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DeMille, Cecil B. (1881-1959) to Duncan Boss

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.084 Author/Creator: DeMille, Cecil B. (1881-1959) Place Written: Culver City, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 28 July 1927 Pagination: 1 p. + env. 27.8 x 21.4 cm Order a Copy

Responding to Boss's letter congratulating DeMille for his film "The King of Kings." DeMille expresses his happiness that his movie spreads the message of Christ and has an appeal that crosses denominational lines.

DeMille, Cecil Blount, 1881-1959

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