Copy letter and reply

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 133 FRD1/1/473
  • Former Reference
      GB 133 RDW108-109.
  • Dates of Creation
      14-23 Dec 1949
  • Physical Description
      2 pieces.

Scope and Content

Copy letter from RD to (Sir) Harold Wilson, politician and President of the Board of Trade, relating to: a recent meeting where they discussed the British film industry; and RD's belief that quality films can be made at a low enough cost to get their money back within the British Empire, citing his own The Cure for Love as an example. With Wilson's reply in which he thanks RD for his letter and comments that he is looking forward to seeing the film.

Typescript with autograph of Wilson.