A small archive mainly involving correspondence with translator, Edward Marsh.

Total: c.21 items, 1977-1983.Four TLsS from Félicien Marceau to Edward Marsh, in French, (1978) saying that he'll go along with Marsh's proposals [about "L'Ami du Président"], reiterating two thirds for him; (1979) declining an adaptation for British television, anxious about the effect on "sa carrière théatrale"; (March 1983) having agreed film rights he is not free to authorise TV production; (May 1983) repeating what he understands about the cinema deal, and saying he'll be in touch on expiration.Eight copy TLs, some very substantial (one heavily worked), from Marsh to Félicien Marceau, 1977-1983, in French, (1977) asking for permission to start on an English version of "L'Ami du Président", mentioning the authors with whom he has agreed 40/60 (Anouilh, Cocteau, etc), giving his background in translation of French authors, straightening out a misunderstanding about percentages, (1983) reviews his activity and makes suggestions involving the BBC, discussing the state of the theatre.WITH:Three substantial copy TLs, Marsh to the BBC and to Tom Conti, actor, promoting "L'Ami du Président". With: TLS from David Jones, BBC, saying he'll look at the Marceau when he can.AND: TLS from John Rush of David Higham Associates Ltd, agents, to Marsh, 20 Dec. 1982, saying how necessary Marceau's written agreement is for progress. Attached: a list of figures probably written by Marsh, estimating possible earnings from a 50/50 deal.AND; Typewritten and manuscript notes by Marsh on "The P.M.'s Friend", giving "TV breakdown" (Type, 2pp.)), "Revision Notes" (MS. 3pp., scraps), Notes heade "The P.M.'s Friend" (MS., one page).