Letter to the French playwright, M. Jean Pierre Gredy
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Letter from Beaton [?], in which Beaton laments certain alterations to the set design and hopes to persuade Gredy et al. that his suggestions would be beneficial. Beaton also encloses a costume chart with the letter.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A typewritten letter, in which Beaton writes that he has been making models of some of the scenes and ground plans. He also has a number of costume designs, but will wait to show these to Aoyama in person when he arrives in New York later in September.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, concerning set designs.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, concerning set designs.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, concerning revised set designs.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter; Beaton praises Aoyama's work on 'Madame Butterfly' and expresses his anticipation in working with Aoyama for the 'Turandot' production. He also discusses particular set designs for the opera.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Handwritten note, in which Beaton expresses his distress in having heard that Barbara Karinska has not yet been fully commissioned to create the costumes for 'La Traviata'. Beaton writes that Karinska is an artist and should be treated with great deference; she is unhappy with the present situation.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Pen Portrait: George Platt Lynes
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript paragraph on the American fashion photographer George Platt Lynes (1907-1955).
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Printed menu with pencil drawing of Greta Garbo on reverse
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Lunch menu from a New York bistro, with drawings on the reverse of Greta Garbo's head and a standing figure viewed from behind. Autograph caption reads 'Mercedes' Sister, D[--?] Greta -- March 1950'.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Statement on Beaton's relations with George Cukor
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript draft statement, unaddressed and unsigned, though clearly written by Beaton, in which he airs his grievances in working with the American film director, George Cukor (1899-1983) on the Hollywood production of 'My Fair Lady'(1964). In particular, Beaton writes that the limits Cukor has imposed on his taking photographs of the actress Audrey Hepburn while she is on set demonstrate a distinct lack of consideration for Beaton and his work. Beaton believes that this lack of consideration is another symptom of some deeper resentment on Cukor's part, and unless it can be overcome, there will be further pressure on a relationship that is already strained.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer