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Fellini 's Assistants Letter

Rome, 4 March 1959

Dear Mr. Cage,

I am writing on behalf of Dr. Federico Fellini, to whom your name was given, by friends who saw him on the television broadcast “Leave It or Double It.” Unfortunately, Fellini did not have the pleasure of enjoying it: and since he is preparing the film ‘La dolce vita’ with many celebrities, he would like to have some of your photos, possibly with various expressions and in full length.

Thank you in advance and best regards

For Federico Fellini,
GianFranco Mingozzi
(assistant director)

Riama Productions – Cinecittà – Rome

I would like to thank Monica Ambalal for generously providing a translation of this letter.

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