Laurence Olivier: A Biography - Softcover

Holden, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0020332858 ISBN 13: 9780020332855

Publisher: Collier Books, 1990

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From Library Journal:

Holden, biographer of Prince Charles and other British royalty, here branches into theatrical royalty. Combining thorough research with interviews, he covers the ups and downs of Olivier's lengthy career, including all his great Skakespearean roles and the string of lucrative film and television roles that have filled his illness-plagued later years. After Olivier's marriage to Vivien Leigh ended in divorce, his subsequent marriage to Joan Plowright gave him stability and purpose. Holden concludes that his difficulty in finding the man behind the mask may indicate that Olivier "has spent his life acting the role of Laurence Olivier." Marcia L. Perry, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Mass.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Publishers Weekly:

"Biographer of British royalty, Holden here splendidly conveys the dynamic, versatile and appealing character of the first lord of British theater and international film," wrote PW. Photos.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collier Books
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0020332858
• ISBN 13: 9780020332855
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 504