Item 29 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Connecticut

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Beaton/A/A1/107/29

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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/107/29

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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Connecticut

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  • 21 June 1956 (Creation)

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Has finished his "New Yorker" pieces. Has settled down for the summer in a 'huge, rather amusing house with wondeful views' and is staying until the end of September. Then they will go and stay with Oliver. Describes Oliver's house. Would like Beaton to come and stay in the apartment on the top floor. Has seen "My Fair Lady" three times. Thinks it is the best show he has seen and was proud of Beaton's work. Went to the openings of "Shangri-La" and "New Faces" and thought they were 'gruesome'. Gives opinions of various plays, films and books. Saw Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller the other night. Discusses the marriage. Mentions Beaton's friends, the Guests. They are still looking for a director for Jack's play.

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