Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo [from Villa Mauresque, Cap Ferrat]
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Describes his stay at William Somerset Maugham's house near Nice, France. Complains that he is in ill-health and troubled by vivid dreams, many featuring Garbo. Details his plans to return to England via Paris. Asks after Garbo's plans for the summer.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Villa Mauresque, Cap Ferrat
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Describes his stay at William Somerset Maugham's house near Nice, France. Mentions that he is rewriting his play. Refers to Juliet Duff. Details his activities whilst on the French Riviera. Expects to feel the loss of Bebe [Christian Berard] when he travels to Paris.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House
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