| Description | Correspondence from Gertrude Lawrence, signed 'Gert', 'Gertie', 'Dagmar', 'Shirley Picknose', or 'Mrs Anna' [born 1898 and died 1952, British actress and musical comedy performer].
/1 Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Darling'. She is sorry she cannott come to the opening of 'Quadrille' for the orphanage.
/2 Transcript of a copy of press article, undated.
/3 Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, dated 'Thursday or Friday'. Letter is addressed to 'Darling'. She asks if he can send her more details about the play they are working on together, first in London and then in America.
/4 Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of Savoy Hotel, London, dated 'Monday'. Letter is addressed to 'Noel darling'. She sending him a few plays to review.
/5 Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of The Cape Playhouse, Dennis on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dated 14th September 1949. Letter is addressed to 'Hullo ducky'. Writes in detail about her first day of filming at the 'Warner' studio. (Two copies).
6/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of American Theatre Wing, War Service, Inc., Gertrude Lawrence Branch, Dennis, Massachusetts. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest old dearest'. She is getting ready to go on tour after a summer break.
7/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, dated 29th March 1943. Letter is addressed to 'Darling'. She is delighted to hear that he is feeling better. She plans to write a play for him to direct but will wait until she hears from him first.
8/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of American Theatre Wing, War Service, Inc., Gertrude Lawrence Branch, Dennis, Massachusetts, dated 3rd August 1945. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. She sends him reviews of her book and inform him that the second edition will be published in the coming week.
9/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of Ambassasors Hotel, North State Street at Goethe, Chicago, undated. Letter is addressed to 'My own darling Noel'. Informs Noel about disagreements between 'Basil Dean' and members from 'U.S.O', 'Red Cross' and 'N.B.C'.
10/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Nole'. She is longing to see 'Astonished Heart' next week and is hoping to be back in London by September.
11/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, dated 28th March 1946. Letter is addressed to 'Darling'. Her current play is doing well in New York. She is coming to England September.
12/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, dated 22nd September 1949. Letter is addressed to 'My darling Nole'. She is upset about 'Mary's sudden death. (Two copies).
13/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of American Theatre Wing, War Service, Inc., Gertrude Lawrence Branch, Dennis, Massachusetts, dated 1st July 1947. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Thanks him for taking the time out to read 'Aurora'.
14/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of 17 Fountain House, Park Street, W.1., dated 27th June 1949. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. She’s heard a rumour that he might think about asking other actresses to take a part in one his play if she turns it down. She also asks if he could go to an exhibition at the Leicester Galleries to see 'Fanny's' paintings.
15/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence of The Cape Playhouse, Dennis on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dated 'Election Day' 1950. Letter is addressed to 'Dear dear Noley'. She clarifies a misunderstanding. (Two copies).
16/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, dated 24th June 1951. Letter is addressed to 'My darling Nole'. Praises Noel's choice of 'Claudette' for a part in one of his play.
17/ Transcript of a letter from Gertrude Lawrence, dated January 1953, with typescript copy of New York Times article. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Noel'. She makes suggestions about where he could next perform.
Also enclosed:
Transcript of a letter from [Noël Coward] to Gertrude Lawrence, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Miss Lawrence'. He provides her with details of one of Noel's plays she will be participating in. (Two copies).
Transcript of a letter from Ray Goetz to Noël Coward, dated 4th May 1943. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Writes on behalf of 'Gertie Lawrence' asking if he would write a play for her based on the life of 'Sarah Bernardt'.
Transcript of a letter from 'Guv' [Noël Coward] to Gertrude Lawrence, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Gertie darling'. Praises her book and sends her a list of some minor mistakes she will need to correct.
Transcript of a letter from from Gertrude Lawrence of Coquina Cottage, Naples-on-the-Gulf, Florida, undated. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Jack'. She is reading Noel's plays and is annoyed with all the hold-ups.
Transcript of a letter from from Gertrude Lawrence of 239 East 61 Street, New York 21, N.Y, dated 19th February 1952. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Lornie'. Offers her feedback on some main dishes and desserts that she has tried.
See also COW/4/I/2/140 |