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Beaton/A/A1/36/3
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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/36/3
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Typescript letter signed to Beaton
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- 9 Dec. 1947 (Creation)
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2p paper
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(1913-82)
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Has been to see Alick with details of the Joseph Surface Library. Then went to the Haymarket where the first rehearsal was taking place. L.O. was giving out cuts for the text with 'all the zest of a frenzied Chinese executioner'. Describes a debate with Vivien Leigh about the pearl buttons. Leigh won the argument. Desribes an argument with Leigh about the colour of her balldress. Was 'shattered' to hear that the patchwork is definitely not going to be used. Discusses designs for Maria. Has been to Covent Garden to see the new Massine ballet. Discusses his opinion of the ballet. Mentions article in the "Evening Standard" and encloses it for Beaton to read.
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- Leigh, Vivien (1913-1967) actress (Subject)