Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A letter from Irene Selznick, in which Selznick encloses a batch of photostats of the stage sets for each scene of "The Chalk Garden". She reviews the necessary alterations of each set and solicits a rapid response from Beaton with his views.
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, regarding the recruitment of a new assistant for Beaton, and proposed alterations to the ground plan.
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, regarding poster designs for "The Chalk Garden".
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, regarding a new ground plan for "The Chalk Garden" [Letter Incomplete]. Pencil note on first page reads: "Answered 1/3/55".
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, requesting a fuller response from Beaton to her letter, dated January 30th, than the reply that he has recently sent to her.
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter in which Selznick berates Beaton for not sharing her concern about the relative progress of the play. Selznick acknowledges that everyone has pressures and distractions, but stresses the need for Beaton's complete commitment to the play's development, since she feels that they have not had "the application and concentration" of which she is sure Beaton is capable.
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A letter in which Selznick thanks Beaton for the elevations he has sent and requests his cable address. She apologises for not answering his letters sooner, as she has not yet been able to decipher them.
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, confirming that Selznick will be staying at Claridge's (Mayfair, London) from the 25th April, and that she has met Helen Pons.
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, regarding photostats for the ground plan, and contact details for communicating with Bagnold during her visit to Cape Town.
Selznick, Irene Gladys (1907-1990) socialite and theatrical producer