With Charles Frend (1909-1977), film director. Topics covered include: the script for The West Window [later Lease of Life which Frend directed], which he sends RD in December 1953 for consideration and comment; revisions to the script; the retaking of certain scenes in June 1954; RD's apparent dissatisfaction with the script and film; his criticisms of Eric Ambler; Frend's response to this; and plans to show the colour print of Lease of Life on 1 October 1954. In /12 Frend encloses a copy letter of praise for the film from one Burton Stone of Chicago, USA.
/8 is a copy letter from RD to Jack Worrow and /9 is a copy letter from RD to Michael Balcon.
Dated at: Ealing Studios, London.
Typescript with autograph.