Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/36/8
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/36/8
Title
Typescript letter to Beaton
Date(s)
- 3 Jan. 1948 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1913-82)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Thanks Beaton for the food parcel he sent. Discusses the progress of the costumes for "The School". V.L.'s (Vivien Leigh) balldress has been worked round to the original design. Describes how this has happened. The Sneerwell medallions are successful. The "Aunt" is doing very well and has almost reached five thousand. Discusses the "Aunt". Gielgud (John) is not doing well at the moment and his reputation as an actor is suffering. Encloses patterns for Beaton. Complains about the wardrobe people at the Old Vic. Has managed to find the majority of the furniture needed at Old Vic prices. L.O. (Laurence Olivier) has passed it all. The premiere of the "School" will be at the Capitol cinema in Perth.