Typescript letter from Beaton's secretary to Lord David Cecil (1902-1986)
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- 13 Oct. 1953
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter from Beaton's secretary to Lord David Cecil (1902-1986)
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter to Lady Clementine Spencer-Churchill (1885-1977)
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter to Simon Fleet (1913-1966)
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter from Beaton's secretary to Charles Henri Ford (1913-2002)
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
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 from the Plaza, New York
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Imagines Garbo on her travels by train. Misses Garbo. Details his activities in New York since Garbo's departure. Praises Gerard Philipe's performance in the film, 'Diable au corps' or 'Devil in the flesh'. Worries about 'Russia's agression' in world politics. Discusses the possibility that Garbo will star in an Alexander Korda production. Criticises Alexander Korda for believing that Kieron Moore could play 'a sympathetic lover' opposite Garbo.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Writes about reminiscing with his old school master. Critiques Lawrence Olivier's film version of 'Hamlet'. Mentions that he spent the weekend at a house party before returning to London and then Reddish House. Sends news that his elderly female friend and neighbour, Edith, died. Mentions Michael Duff and David.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Questions Garbo about work on her house and about whether she is going to visit him. Reports that he has been writing and gardening a lot. Reports his meeting with Alexander Korda who gave him a choice of films to work on. Refers to visits from Bebe (Christian Berard) and Truman Capote. Plans to travel to Paris with David, to meet his 'little Greek friend'.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Details two stays in London. The first including attending Bebe's [Christian Berard] new ballet, and visiting an abandoned house which once belonged to Alma Tadema. The second including going to parties, and having dinner with Helen Hayes and Beaton's sister. Describes his activities once back at Reddish, including writing and judging a flower arranging competition at a local fete. Sends news that his friend, Emerald Cunard is dying. Asks Garbo a list of questions. Postscript: Reports that Alexander Korda wants to employ him for two films.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Reddish House
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Plans to spend a week in London working on photography, then travel to Bradford-upon-Avon for the bank holiday. Believes he will spend August at Reddish House supervising the decorators. Describes a drive from London to Reddish with a car full of furniture. Wishes Garbo had accompanied him on a trip to a nursery specialising in old-fashioned roses. Mentions a visit from the Lunts.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer