Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/387/7
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/387/7
Title
Autograph letter to Beaton.
Date(s)
- 2 Jan. 1949 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
8p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(d 1969)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sends the press cuttings from the first night of "The School for Scandal". Discusses the play. The production was "brilliant". Describes how, when Sir Laurence thanked Beaton at the end of the play, a large part of the gallery gave spontaneous cheers. Feels Beaton can be confident about the success of his own play as he too has his fans. Discusses friends and acquaintances. Has been thinking of "The Gainsborough Girls" and Beaton conjuring up some more lovely settings. Has had no word yet from the Queen at Sandringham. Discusses the Royal pictures. Has to go into hospital about her gall bladder.