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American film director Cecil B. DeMille signed this letter with a blue pen. The letter, which is dated May 23, 1956, is him respectfully declining an invitation to a salute towards the Ed Sullivan show because he had been banned from the show by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He is known as one of the most influential film directors and producers of all-time, and a founding father of American cinema. His last film “The Ten Commandments” is also his best known. Good condition. Measures 8.25” x 11”. Comes with a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.