan Laurel.
 

STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    August 7th.'58.
Dear Mrs [Marie] Hatfield:-
          Thanks your nice letter of July 25th.
Happy to tell you I am through with the Xray treatments &
am feeling much better, my ailment has all cleared up, its sure a relief after that long session. Am not able to wear my denture yet, it seems the formation of my guns have slightly changed on account of my trouble, but am hoping it will soon rectify itself if not I will have to have a new set made.
          Note you saw "Bonnie Scotland" recently, its strange it has never been shown around here, also "The Devil's Brother" ("Fra Diavalo") these were two of our best films.
          Thanks for the clipping of "The Golden Age of Comedy" - wish I could have seen that, it must be very interesting.
          Am pleased to know your mother is doing to well & now able to get around - thats wonderful.
          We have been having quite a few visitors recently now that we are beck in Town, we missed all this by living so far out in Malibu, its nice to see our friends more often, am certainly glad we moved here.
          Not much to tell you, so all for now. Trust alls well with you both.
          Mrs L. joins in regards & best.
                    Sincerely:-

                    Stan Laurel.
 

STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    August 14th.'58.
Dear Ernie [Murphy]:-
          Thanks yours of July 8th.
Happy to tell you I am through with the X-ray threatments & feeling much better - able to wear my denture again, it was sure a miserable three months not having any solid food. Anyway am glad its over with.
          We are very happy in the new apt here - really pleasant. Sorry to hear about your ear infection, must have been terribly painful - hope by now its cleared up & back in shape again - these lousey ailments can sure get you down.
          I never did hear from the Spaghetti guy that I sent the picture to, the shock was probably too much for him - still wondering how I got his address.
          I mislaid the clipping you sent me, so can't think what it was about.
          I guess you have returned from your visit to straighten out the Property deal, trust it turned out satisfactory.
          All for now Ernie, trust alls well & happy.
          Love & best from us both here.
          Good luck & God Bless.
                    As ever:-

                    Stan Laurel.
 

PHOTO SNAPSHOT AND OCEANA APARTMENTS BROCHURE - AUGUST 18, 1958