| Description | File containing letters related to Coward’s play, 'Cavalcade’ from the following individuals:
1/ Transcript of a letter from Mr Casey of Department of External Affairs, Canberra, dated 8th October, 1940. Notes down Noel’s traveling plans.
2/ Transcript of a letter from Countess Amherst of 1 Wilton Crescent, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Noel. Congratulates Noel on ‘Cavalcade’. She has been to see it.
3/ Transcript of a letter from Marchioness of Anglesey of 170 Queen’s Gate, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Mr Noel Coward’. Thanks Noel for ‘Cavalcade’.
4/Transcript of a letter from Yvonne Arnaud of Lyall Cottage, Eaton News, Eaton Square, dated 19th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Noel’. Congratulates him for ‘Cavalcade’.
5/ Transcript of a letter from Baden Powell of Beefsteak Club, 9 Green Street, Leicester Square, dated 10th November, 1931. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Mr Cochran’. Thanks Noel for making it possible for him and his wife to see ‘Cavalcade’.
6/ Transcript of a letter from the Hon. Maurice Baring of 18, Cheyne Row, Chelsea, dated 17th October, 1931. Congratulates Noel on ‘Cavalcade’. He offers some criticism. See also COW/4/I/2/59
7/ Transcript of a letter from Sir Kenneth Barnes of 35 Acacia Road, dated 1st October, 1942. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel Coward’. He was moved by Noel’s play ‘Cavalcade’. See also COW/4/I/2/61
8/ Transcript of a letter from Eric Baume of 85 Fleet Street, London, dated 8th October, 1942. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Noel’. Praises Noel’s film.
9/ Transcript of a letter from Mary Borden of Three Smith Street, Westminster, dated 6th October 1931. Letter is addressed to ‘Noel’. He is going to Carlisle and will see ‘Cavalcade’ end of October. See also COW/4/I/2/103
10/ Transcript of a letter from Alan Bott of 37 Chelsea Park Gardens, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Coward’. Questions some of Noel’s choices in the ‘Cavalcade’ plot.
11/ Transcript of a letter from Edouard Bourdet of La Villa Blanche, Tamaris s/Mer, dated 30th April. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Asks for advice about the choice of Cambridge Theatre as one of the venues for his upcoming tour.
12/ Transcript of a letter from Horatia Boyle of 11 De Vere Cottages, Canning Place, dated 16th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr. Coward'. Thanks Noel for his show.
13/ Transcript of a letter from the Marchioness of Cambridge of 72 Eccleston Square, London, dated Wednesday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr. Coward'. She had the most enjoyable evening when she went to see the 'Cavalcade' recently.
14/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Castlerosse of 8 Smith Square, Westminster, dated Wednesday. Letter is addressed to 'Noel dear'. Congratulates and praises Noel for his play.
15/ Transcript of a letter from The Hon. Sir Evan Charteris of 118 Eaton Square, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Coward'. Praises the aesthetics of Noel's play 'Cavalcade'.
16/ Transcript of a letter from Sir Gerald Chichester of Buckingham Palace, dated 29th October. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Thanks Noel for giving him two seats at the Drury Lane to watch Noel's play. Informs Noel that the Queen particularly enjoyed herself during the show.
17/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Colefax of Argyll House, 211 Kings Road, Chelsea, dated Tuesday. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Praises Noel's play. See also COW/4/I/2/188
18/ Transcript of a letter from Sir Duff Cooper of 90 Gower Street, dated 18th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. Could not praise Noel's play enough. He is upset with some of the criticism the play has received.
19/ Transcript of a letter from The Hon. Roland Cubitt of 20 Hyde Park Gardens, dated 14th October 1931. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. The production of 'Cavalcade' is a masterpiece in his opinion.
20/ Transcript of a letter from Zena Dare of Rossmore Castle Monaghan, Ireland, dated Monday 1931. She is sorry to have missed the first night of the play. She is off to Belfast for now but longs to see 'Cavalcade'. See also COW/4/I/2/221
21/ Transcript of a letter from Harold Dearden of 29, Clarendon Road, Holland Park Ave. London, undated. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. He is emotionally moved by the amazing beauty and nobility of the production.
22/ Transcript of a letter from Leo D'erlanger of Park House, Rutland Gate, dated 29th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. It has been a pleasure for him to read the description of the proceedings at Noel's play in the newspapers. COW/4/I/2/236
23/ Transcript of a letter from George H. Doran of 153 Queen Victoria Street, London, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Congratulates Noel for a formidable and remarkable stage production.
24/ Transcript of a letter from Ora Douglas of 3 Lochview Terrace, Gartcosh, dated 22nd March, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr. Coward'. She enjoyed 'Cavalcade' very much that she went to see in London.
25/ Transcript of a letter from Henry Dreyfuss of 580 Fifth Avenue, New York, dated 1st June, 1932. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr. Coward'. Praises 'Cavalcade' after having just finished reading it. He looks forward to seeing it on stage.
26/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Juliet Duff, dated Sunday. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Noel'. Praises 'Cavalcade'. She finds it both funny and heart breaking at the same time. See also COW/4/I/2/254
27/ Transcript of a letter from Sir Michael Duff of Vaynol, Bangor, Wales, dated Thursday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr. Coward'. Writes to say that he appreciates 'Cavalcade' very much. See also COW/4/I/2/255
28/ Transcript of a letter from Vivian Ellis of 597 Finchley Road, Hampstead, dated 18th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel Coward'. He watched 'Cavalcade' last night and was left speechless. Congratulates Noel for the play. See also COW/4/I/2/275
29/ Transcript of a letter from The Hon. Evelyn Fitzgerald of 2 St Michael's Alley, Cornhill, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Offers congratulations for the play.
30/ Transcript of a letter from Helen Fitzgerald of Lees House, Less Place, North Audley Street, dated Wednesday. Letter is addressed to 'Noel darling'. Praises 'Cavalcade' extensively, in particular Noel’s speech at the end of the play.
31/ Transcript of a letter from Arthur Forster of 25 Elvaston Place, dated 15th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Offers congratulations for the play.
32/ Transcript of a letter from A. S. Frere of Gatton Tower, Near Reigate, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Noel, my dear'. 'Cavalcade' was a triumph. Thanks Noel for the tickets.
33/ Transcript of a letter from Maisie Gay of 78 Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, dated 29th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Noel dear'. He is proud of Noel.
34/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 7 Upper St, Martin's Lane, dated 20th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He cannot express in words how he feels about the play.
35/ Transcript of a letter from A. Golding Bright of 20 Green Street, Leicester Square, dated 23rd October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Praises 'Cavalcade' and congratulates Noel on its success.
36/ Transcript of a letter from The Hon. Mrs. Hardinge of St James's Palace, dated Friday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr. Coward'. He congratulates Noel on the magnificence of 'Cavalcade' which he went to see on Wednesday.
37/ Transcript of a letter from Sir Cedric Hardwicke of 17 John Street, dated 27th October. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Writes to say Thank you for 'Cavalcade'.
38/ Transcript of a letter from Deborah Harker of 45 Belsize Avenue, dated Tuesday. Letter is addressed to 'Noel dear'. Praises 'Cavalcade'. Thanks Noel for an exquisite evening.
39/ Transcript of a letter from M. G. Havelaar of 2 Park Lane, Fendalton, Christchurch, New Zealand, dated November, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Sir'. Thanks Noel for the joy he has given her and her unnamed companion before they sailed.
40/ Transcript of a letter from A.P. Herbert of 12 Hammersmdth Terrace, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Coward'. Praises 'Cavalcade' and congratulates Noel for it. Was a little sad not to see the “General Strike” included in the play. See also COW/4/I/2/397
41/ Transcript of a letter from Leonore Hubrecht of Fleming's New Clarges Hotel, Half Moon Street, Piccadilly, dated Thursday 20th. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Praises 'Cavalcade'.
42/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Jowett of Budds Farm, Wittersham, Kent, dated Sunday. Letter is addressed to 'Noel dear'. She liked the early part of the play. Congratulates Noel.
43/ Transcript of a letter from Admiral Charles Lambe of H.M.S. Vernon, Portsmouth, dated Wednesday evening. Letter is addressed to ‘Noel- my dear’. Thanks Noel for letting him come. Praises 'Cavalcade' extensively. Offers comments about the production of various scenes. See also COW/4/I/2/466
44/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of Theatre Royal, Haymarket, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Noel my darling'. An emotional letter offering Noel her support and love. See also COW/4/I/2/471
45/ Transcript of a letter from Evelyn Laye of 36 Grove Court, St. John's Wood, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Noel'. Thanks Noel for giving everyone a wonderful message through his play 'Cavalcade'. See also COW/4/I/2/475
46/ Transcript of a letter from Gordon Leith of 2 Crosby Square, London, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Coward'. Praises 'Cavalcade' as a ‘splendid piece of national propaganda’.
47/ Transcript of a letter from Mrs Gordon Leith of 21 Hyde Park Square, dated Thursday. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Praises 'Cavalcade'.
48/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Leslie of 46 Gt. Cumberland Place, dated October 18th. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. Hopes to see Noel at the Drury Lane Theatre the following Wednesday.
49/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Lloyd of 30 Portman Square, dated 18th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. He is glad to read about the success of 'Cavalcade' in the papers. See also COW/4/I/2/499
50/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Londesborugh of Dubois Hotel, St James Place, dated Monday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. Asks if Noel is able to help her get two seats for his play.
51/ Transcript of a letter from Denis Mackail of 107 Church Street, Chelsea, dated 17th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Coward'. Praises 'Cavalcade'.
52/ Transcript of a letter from Sir Edward Marsh of 5 Raymond Buildings, Gray's Inn, dated Friday night. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. He thought 'Cavalcade' was ‘overwhelmingly wonderful’.
53/ Transcript of a telegraph from Edna May, dated 14th October, 1931. Telegraph is addressed to 'Noel Coward'. Congratulations on 'Cavalcade'.
54/ Transcript of a letter from Oliver Messel of 16 Yeomans Row, dated Tuesday. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Noel'. Praises 'Cavalcade'. See also COW/4/I/2/552
55/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Milbanke of 19 Talbot Square, dated Thursday. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Congratulations on 'Cavalcade'.
56/ Transcript of a letter from Kay Norton of 14 Saville Row, dated Wednesday. Letter is addressed to 'Noel darling'. Loved 'Cavalcade'.
57/ Transcript of a letter from Bill O'Bryen of 59 Queen Anne Street, dated 26th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. Praises 'Cavalcade'.
58/ Transcript of a letter from Bruce Ottley of 4 Moorgate, London, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. 'Cavalcade' is a ‘masterpiece’.
59/ Transcript of a letter from John Pawson of 18 Rue de la Ferme Neuilly-Seine, dated 18th October. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Sir'. He has read accounts of 'Cavalcade' in the Sunday papers.
60/ Transcript of a letter from Peggy P.P. Pow of 2 Bank Mansions, Golders Green, dated 15th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. Was impressed by 'Cavalcade'.
61/ Transcript of a letter from Sir Harry Preston of Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton, dated 14th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Mr. Noel Coward'. Congratulations on 'Cavalcade'.
62/ Transcript of a letter from Viscount Ratendone of St John's Lodge, 20 Abbey Road, dated 10th. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. Thanks Noel for a wonderful evening.
63/ Transcript of a letter from Viscount Rothermere of Warwick House, St James, dated 14th October. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Congratulations on 'Cavalcade'. Asks if Noel can write an article for the Daily Mail.
64/ Transcript of a letter from Viscount Rothermere of Warwick House, St James, dated 16th October. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Acknowledges Noels response to his request.
65/ Transcript of a letter from The Hon. Mrs John Russell of 1 Curzon Street, Mayfair, 22nd October. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. She has seen 'Cavalcade' and thanks Noel for it.
66/ Transcript of a letter from Mrs Sassoon of 6 Hamilton Place, dated 4th November, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. Congratulations on 'Cavalcade'.
67/ Transcript of a letter from Leonard Schuster of 11 Woburn Square, dated 29th October 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Coward'. He has seen 'Cavalcade'. Writes to convey his appreciation.
68/ Transcript of a letter from Cora Countess of Strafford of 30 Grosvenor Square, dated 1st November. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. Thanks Noel. Makes a small suggestion regarding the ending of the play.
69/ Transcript of a letter from P. E. F. Thomas of Kingsmoor End, Kilgetty, dated 7th February, 1932. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Sir'. Criticises “Cavalcade” and Noels depiction of young soldiers.
70/ Transcript of a letter from Geoffrey Toye of The Bath Club, 34 Dover Street, dated 16th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. Congratulations on 'Cavalcade'.
71/ Transcript of a letter from Viola Tree of Four Fitzroy Square, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Congratulations on 'Cavalcade'.
72/ Transcript of a letter from Dame Irene Vanbrugh of Dudley House, Westmoreland Street, dated Wednesday. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. She has been to see 'Cavalcade'. See also COW/4/I/2/783
73/ Transcript of a letter from Violet Vanbrugh of 31 Ovington Street, dated 16th October, 1931. Letter is addressed to 'Bravo Noel'. She is thrilled to read the praise about 'Cavalcade'. Sends her congratulations. See also COW/4/I/2/784
74/ Transcript of a telegraph from Billy Von Rath, undated. Telegraph is addressed to 'Noel Coward'. Praises 'Cavalcade.'
75/ Transcript of a letter from Lady Wimborne of Wimborne House, Arlington Street, St James's, dated Friday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. She went to see 'Cavalcade'. Calls it a masterpiece’ and congratulates Noel on its success.
76/ Transcript of a letter from Ethel Womack of The Glen Cottage, Holford, Somerset, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Sir'. She has read criticism of 'Cavalcade' in the ‘Morning Post’. Writes extensively of her love for England. |