March 3, 2011
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | DWS Variable Series I (File No. 811-04257) |
| Registration Statement on Form N-14 |
| (File No. 333-171876) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby request that the effective date for the Registration Statement on Form N-14 referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of March 4, 2011 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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Sincerely,
DWS VARIABLE SERIES I
By:/s/ John Millette Name: John Millette Title: Vice President and Secretary | DWS INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
By:/s/ Caroline Pearson Name: Caroline Pearson Title: Secretary |
