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Noel Coward

Name dropper: Coward sends a letter mentioning Leigh, Porter, and the Lunts

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Name dropper: Coward sends a letter mentioning Leigh, Porter, and the Lunts

TLS signed “Noël,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, May 21, 1958. Coward writes to “Bink” [Hugh Beaumont of the Globe Theater in London]. In part: “I am very keen about the Feydeau play and, or course, Vivien [Leigh] would be divine in it. Cole [Porter] is at this moment in Jamaica doing a word or word translation for me as the one already done by some American gentleman is quite beneath contempt…. In the meantime I am writing a new play of my own which I will discuss with you when I see you…. Isn’t it lovely about The Visit being the biggest smash hit in New York. Grandpa and Grandma [Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne] are over the moon and bright as buttons, and I must say they are wonderful in it and the production is magnificent….” Pinholes and a few wrinkles and light creases, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #330 - Ended February 13, 2008