Letter from RD to his parents and brothers John and Bill, in which he discusses the finances of the Donat Fur Farm in Connecticut, in particular making reference to a proposal received by the family from an American businessman representing Gaumont British, who has apparently offered to provide a bungalow for his parents [if they could persuade RD to sign a contract with the company]; RD urges them not to commit themselves in any way. Other topics covered include: the great success of The 39 steps; the unconventional approach of Hitchcock; the ending of the film (an alternative ending involving a kiss between the two stars was not used in the British version); a recent film survey run by [Alexander] Korda, which ranks RD as fourth most popular star; Korda's recent purchase of Precious bane as a vehicle for RD; and a published article on RD's boyhood and education by Caroline Lejeune.
Dated at: Chagford, Devon. Holograph.