Letter from Sir John Gielgud, from the Coward archive
After Gielgud was arrested on 20 October 1953 under anti-homosexuality laws Coward wrote to Gielgud. We have his reply, where he thanks Coward for his kind words.
October 22nd, 1953
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After Gielgud was arrested on 20 October 1953 under anti-homosexuality laws Coward wrote to Gielgud. We have his reply, where he thanks Coward for his kind words.
October 22nd, 1953
#LGBThistorymonth #Usualise #LGBTQIA #educateOUTprejudice
Comments
Ever thoughtful and kind friend – you shame me by your wonderful sympathy and understanding. I suppose it might have been worse...
Thank you,
John