Janus: Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

St John's Library/Beaton/A3/1 contains:
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56	Telegram to Beaton in London from Hurstbourne Tarrant (Hampshire)
57	Copy of reply to telegram to Wolfit
58	"Well there was the Beaton decor..."
59	"Mr. Beaton's new creation is NOT a still life"
60	"Successful Newcastle reception for the new Cecil Beaton play"
61	Typescript copy of letter to Jack Minster
62	Text of telegram for Jack Minster, to be phoned by Eileen Hose to Bruce Montgomery
63	Autograph letter signed to Beaton
64	Autograph letter signed to Beaton
65	"Gainsborough's life in drama form entertaining qualities"
66	Typescript letter signed with autograph postscript, to Beaton in London
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Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Title	Typescript copy of letter to Jack Minster
Reference	A3/1/61
Creator	Cecil Beaton
Covering Dates	8 Sep. 1959
Extent and Medium	2 p.; paper

Content and context

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.

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Wolfit, Sir Donald (1902-1968) Knight, actor and theatre manager

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