Ernest Hemingway's steamy letter to Marlene Dietrich to be auctionedMarch 12, 2014 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A steamy letter from Ernest Hemingway to screen siren Marlene Dietrich is going on the auction block later this month, with the price starting at $54,000, New York Daily News reported. The hefty price tag may have something to do with the risqué contents of the missive, which Hemingway signed as “Papa.” Hemingway met Dietrich on a cruise from Paris to New York in 1934. The letter is from 1955, some years into their friendship. “Dear Kraut,” Hemingway begins, launching into a response to Dietrich’s recent difficulties with a production in Las Vegas. Hemingway offers some racy suggestions for how he would take the reins of the play. The letter is from a 250-piece collection of Dietrich’s belongings that includes sunglasses, photographs, clocks, and one of her black tuxedos. Until the sale, some of Dietrich's belongings are on display at the Hollywood Museum in LA. Related links: Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |