Letter

  • Reference
    • GB 133 DON/10
  • Dates of Creation
    • 10 Jul 1921

Scope and Content

Letter from RD to his parents, relating to: a programme [for Julius Caesar] he is sending them, in which his name is erroneously given as David Donat; [Robert] Courtneidge's comment about RD as Lucius; the kindness of fellow cast member Miss Gilbert; and news of BB [James Bernard], who considers RD's voice to be second best to Baynton's own.

Dated at: Birmingham. Holograph; written in pencil.