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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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

Typescript draft statement, unaddressed and unsigned, though clearly written by Beaton, in which he airs his grievances in working with the American film director, George Cukor (1899-1983) on the Hollywood production of 'My Fair Lady'(1964). In particular, Beaton writes that the limits Cukor has imposed on his taking photographs of the actress Audrey Hepburn while she is on set demonstrate a distinct lack of consideration for Beaton and his work. Beaton believes that this lack of consideration is another symptom of some deeper resentment on Cukor's part, and unless it can be overcome, there will be further pressure on a relationship that is already strained.

Lunch menu from a New York bistro, with drawings on the reverse of Greta Garbo's head and a standing figure viewed from behind. Autograph caption reads 'Mercedes' Sister, D[--?] Greta -- March 1950'.

Typescript paragraph on the American fashion photographer George Platt Lynes (1907-1955).

Includes correspondence, diaries, notebooks, typescripts and one photograph.