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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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Describes his feelings on hearing news that Garbo has seen many of his friends during her time abroad. Informs Garbo that he will not attend the party that Ivor Novello is giving in her honour. Invites her to have dinner with him. Details his activities at Reddish.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from 'Chez les Oliviers'

Mentions that he has had news of Garbo from David. Updates her on the progress at Reddish house. Complains of London, his mother and his secretary. Refers to a book that he is trying to finish before travelling to America. Writes that he is designing for a Lawrence Olivier production of 'School for Scandal'.

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

Considers whether or not Garbo could leave behind her film career and make a new life in Europe. Complains about London, comparing it to the countryside. Details the improvements being made at Reddish house. Fears that he will not see Garbo whilst 'the old Russian sturgeon is impressario' (referring to George Schlee).

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

Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo

  • Beaton/A/A2/14a/21
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  • 5 Oct. 1947 (Circa. Letter dated 'Sunday Oct 5th? Or 6th?'.)

    • Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Expresses his disappointment that Garbo did not visit him in London. Blames the 'Russian sturgeon' (George Schlee).

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

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