[ Autograph ] Abel Gance 1889-1981 French film director particularly noted for his expertise in silent films and technical innovations, especially in his classic Napoleon. Good content A.L.S. signed "Abel Gance' twice at conclusion, Paris, Oct. 27, 1958 to French poet and playwright Jacques Audiberti 1899-1965 Mr. Audiberti. In part: '...Ithas been a long time since I enjoyed a good play. La Hobereaute gave me such a pleasure. Most certainly, if Rabelais and Shakespeare were alive, those two would be your most enthusiastic admirers. I would like to see the play again... find here that special love reserved for those true poets, such as your are, who, as you so well put it, 'pace to and fro' in the prison of life... " Very good.