AUGUST 3rd.'62.

Thanks your, 31st.ult. Yes, I heard that the late 'Mussolini' liked to watch the L&H Films, I understand there were several other nobilities, 'TITO' Yugoslavia, the late Prince Harold, Denmark, President Auriol, France. etc. I doubt Hitler or Stalin ever saw them, they had enough trouble of their own without watching ours.!
          Again my regards & best. Trust alls well & happy.
                    Sincerely as ever:

                    STAN LAUREL.

OCEANA LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN EXCERPT

                    Aug.8th.'62.

Appreciate the prominent inclusion of Babe [Hardy] & I, that's quite a museum. Sad about Marilyn Monroe, was'nt it? Tragic.
                    As ever:

                    STAN LAUREL.

POSTCARD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    AUG.11th.'62.

Thank you for your letter Steve. Pleased to know you had a wonderful time at the Camp. Note you are continuing your vacation with a trip to Niagra Falls & Hyannis Port, Cape Cod, thats nice you will have the opportunity to visit the home of your President Kennedy, am sure that will be most interesting to you & something to always remember. Wish you a very happy & pleasant two weeks.
          Kindest regards,
                    Sincerely:

                    STAN LAUREL.

P.S. Have you seen the Larry Harmon's "LAUREL & HARDY" Comic Book? published by Dell Co. N.Y. check with your local newsdealer .
 

OCEANA LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    AUGUST 21st.'62.
Dear Dick Sloan:
          Many thanks yours, 18th.inst.
Am happy to know the news about Chuck [McCann] & everything is OK with his L&H program - I can fully understand not hearing from him, he's certainly had his hands full these last few weeks - Freedomland, W.P.I.X. show & taping the Sunday morning show plus all that travel back & forth. I imagine (hand on the hip) 'HE'S ALL FAGGED OUT'.! I guess by now, he's all rested up & back to normal again but he's foolish to take on so much work, its a terrible strain on the nerves & system in general & lack of sleep etc. then's the wear & tear OF GOING TO THE BANK & that laughing routine is murder especially when you can't control yourself.!!
          Note Chuck's Birthday is Sept. 2nd. will certainly send him a telegram, I'll sign it anonymous.! that should send him into hysterics.! Note your friend Leo de Lyon appeared in the Command performance in '55. that Gold Placque name plate on his dressing door must be something new - never heard of that before - many many top Stars have appeared on several occasions before Royalty but were never accorded the Gold Placque treatment - that [is] certainly an interesting souvenir to have.
          Am looking forward to knowing who that young lady is that Chuck know[s] who claims to be the daughter of one of the Fred Karno Troupe, am wondering if she resembles Chaplin? (fireside chats was a big hobby of his.!).
          Note your comments on the L&H Comic book - frankly I have'nt paid much attention to the story material or the characterization of L&H in general. I do'nt know whether Harmon is responsible for the material & drawings in these books or not am under the impression this work is done by the Dell publishing Co's Staff. I'll mention it to Harmon when I talk with him again - I seldom hear from him, so of course have no idea what the situation is concerning the Cartoon Series, as far as I know they are now in full production & are to be syndicated in the Fall - what they are like, I have'nt the slightest idea - have'nt seen any of the film, except a short piece of a TEST, was'nt too impressed incidently - the color looked very good indeed, but that does'nt produce laughs.
          Thanks again Dick - always nice to hear from you with all the current news.
          Again, my regards & best to you & yours.
                    Sincerely as ever:

                    STAN LAUREL.

P.S. My best to Chuck & his family.
 

POSTCARD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    AUGUST 28th.'62.

Thanks Bob & Marie [Hatfield] your note,23rd.inst. Nice hearing from you & to know alls well - note your Cousin Marie is visiting with you, please convey my kind wishes & apologies for the long delay in acknowledging her letter, one of these days when I feel 'Up to it' I'll probably forget all about it.!! RIGHT BOB? RIGHT.!! pleased to note your Dad has adjusted himself to his new surroundings - just shows you Bob what you can't do when you never make up your mind.! especially when you put that greasy, kid stuff on your hair - from now on use ketchup - THATS MUCH BETTER.!
          Bestest to your Mother, selves & Cousin Marie, from us both here.
                    God Bless.

OCEANA LETTERHEAD - 849 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                    AUGUST 29th.'62.
Dear Mrs Short:
          Thanks yours,24th.inst.with enclosure of letters from Mr Omiston, manager of the Tatler News theatre in Newcastle-On-Tyne. When you visit him again, please convey my thanks & appreciation for his kind sentiments so graciously expressed.
          Note you are getting to see the L&H films Mr Omiston listed for the next few months, trust they will still afford you a few laughs & happy memories.
          Am returning your letters herewith as you requested.
          Again my kindest regards & every good wish to Mr Short & your kind self.
          God Bless you Hinney.!
                    Sincerely always:

                    STAN LAUREL.