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Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
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Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Details the gardening he has already done at Reddish house. Considers how he will furnish the house.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Writes that he is returning to London to escape the building work at Reddish. Discusses how the house will be furnished. Describes an evening drive in the woods. Hopes that Garbo will visit him at Reddish. Wonders whether he will visit Garbo in a helicopter. Speculates that the helicopter will become the new mode of transport.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Richmond

Complains that he has been too busy. Summarises current affairs, including Russia's deteriorating relationship with Europe, and shortages of fuel and food in England. Describes gardening at Reddish. Mentions his mother's enthusiasm for the house and notes her ageing. Writes that, with Alexander Korda's return from New York, work was finished on 'An Ideal Husband' and restarted on 'Anna Karenina'. Discusses Vivien Leigh. Mentions that he is spending five days in a nursing home in Richmond to recover from exhaustion.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Explains that, as Garbo is travelling, he is saving all his letters to send to her at a future date. Anticipates a time when Garbo will visit Reddish house. Refers to the changes he is making at Reddish. Worries about high taxes in England and fragile peace in Europe. Describes the public reaction to a warm summer. Details a schedule for two weeks' holiday that he is about to embark on. Hopes he will see Garbo when he is in America from November-January.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Describes his trip to Paris. Mentions that he has dreamt of Garbo.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Describes his journey back from Paris: the quantity of his purchases prevented him from accepting a lift in a friend's aeroplane. Thanks Garbo effusively for food parcels. Plans for a future with Garbo.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Discusses Garbo's visit to London and regrets having missed her. Details how he has been passing his time at Reddish House and the improvements he is making.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House

Wishes Garbo could have joined in his enjoyment of clearing a stretch of river at the end of his garden at Reddish. Asks Garbo to dine with him when she is in London. Informs her that after January he will be working hard for Alexander Korda again.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House

  • Beaton/A/A2/14a/17
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  • 7 Sep. 1947 (Circa. Letter dated 'September the seventh. Sunday morning')

    • Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Describes the effects of the current warm weather. Refers to a book which he is writing. Expresses his feelings for Garbo. Considers that, of all his friends, he would like to introduce Garbo to Augustus John and his family.

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

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