Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Beaton asked him to take down these notes while he dressed. He has just spoken to Weissberger who said that in the USA Beaton could sue Wolfit for damages. The complaint would be reported in the press, which would be very damaging to Wolfit, and then they could drop the suit. According to Beaton, Sykes' confidence that Wolfit would not find another job is "wishful thinking" and he is determined to denounce Wolfit even if it costs him money - but not too much. Asks Eileen if she has posted the private letter yet - Beaton does not want to read the reply when it comes. Weissberger suggested replacing the word "blackmail" by "exert pressure". Seale might be able to get a list of Equity Rules from Ernest Clark who said they were "all terribly sorry" about what Wolfit was doing to the play. Quotes the concluding sentences of the London Times Review [A3/1/65] which Jim will include in his report.