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Beaton/A/A1/259/4
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- 23 Jan. 1930 (Creation)
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2p paper
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Enjoyed Beaton's letter from 'the home of the stars'. Discusses films such as "All Quiet (On the Western Front)" and "Hallelujah". Contemplates the off-screen lives of the stars. Comments on the German book, "Four Years" that he is struggling to read and gives his opinion on the film, "Atlantic". Jokes about the effect of velvet on the actresses, Nancy Price and Ellaline Terriss. Moves on to criticise Nancy Price's talents as an actress. Found the writer of "The Matriarch" boring and tiresome. Is moving out of his house for a month while it is being decorated. Feels unhappy about it as the new flat is smaller. "Kew" comes out in February and he will send a copy to Beaton's house. Mentions Beaton's involvement in the German newspaper, "Der Querschnitt". Asks if Beaton has seen any of the work of Casparius. Discusses Asquith's new film which he feels is 'pitiably bad'. Bawden is having his new work on Morley College Walls unveiled by Baldwin. Is planning to attend. Hopes Beaton liked New Orleans. Mentions that Valerie Taylor has married.