| Description | Correspondence from Basil Dean [born 1887 and died 1978, English actor, director and writer].
1/ Transcript of a letter from Noel Coward to Basil Dean, dated October 1927. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Basil'. Criticises Basil's direction in 'This was a man', 'The Constant Wife' and 'Home Chat'. (Two copies).
2/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of 7 Hill Street, Knightbridge, London, S.W, dated 1st November 1927. He does not mind be criticised by Noel. Accepts that there may be some truth in what Noel has said.
3/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of 7 Hill Street, Knightsbridge, London, S.W., dated 14th September 1928. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Noel’. Invites Noel to dine with him and some friends. Also asks if Noel would like them to work together on one of Noel’s musical plays.
4/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of Drury Lane, dated 16th July 1961. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Noel’. Praises ‘Blythe Spirit’.
5/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of 7 Hill Street, Knightsbridge, London, S.W, dated Wednesday. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Noel’. Praises Noel’s performance in a play.
6/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of Number Five John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C.2., dated Wednesday [1930?]. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Noel’. He is pleased to hear that Noel has selected a play for him to work with.
7/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, dated Wednesday [1943]. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. A brief note to say thank you for the concerts.
8/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, dated 19th April 1943. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'.
9/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of Drury Lane Theatre, dated 28th October 1943. Letter is addressed to 'My dear Noel'. Thanks Noel for offering his support to 'ENSA' parties abroad.
10/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of 18 Norfolk Road, St John's Wood, London, N.W.8., undated. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He was touched by Noel taking the trouble to telephone him speak to him about a play.
11/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of 18 Norfolk Road, St John's Wood, London, N.W.8, dated 23rd October 1953. Thanks Noel for speaking to 'Binkie' about a diary.
12/ Transcript of a letter from Basil Dean of 18 Norfolk Road, St John's Wood, London, N.W.8, dated 26th April 1966. He praises Noel's plays and says he has enjoyed them very much. |