Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Mentions letter he had written to Beaton before, but decided not to send, as he saw 'it was nothing but a list of complaints'. Quite a few of Beaton's pictures have appeared in the new "Bazaar". Had his pictures developed at the Hoffman lab and they did a 'splendid' job, but he 'nearly dropped dead when they handed me a bill for almost $300'. Discusses various acquaintances. Oliver had to fly out to California because his mother had a stroke. One of Jack's plays is going to be done at the Westport theatre this summer. Discusses various plays and Audrey H's new film, "Love in the Afternoon". Rene Bouche has painted two portraits of Capote. Mentions the Logans. Has finished a children's book, a story and an article. Kelly has gone blind. Discusses "Gigi". Bill Paley has not committed himself regarding "Madame Butterfly", but seemed interested.