A perfect confluence of Beaton this week in anticipation of 'Cecil Beaton At Home: Ashcombe and Reddish" opening on the 23rd-and this week's earlier post. Penelope Tree remembers her friend Cecil Beaton, in British Vogue's June issue and talks David Bailey's film Beaton by Bailey. The star of the film other than Beaton is no doubt Penelope Tree. Their chemistry is magical-and after reading Tree's piece in Vogue, their friendship long standing.
Tree, Datura by Beaton
from their session at Reddish House-as seen in the Bailey Film
Tree caught Beaton's attention at Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, then just 16, wearing a daring black knit dress cut from there to beyond there. According to Tree, Beaton rescued her from the wall -dancing with her and making her not wanting of partners for the rest of the evening.
Enjoy the film-it's a charmer, all 60 minutes of it, and smile when Beaton turns his camera to the enigmatic beauty, Penelope Tree amongst the datura at Reddish House.
follow the Link to see the film HERE.
Gaye, this is a treasure! Thank you so much for providing the link to this film. I am so excited to watch it!
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Karena
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it's a real treasure! pgt
DeleteAmazing........I hadn't thought about her in years!
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love her looks and she writes so beautifully. here's a post I did on a Vogue feature from the 60s
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Thanks for this particular treat, Gaye!
ReplyDeleteThere has always been more to Penelope Tree than her fashion model image would suggest.
An intelligent woman with character.
Toby Worthington, She writes on a great personal note-which I love. her memories of Beaton tell of her friendship with warmth and humour. pgt
DeleteThank you for this. I'd heard of this film, but somehow never seen it, a real lack considering what an obsessive Beaton fan I am.
ReplyDeleteA bout of insomnia had me catching up on blogs in the middle of 1the night, and then spending a delightful hour watching this. He was so wonderful; it's so great to see him in life!
His homes have always fascinated me, and like you, I think this exhibit would be well worth a trip across the pond!
Thank you Gaye!
catching up is hard to do with my fav. blogs-we could read them all day long. insomnia has its benefits. I would dearly love to see the exhibit too. pgt
DeleteOh, and Penelope Tree modeled last year for Barney's. She looks Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI remember!
DeleteWho ever expects a gift when turning on the computer?
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Garden & Be Well, XOT
Tara, sometimes we are lucky in gifts. this one is a treasure for us all. don't you just Love Beaton gardening in full dress and wearing roses? pgt
DeleteOdd lot...the site was taken down....sad I missed viewing the video...
ReplyDeleteoh no!, I jus tried it and it seemed to be good- try it again
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCKx72zhbUU&feature=youtu.be
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