Jean SCOTTO

Autograph letter signed by the composer Vincent Scotto, sent from Marseille to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (16 lines in blue ink) regarding a joint project with the director of the Bouffes Parisiens Albert Willemetz, Raimu, Carlo Rim and Vincent Scotto.
Fold mark inherent to mailing.
"Mercredi le 2 septembre 1941,
Mon cher Carlo, as-tu vu Raimu ? Je pars vendredi matin pour Paris, j'aurais aimé avoir une réponse. Voici une nouvelle lettre de Willemetz pour toi. J'espère que tu seras content de ton collègue Vincent. Cordialement à ta femme et toi. V. Scotto." ["Wednesday, September 2, 1941,
My dear Carlo, have you seen Raimu? I leave Friday morning for Paris, I would have liked to have an answer. Here is a new letter from Willemetz for you. I hope you will be pleased with your colleague Vincent. Cordially to your wife and you. V. Scotto."]

Autograph letter signed by composer Vincent Scotto, addressed from his Parisian home, to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (44 lines in black ink)
Vincent Scotto insists with his friend and collaborator Carlo Rim, whom he considers too hesitant and indecisive, that he find the motivation to contact theater man Albert Willemetz so that the latter will stage the play that the two Marseillais created together for fear that their project might fall through:
"July 2nd
My dear Carlo,
in response to your letter I must tell you that I am leaving for Paris Sunday 6th, final deadline, and that I would have liked to bring Willemetz the authorization and conditions for our play to be performed because I sense that with all these hesitations we are going to miss out again and that it's another play that will be performed instead of ours. I would have wanted you to write me a letter in this sense: "My dear Willemetz. It is understood that we authorize you to perform our play at the Bouffes Parisiens and to touch it up according to the needs of your theater. You are also authorized to write the lyrics for the songs according to the performers. I will cede to you for this, assuming that the play is declared at 12%. 1% on my rights and Mr. Vinc. Scotto, 2% on his which will make, 3% Willemetz, 4% Scotto, 5% Carlo Rim, but it remains well understood that if the play is not performed by January 1st, 42 in one of your theaters we will consider this contract as null and void and we each regain our freedom." Here my dear Carlo is more or less what I would have wanted to bring to Willemetz. Of course if this no longer pleases you, I am always wholeheartedly with you but think it over carefully because there are opportunities that don't come again. Our regards to your wife. I embrace you. V. Scotto. Regarding the song I'm waiting for Jo Bouillon but I remind you that they are not completely finished from the lyrics standpoint. Vincent. Telephone me and write me: Lycée 18-68, 18-69."

Autograph postcard dated and signed by composer Vincent Scotto, addressed from his Parisian home, to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (15 lines in black ink)
"Le 16 sept. 41
Mon cher Carlo,
Il faudrait que nous ayons au plus tôt une réponse soit de Raimu soit de Charpin ou bien encore de Delmont quoique pour ce dernier l'affaire sera difficile à Paris car Willemetz demande, dans notre intérêt, que Edith Piaf soit épaulée par une vedette homme faisant affiche. Si nous avons Raimu ou Charpin, nous sommes sûrs d'un succès. il faudrait activer car tu ne l'ignores pas, on présente à Willemetz environ 2 pièces par semaine. Ecris-moi au plus tôt et reçois ainsi que ta femme mes bonnes amitiés." ["September 16, 1941
My dear Carlo,
We need to have an answer as soon as possible either from Raimu or Charpin or even from Delmont although for the latter the matter will be difficult in Paris because Willemetz asks, in our interest, that Edith Piaf be supported by a male star who draws audiences. If we have Raimu or Charpin, we are assured of success. We should hurry because as you know, about 2 plays per week are presented to Willemetz. Write to me as soon as possible and receive, as well as your wife, my warm friendship."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, one vertical fold to margin of front cover.
Reading markers with handwritten notes by the dedicatee inserted in the work.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Vincent Scotto to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob : "Pour toi Carlo au dialogue plein d'esprit coloré!.. L'on a pas besoin de décor quand tu parles de la Provence. Ces timides souvenirs... V. Scotto Octobre 1947." ["For you Carlo with dialogue full of colorful wit!.. One doesn't need decor when you speak of Provence. These timid memories... V. Scotto October 1947."]

Amusing autograph letter signed by composer Vincent Scotto, sent from his Parisian home, to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (15 lines in blue ink) about his state of health and the upcoming pleasure of sharing a pastis with him once he is perfectly "vertical".
Folding traces inherent to postal handling.
"Mon cher vieux,
ta lettre m'a fait plaisir. J'ai été horizontal pendant quelques jours par la faute d'une saloperie de congestion mais tu me connais, je ne me suis pas laissé faire. Je suis maintenant un peu en biais et j'espère être bientôt vertical, j'en profiterai pour aller prendre un pastis avec toi. S'il te plait d'assister à l'une des premières de mon opérette à Mogador donne moi un coup de fil. Ton Vincent Scotto.
P.S. Bonne année pour 1949 car il est trop tard pour celle-ci." ["My dear old friend,
your letter pleased me. I was horizontal for a few days because of a damned congestion but you know me, I didn't let it get the better of me. I'm now a bit slanted and I hope to be vertical soon, I'll take the opportunity to go have a pastis with you. If you'd like to attend one of the premieres of my operetta at Mogador give me a call. Your Vincent Scotto.
P.S. Happy New Year for 1949 as it's too late for this one."]

First edition of this album containing 25 piano sheet music pieces performed notably at the Casino de Paris, the Moulin Rouge, the Folies Bergères and interpreted by Mistinguett, Josephine Baker and Maurice Chevalier.
51 pages of sheet music in total, several advertisements at the end featuring photographic reproductions of stars of the era, notably Maurice Chevalier.
Cover illustrated with a color illustration by Jack Roberts.
Spine slightly split with some minor lacks. Pleasant interior condition except for a dampstain to the lower margin of a few leaves at the end.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autograph signed by Vincent Scotto to Antoine de Dounes.
Exemplary slightly worn.