Letter

  • Reference
    • GB 133 DON/92
  • Dates of Creation
    • 30 Aug 1936
  • Physical Description
    • 3 sheets

Scope and Content

Letter from RD to his parents, relating to: money he is sending them, and his concern about their housing conditions; concern that his father is harbouring a grudge against him [possibly in relation to the bungalow scheme proposed by Gaumont British; see DON/88]; his present holiday with Ella and the children before filming [Knight without armour]; and his recent introduction to Marlene Dietrich, with whom he believes he can work well.

Dated at: [Broadstairs, Kent]. Holograph.