Pierre BRASSEUR (1905-1972). L.A.S., [1965?], to Marcel Pagnol; 3 pages in-4 with additions or highlights in red felt pen and small drawings. An amusing letter from the actor, who talks enthusiastically about his upcoming plays and film shoots: "My dear Marcel, I hope you have some doubts, or perhaps you're convinced [...] of the happiness, the [a joie, that I have to interpret your text next fall. [...] Starting again is the opposite of giving up! [...] Here's to Shaw! For Merlusse another joy another happiness, you know that But: I've got to learn your devil's text - it's got to be rehearsed - and not in a hurry like we're doing more and more these days. [...] Don't forget to give me some bitchy - scathing - and mephistopheliquoluciferian retorts lined with cowhide - but above all, funny! Attached is a L.A.S. "Pierre", to the painter Félix Labisse (1p. in-4), about a play he is finishing writing...