Copy of typescript letter to Laurence Evans
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Beaumont does not feel that the script of "The Gainsborough Girls" is ready for production and sends his embarrassed apologies for taking so long to reply.
Beaumont, Hugh Binkie (1908-1973) theatre manager
Hugh Binkie Beaumont. Typescript letters to Beaton.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Beaumont, Hugh Binkie (1908-1973) theatre manager
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Beaumont writes that he has read the latest script and is still not satisfied about it ( particularly the second scene of the second act ) and therefore does not want to produce it. He won't ask him to make any more alterations. Adrianne is flying back to England on the 25th. Eileen and Murray MacDonald are looking forward to seeing Beaton for "Mrs Tanqueray."
Beaumont, Hugh Binkie (1908-1973) theatre manager
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Beaumont still isn't convinced the rewritten play is up for production. There was some improvement in the characters but the originality of Gainsborough's character has been lost. Beaumont is still very much against the opening scene of Act II scene 2.
Beaumont, Hugh Binkie (1908-1973) theatre manager
Typescript letter signed to Maud Nelson
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Beaumont read the script of "The Gainsborough Girls" carefully and has written to Beaton and Laurence Evans about his decision.
Beaumont, Hugh Binkie (1908-1973) theatre manager