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Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from London

Heard from Mick Jagger that Beaton received a 'personal bruising' from his experience on "Coco". Is glad the show has been a success, but there has been a wear and tear on people's nerves. Hopes Beaton will rest somewhere warm and abroad. Was disappointed they could not do Beaton's play. Has become engrossed in the novels of Jean Rhys and read them with admiration. While reading "Quartet", felt that there was a play to be made. Obtained the rights of this novel and went to see Mrs Rhys. She admired the idea and was co-operative and constructive. Discusses ideas for the play. Imagines Marianne Faithfull in the role of victim. Asks if Beaton is interested in this idea.

Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Clarence House

Thanks Beaton for his letter and copies of the two photographs that Beaton wishes to reproduce in his book. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother is entirely agreeable to these photographs being reproduced in Beaton's book. Queen Elizabeth mentioned that there is a very attractive photograph of Her Majesty taken at the Coronation with her Pages. Queen Elizabeth had in mind that Beaton might wish to include this in his publication. Does not know whether Beaton had this in mind. It was used in one of Queen Elizabeth's Christmas cards.

Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from London

Is delighted that Beaton thinks "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" is a good idea. Unfortunately, the dates with Beaton's musical clash. The production would need to be designed by December, rehearsals would start in February and the play would open in April. Anxiously waits and hopes Beaton can do it. Leslie is in Hollywood waiting to dub.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton

Discusses details of his planned visit to England in August. Was glad to hear about the beautiful parts of Egypt and sorry to hear about the ugly ones. Was appalled at what he read in the Koran in his religion course and it did not kindle a desire to go to Muslim countries. Would like to spend some time with Beaton in August if he is not too busy. Is looking forward to a holiday.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Santa Monica

Thanks Beaton for his letters and for the review of his novel. Is happy that Beaton and Kin like it so much. Many of the reviewers have been shocked. Had some hilarious weeks working on "The Loved One" with Terry Southern. Had some fascinating weeks working on a screenplay of Carson McCullers' "Reflections in a Golden Eye". Tony Richardson seems delighted with it. Thinks "The Loved One" is going to be something quite unique. Richardson wants him to work on another screenplay of a novel by Marguerite Duras called "Le Marin de Gibraltar". If he does it, he will stay in California and hopefully see Beaton in October. If not, he will go to New York with Don. Don's new work is very interesting and often wild and mad. Isherwood appears very briefly as one of the mourners at John Gielgud's funeral in "The Loved One".

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Hampshire

Wanted to tell Beaton how much he liked the pantomime. Was sorry he could not come round to Juliet's afterwards to tell Beaton in person. Beaton and Oggie were superb. Has never seen Oggie look so ravishing. If he had not been ill, he would have joined the party, bringing with him Dylan Thomas, 'the almost new but quite unintelligible poet'.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London

Discusses jewellery taken over by Mrs Musker and what has been left. Thought best not to claim on the insurance for a lost cigarette lighter. Went to see the dress rehearsal of Beaton's ballet and thought it was heavenly. There were lots of people at the rehearsal and they were all very enthusiastic about Beaton's clothes. Also saw "Follow the Sun" and thought it was a poor show on the whole. Heard from Mrs Beaton that Beaton is arriving back in April. Hopes Beaton will not be furious, but she has told Martin that he had better stick in his present job and not go back to Beaton. Has heard appalling stories about his drunkeness from William. Asks if Beaton wants her to engage another chauffeur for him. Hopes she has done the right thing. Mrs Laycock has paid off her bill.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton

Thanks Beaton for the flowers. Apologises for not thanking him sooner but the past sad days have postponed her intentions. Believes the new young Queen will bring happiness to people. Imagines that she longs to be home at such moments.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton

Tells Beaton that he thinks the financial year runs from April 1st to March 31st. Encloses calculations of how much Beaton has earned and informs him that he need not pay much income tax. Tells him to include entertaining expenses. Informs Beaton that he seems in need of a rest, and tells him to give up photography and spend three weeks in the Italian lakes "with someone with whom you are not in love". Will send 12 films, hoping they are for Beaton's own use or else Leng shall be "imprisoned".

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