LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Laurence Olivier obituary

Genre

News report; Speech; Obituary

TX Date

11 Jul 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:13:47

Description

Report on the death of Laurence Olivier, at the age of eighty-two. The report looks back on the career of Britain’s foremost actor. Looks at his stage and film roles, comparison with John Gielgud, and relationships (including marriages to Vivien Leigh and Joan Plowright). Includes excerpts from his film performances in Hamlet, Wuthering Heights, Henry V, The Entertainer; The Prince and the Showgirl (with Marilyn Monroe). Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Laurence Olivier; Marilyn Monroe

Keywords

Deaths; Actors; Theatre; Films; Cinema; Laurence Olivier

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