L. Arnold Weissberger. Typescript letters to Beaton.
- Beaton/A/A1/562
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- 2 Jan. 1957–8 July 1963
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
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Archival description- Beaton/D/1/3/14
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- 17 September 1954
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter from Arnold Weissberger, regarding the length of Beaton's stay in America, and a request that his best wishes be passed on to Beaton's mother, who is unwell.
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/3/38
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- 14 December 1954
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, regarding Weissberger's on-going negotiations with Irene Selznick, primarily their dispute concerning the payment of Beaton's living expenses while working on "The Chalk Garden" and the cost of hiring an assistant.
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/9/18
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- 20 August 1951
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Weissberger writes that reading the reviews have made him realise he had lost perspective on the play, which can still be improved. He feels though that the critics are harsher with the play because the name Cecil Beaton is attached to it. He is sending Philippe de Croisset a cheque for 51,000 francs.
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/3/24
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- 23 September 1954
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, regarding the royalties to be paid to Beaton in return for the use of his set and costume designs in the Broadway production of "Quadrille". Weissberger notes that he has received no further note from Irene.
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/3/65
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- 11 January 1956
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, in which Weissberger discusses initial arrangements for Beaton's contract for work on the musical, "Little Glass Clock".
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/3/67
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- 13 January 1956
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, regarding his discussion with Irene Selznick over her decision not to re-use the décor from the American version of "The Chalk Garden" for the London production.
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/9/79
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- 19 October 1959
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Weissberger writes that Eileen's letter "would do a lawyer credit". They must follow Milmo's conclusion. Their only way to get at Wolfit is via Minster to the Society of West End Theatre Managers. Thinks there is a cause of action for damages, although it would be difficult for Beaton to prove what the damages were. By bringing the action they would have a privileged document that the press could publish.
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/3/1
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- 4 August 1954
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, regarding the possible conflict of interests in Beaton having been asked to design the set and costumes for two productions "Portrait of a Lady", dir. David Selznick, and "The Chalk Garden", dir. Irene Selznick [David and Irene Selznick had separated by this point]. Weissberger suggests that it would be impossible for Beaton to commit to both productions and therefore requests that he sends Weissberger a message to indicate which he would prefer to work on.
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
- Beaton/D/1/3/64
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- 10 January 1956
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, regarding the set designs for the English production of "The Chalk Garden".
Weissberger, L Arnold (1907-1981) entertainment lawyer and photographer
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