| Description | Correspondence from Vivien Leigh [Vivien Mary Hartley, born 1913 and died 1967, British actress].
/1 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of 54 Eaton Square, S.W.1, dated 'Thursday'. Letter is addressed to 'Oh darling dear'. She thanks him for his advice and will endeavour to implement it to the best of her ability.
/2 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Notley Abbey, Long Credon, Bucks, dated Tuesday 5th. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Darling'. A brief letter in which she informs him that he will be in her thoughts and conveys her delight at his success.
/3 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh, dated 8 February. Letter is addressed to 'My darling'. She recounts a series of adventurous activities, including wearing a cobra around her neck and riding an elephant during her holiday.
/4 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Hotel Dorset, 30 West 54th Street, New York 19, N.Y., dated 21 March. Letter is addressed to 'Darling dear'. Apologises for taking so long to reply to Noel's previous letter filled with advice. She is eager to see him when he next visits New York.
/5 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Stratford, dated 9 August [1955]. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Heart'. She is on a break from acting or rehearsing. She had a good rehearsal of 'Titus'.
/6 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh dated 7th October 1953. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Darling'. She thanks him for the telegram he sent her.
/7 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh letter of Durham Cottage, 4 Christchurch Street, S.W.3., dated 8th October 1953. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Darling'. She expresses deep appreciation for Noel's long-standing friendship, thoughtfulness and wisdom over the months.
/8 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Shepperton, dated 31st March 1955. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Darling'. She has been away on a short trip to Switzerland. She has been in intense rehearsals from 10am to 11pm for two weeks.
/9 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh letter dated 14 September 1955. A very short note where she tells Noel she is sending him her latest drawing.
/10 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, dated 7th September. Letter is addressed to 'My darling'. Praises Noel's script that he sent her recently. She asks when rehearsals could start. (Two copies).
/11 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, dated 12th October 1955. Letter is addressed to 'My darling'. She proposes a plan for the play. She also tells him she cannot commit to long theatrical run due to health issues.
/12 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of The Central Hotel, Glasgow, C.1., dated 11th April 1956. Letter is addressed to ‘Dearest darling’. She was in a gloom about her theatrical performance. She compares recent venues, describing Manchester and Liverpool as less than ideal, whereas Edinburgh was perfect.
/13 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Lowndes Cottage, Lowndes Place, London, S.W.1., dated 3rd July 1956. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear darling’. The doctors have advised her to leave the play by August. She expresses a mix of joy and bewilderment regarding the situation.
/14 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Lowndes Cottage, Lowndes Place, London, S.W.1., dated 'Tuesday'. Letter is addressed to ‘Oh dear darling’. Promises to try and visit Dublin to see him. Informs him that ‘Larry’ is enduring immense personal turmoil.
/15 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh, dated 'Monday'. Letter is addressed to ‘My darling Noelie’. She expresses gratitude over a weekend spent together, thanking him for being a thoughtful and understanding friend.
/16 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of the Apollo Theatre, dated 30th April 1958. Letter is addressed to 'Dear darling'. Thanks him for a cable and informs him that her current play is going well. Mentions a bad review from 'Reynolds News'.
/17 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of 54 Eaton Square, London, S.W.1., dated 11th November 1958. Letter is addressed to ‘darling dear’. She is soon to become a grandmother. She laments that she is having a terrible time in her current play due to her co-star, 'Miss T'. She vows never to work with her again in 'Lulu'.
/18 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of 54 Eaton Square, London, S.W.1., dated 12th November 1958. Letter is addressed to 'My darling Noeley'. She tells him that 'Larry' has asked for legal separation.
/19 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh dated 27th December [1958]. She is sorry to hear he is not well.
/20 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of 171 East 62nd St., New York, dated 10th May 1960. Letter is addressed to 'Dear darling'. She is really keen to do 'Private Lives' on television and wants to know what he thinks about it.
/21 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Raphael, 17 Avenue, Kleber 17, Paris, dated 11th November 1960. Letter is addressed to 'Dear darling Master'. She informs him that she likes the apartment she is staying in and the shooting of the play will start on November 28th.
/22 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Hotel Navaroo, On-the-Park, 112 Central Park South, New York, dated 24th Friday 1960. Letter is addressed to 'Darling dear'. She is busy with long hours in rehearsals.
/23 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh, dated 24th January 1961. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Dear'. A short letter informing him that she is well and missing him and 'Coley'.
/24 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh, dated 22nd February 1961. Letter is addressed to 'Dear darling'. She is asking if she and 'Jack' could come and stay with him for a day or two starting from March 25th.
/25 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Brown Palace Hotel, Denver 2, Colorado, undated. Letter is addressed to 'My darling'. She is enjoying her current tour.
/26 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Arnos Vale, Beach Hotel, Tobago, W. Indies, dated 6th April 1961. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Dear'. She thanks him for having her over recently. She reminisces about the lovely time she had when she visited him.
/27 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, dated 7th September. Letter is addressed to 'My darling'. She praises one of his unnamed plays she has been reviewing and looks forward to performing in it.
/28 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of 56 Eaton Square, dated 8th November. Letter is addressed to 'Dear darling'. Thanks him for his kind message on the occasion of her birthday which she spent with 'Puss' in Glasgow.
/29 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of 54 Eaton Square, S.W.1., dated 6th November. Letter is addressed 'Dear dear darling'. Thanks him for the lovely present he sent for her. (Two copies).
/30 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Fernleigh Castle, 5 Fernleigh Gardens, Rose Bay, Sydney, N.S.W., dated 19th November 1961. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Darling'. Thanks him and 'Coley' for their sweet cable on the occasion of her birthday. (Two copies).
/31 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Adelaide, dated 16th December 1961. Letter is addressed to 'Darling dear'. She is thinking of him on his birthday. She wishes him a beautiful birthday and would have liked to be with him.
/32 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of 54 Eaton Square, S.W.1., dated 29th January 1966. Letter is addressed to 'Oh dear dear darling'. She expresses her sympathy and fustration over the miserable time Noel had during his trip to the Seychelles.
/33 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of Shubert Theatre, New Haven, dated 23rd February 1966. Letter is addressed to 'Dear darling dear'. Thanks him for sending a beautiful basket of spring flowers, a sweet note, and a telegram, all of which greatly cheered her up.
/34 Transcript of a letter from Vivien Leigh of National Theatre, Washington, dated 25th April 1966. Letter is addressed to 'Dear darling'. She notes that her performances in Washington are incredibly successful, and mentions that advanced ticket sales for New York are already splendid.
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