^Lot 1048 Fritz Lang

Esteemed German-American film director (1890–1976) who helmed such classics as Fury and the landmark science-fiction epic Metropolis. TLS in German, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 13, 1939. Letter to Arthur Kaufmann in which Lang apologizes for having been away from Hollywood and for only having now received his letter. He says that he would be pleased to sit for him for a group portrait he is undertaking and proposes times for the sitting and sends his Santa Monica address. At the bottom, Lang handwrites directions to his house. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, small tape repair to top left, and scattered creasing and toning.