St John‘s College Personal Collections

Beaton/A/A2/14a/132
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2 Jan. 1948

Addresses to 'Mrs Beaton' in room 249.51. Reads 'Mr Thompson phoned'.

Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer

Three copies of a typescript entitled '1946: Greta'.

Beaton/A/A2/14a/130
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1946 (Circa. Date from title but events described took place in 1951.)

Regarding Garbo's interview for American Citizenship, and her reluctance for Beaton to show himself on stage at a performance of a ballet he had designed.

Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer

Typescript copy of letter to Jack Minster

Beaton/D/1/9/62
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8 September 1959

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Thanks Minster for his encouraging comments. Justifies his right to intransigence in the interest of the play. Criticizes Wolfit for inserting big speeches of his own into the play without Beaton's agreement. Would prefer that the play did not go to London. He will try to be as civil as possible to Wolfit during the photo call. Feels that he does not have the support of Seale as he ought. Is ready to rewrite the play to include Seale's proposed improvements but wants Wolfit and Seale to respect his text. Asks Minster what time it would be convenient for them to meet with Seale.

Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer

Typescript copy of letter to Jack Minster

Beaton/D/1/9/56
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2 September 1959–3 September 1959

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Beaton writes that they made a great mistake in taking Wolfit who has no team spirit. No progress has been made in ridding him of his "cliché tricks and barnstorming artifices". Hopes Minster will find an advantageous way of getting rid of him. In his postscript, Beaton comments: "the bully has deflated as soon as a firm stand was taken." Minster should on no account let him come to London.

Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer

Typescript entitled 'Greta'.

Beaton/A/A2/14a/131
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1946 (Circa. Document undated.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Reflects on Greta Garbo's reserve and its effect on him.

Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer

Typescript letter signed to Jack Minster

Beaton/D/1/9/82
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22 October 1959

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Asks Minster to place the document in which he presents "dispassionately, [his] appreciation of the Wolfit matter" before the Society of West End Managers, if he agrees with it.

Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer

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