Hepburn, Katharine. (1907–2003) Signed Letter about

Hepburn, Katharine. (1907–2003)

Signed Letter about "Keeper of the Flame."

A short but interesting letter from the great American actress and Academy Award winner. 1p. 8vo. Dated X -29-1992. Typed letter, signed in black ink "K. Hepburn." In full: "I'm glad you liked 'Keeper of the Flame' - As far as I know - it was not inspired by Lingbergh [sic] and his trip - I certainly don't think that film was pro-Nazi - " Mailing folds, else fine.

The 1943 MGM film stars Hepburn and Tracy and was direceted by George Cukor. "It was a melodramatic political thriller, capturing much of the tenor of the times, in which a journalist tracks down the zealously protective widow of a great American hero - Lindbergh-like in some way - whose Yankee Doodle patriotism turns out to be a front for fascism. It was not difficult for Hepburn to press George Cukor, always eager to prove he could direct drama as well as romantic comedy, into service. She convinced Tracy that this would be a wonderful way to make a worthwhile political statement." (A. Scott Berg, "Kate Remembered," p. 198) (8789)

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