Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/103/3
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/103/3
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Brighton
Date(s)
- 23 June 1949 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(b 1908)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Was pleased to receive Beaton's letter giving news of Matilda's success. Discusses Matilda. Started to write to Matilda last week, but did not get very far, as did not know whether to congratulate or commiserate. Congratulates Beaton on his work on "School for Scandal". Is delighted to hear that the script of "Gainsborough Girls" is being well received. Discusses details of the play. Has had Teddy Rattigan's new play "Adventure Story" on for two weeks. Discusses the merits and faults of the writing and acting in the play. Gives news of various other plays. Writes about the themes in Rattigan's play. Looks forward to seeing Beaton and is sorry to hear that he has a cold. Finds Brighton a nice place to live.