| Description | Correspondence from John Gielgud [Sir Arthur John Gielgud, born 1904 and died 2000, English actor and director].
/1 Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 7 Gledhow Gardens, dated 15th February. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He enjoyed Noel's play and praises Noel's performance. (Two copies).
/2 Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 31 Avenue Close, Avenue Road, N.W.8., dated Monday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He enjoyed staying at Noel's house and is looking forward to seeing him again on Thursday. (Two copies).
/3 Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Queen's Theatre, W.1., dated 2 June 1938. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He hopes to have a script ready for Noel in the coming days. (Two copies).
4/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Queen's Theatre, W.1., dated letter dated 'Wednesday night'. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He is delighted to hear that Noel like his book and looks forward to Noel's short stories and the new play. (Two copies).
5/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Princes Theatre, Bristol, dated Monday [c1939]. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Informs Noel that he is not wanted in the army for the next six months. He would like to do some plays with a good cast. (Two copies).
6/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Foulslough Farm, Finchingfield, Essex, dated Wednesday [c1939]. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He is worried about 'Michel St. Denis' who has been called back to the army. He asks if Noel can do anything to have him transferred as he believes that 'Michel' is too important to the theatre. (Two copies).
7/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 7 Upper St. Martin's Lane, W.C.2., dated Tuesday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Thanks Noel for his honest criticism. (Two copies).
8/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Foulslough Farm, Finchingfield, Essex, dated Sunday. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Congratulates Noel on the wonderful success. (Two copies).
9/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Royal Crescent Hotel, Brighton, dated 5th May 1953. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Praises 'The Apple Cart' and Noel's performance as 'Magnus'.
10/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of K.N.A. Hotellet, Parkveien 68, Oslo, dated 15th October [1955]. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Writes about his recent activities and the latest news in the world of theatre and plays.
11/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 22nd October 1953. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He is touched by Noel's sympathy and understanding.
12/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 21st September 1954. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. He had a happy weekend with Noel and looks forward to Christmas in Jamaica.
13/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 12th June 1956. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He enjoyed seeing Noel and talking over the play.
14/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 3rd March 1955. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Thanks Noel for his hospitality.
15/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 18th July 1956. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He has begun auditions for the play and he hopes he will get 'Peter Sallis' for the part.
16/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 27th July 1956. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He is finishing rehearsals with ‘Pamela’ for ‘The Chalk Garden’.
17/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 20th November 1956. Letter is addressed to ‘Dearest Noel’. A lengthy letter in which he writes about in detail about his recent UK tour.
18/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of The Globe, dated 22nd June 1957. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Thanks Noel for the book Noel sent him and the inscription.
19/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 11th November 1957. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He had an excellent first rehearsal for a play. Writes in detail about his busy schedule.
20/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated Boxing Day. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. A Thank you note. He is proud and happy to have a bound copy of play that Noel sent him.
21/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud, dated 11th March 1959. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Writes about his plans for the coming months.
22/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 171 E. 62nd. St. New York, dated 2nd December 1959. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. He will come to stay at the Blue Harbour that Noel has kindly lent to him. He is apprehensive about the the opening night of 'Five Finger Exercise'.
23/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Blue Harbour, dated 13th January 1960. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He has had a relaxing and happy time at the Blue Harbour.
24/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 26th April 1960. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Asks if Noel would like to have lunch with him while he is in town.
25/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 1st October 1960. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. He was distressed to hear Noel has been unwell.
26/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of The Barclay, Rittenhouse Square East, Phildelphia, 3, dated 25th February 1961. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He has almost completed writing the play. He hopes Noel will visit.
27/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Clivedon Mansions, Melbourne, dated 19th December [1963]. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. A lengthy letter. He is delighted to read about Noel's New York success. He will be coming to Blue Harbour soon. Writes about his recent activities.
28/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Blue Harbour, Port Maria, Jamaica, W.I, dated 17th January 1964. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. He had a wonderful afternoon at 'Firefly'. He is enjoying his stay at Blue Harbour.
29/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1, dated 8th August 1965. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. He is busy with rehearsals.
30/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of Midtown Motor Inn, New Haven, Conn. dated 23rd February 1966. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. He hopes Noel is feeling better.
31/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1., dated 25th August. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. He is going to Venice in September and asks if Noel would be kind enough to lend him £500.
32/ Transcript of a letter from John Gielgud of 16 Cowley Street, London, S.W.1., dated 18th November. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Makes a suggestion about writing a new play based on a book he has read. |