Tag Archives: Laurence Olivier

Why Anthony Quayle was upset about the movie ‘Sleuth!’

Posted on September 7, 2023 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – British actor Anthony Quayle, who was born on this day in 1913, was instrumental in the enormous success of the stage thriller ‘Sleuth!’, and he was angry about being ignored for the hit first film … Continue reading →

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THEATRE REVIEW: Robert Lindsay in ‘The Entertainer’

Posted on March 20, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – The shadow of Laurence Olivier’s performance as Archie Rice looms so large over John Osborne’s 1956 play “The Entertainer” that it’s almost surprising to rediscover what a sturdy piece of work it is. Robert Lindsay, … Continue reading →

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