Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House
- Beaton/A/A2/14a/48
- Item
- 21 Feb. 1949 (Circa. Letter dated 'Feb 21st Monday'.)
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Reminisces about the time he spent with Garbo in New York. Describes the boat journey back to England with William Somerset Maugham and Monroe Wheeler. Refers to his mother's ill health. Describes the scene on his return to Reddish House. Mentions that David and possibly Michael are in Tangier, Juliet [Duff] is in Bristol, and his sister, Baba, has visited Reddish. Sends news of Clarissa Churchill and her new cottage. Eulogises Bebe [Christian Berard], detailing the circumstances of his death. Discusses his short term plans. Refers to Nella Webb's predictions for Garbo. Writes a list of thanks, a list of things he is looking forward to, and a list of things he misses, regarding Garbo.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer