Item 1 - Typescript letter signed to Beaton

Thanks Beaton for his letter. Has just been to see "An Ideal Husband". Feels that it is inevitable that the film will be compared with the recent stage production. Was 'astonished to see how a very funny play was turned into a very unfunny film'. Discusses the various faults of the actors in the film. Discusses the aspects of the film that he did not like. Praises the costumes and could see the style of Beaton in a lot of the visual side of the film. Encourages Beaton to continue working in films. Believes that Beaton should have been allowed to design the sets as well as the costumes. Discusses "The School" (for Scandal?). Is sending Beaton a set of photographs of the designs. J.G. got 'stinking' reviews for "Medea" in the "New Yorker".