Letter

Scope and Content

Letter from RD to his mother and family, relating to: news of his two children [John Donat was born on 12 September]; his interest in hearing his family's response to his performance in the film The private life of Henry the Eighth, which is soon to receive its UK premiere; the increased salary he is receiving for the extended run [of A sleeping clergyman]; and a recent meeting with Mr and Mrs Harold Broderick.

Dated at: 22 Little Saint Andrew Street. Holograph.