Gouaille Pauline Carton! She Critiques a Show, Autographed Signed Letter

  
Autograph letter signed by this mythical actress addressed to radio director Francis Gastambide.

Fifty years after her death, her name has not been forgotten. This actress, who was known and appreciated for her roles as maids and chambermaids, became a mythical figure on the theatrical stage.

She also had that sharp, lively wit that you can “hear” in the letter, as well as a knowledge of the world of entertainment admired by Sacha Guitry.

In this letter, she sharply criticizes a performance she disliked because it was unprofessional. “Did this puzzle, in which I messed up so much—pardon me!—not annoy you too much? The ‘patched-together orchestra’ system [which] is what purists would call ‘crap’!

Mestral’s voice has turned completely pale. Poor Félix Marten, who ‘brought down’ the song Calomnie by telling his life story beforehand. Poor Jean Weber, monologuing after speaking for himself? And so, long live the whole clan that shone brightly: Dumesnil, Grello, Marten, Dac, Jean Nohain, etc.

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While reading the cast list, she mentions the shortened name of Simone Paris as “Bary”! “You must think I’m terribly annoying, but admit it: what I’m saying is not crazy.