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Two letters to Beaton from Arnold Weissberger, requesting Beaton's signature on the contract for his work on "Portrait of a Lady". Weissberger also writes that the director for "Portrait" is Jose Quintero and that, although none of the major casting has been done, he understands that they are trying to cast Cathleen Nesbitt as the Countess Gemini.

Typewritten letter from Weissberger, with a query regarding the royalties to be paid to Beaton in return for the use of his set and costume designs in a new Broadway production of "Quadrille".

A letter to Oscar Olsen, c/o Austin & Noyes, from Arnold Weissberger. Concerns Beaton's contract as Costume Designer for "Portrait of a Lady".

Typewritten letter, regarding communication between Jennifer Jones and Beaton.

A typewritten letter to Irving Schneider, c/o Irene Selznick, from Arnold Weissberger. Duplicate copy. Concerns Beaton's contract as Costume and Scene Designer for "The Chalk Garden", and a supplement letter-agreement for Beaton's services as a photographer.

Typewritten letter, in which Weissberger confirms Beaton's agreement to the terms of the contract for his work on "The Chalk Garden". He requests that if both she and Irving Schneider would read the rider for the contract, would they approve it and finalise dates to allow arrangements to proceed.

Typescript letter, regarding the set designs for the English production of "The Chalk Garden".

Weissberger thanks Eileen for sending copy of her letter dated 14 Oct. Eileen's letter to Beaton was an exceptionally well written document coming from a non-lawyer. Subscribes to Milmo's conclusions.

Weissberger writes that Beaton showed him her letter. If the statement to Equity is not a privileged communication, Weissberger agrees with Milmo that it shouldn't be sent, as Beaton would risk an action for libel. Beaton could tone down the document and send it to Minster to present to the Council of Theatre Managers in London. "Virtual blackmail" could be changed to "indirect pressure". Beaton is afraid however that Minster will be half-hearted about this. He wishes to do his utmost to expose Wolfit's misconduct to the public. Weissberger suggests suing for damages so that the press would report it. Mr Brendan Smith of the Dublin International Theatre Festival is reported in the Irish Independent of Sep. 22 to have said that Wolfit's statements made people think that the play was bad "with the result that many stayed away". Although Beaton wants to see Wolfit dealt with he does not want to involve himself in extravagant expenditures.

Typewritten letter, regarding the contract agreement between Beaton and Irene Selznick, the terms of which are now in the process of being finalised. Weissberger also discusses the contract terms for Beaton's work on the costumes for "Portrait of a Lady". He concludes by noting that when the managers of "Quadrille" understand Beaton to be visiting the U.S. in the autumn, they will undoubtedly also wish to engage his services, for which a formal contract should be formalised.