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Beaton/A/A1/107/62
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- 1949–1962 (Circa. No date given.) (Creation)
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3p paper
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Thought he would write a note to Beaton while waiting for Ina. Discusses the lack of good theatre in New York at the moment. Capote's piece came out. M. Case said she was sending it to Beaton. It has been 'rather a sensation'. Discusses various people's reactions. Beaton's publishers have been advertising his book 'splendidly'. Alan Lerner and his former wife had a 'terrific scene' in El Morroco, 'tears, screams: they transferred to the street where it lasted an hour'. Liked Beaton's jacket for the new Mitford and enjoyed the book. Jack was pleased when Beaton's picture of him appeared in the "Bazaar". His play opens on 15th January. Read "Vanessa" and found it boring. Is back working on his short novel. Discusses the Harrisons. Discusses Irene and Edie. Gives various other small items of news.