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3.0 out of 5 stars
Moderately interesting autobiography, but too much on his early career,
By Blaine Greenfield "eclectic reader" (Belle Meade, NJ) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: An Actor and His Time - Cloth (Applause Books) (Hardcover)
Heard the taped version of AN ACTOR AND HIS TIME, written
and read by Sir John Gielgud. Gielgud, arguably the greatest Shakespearean actor of the 20th century, is perhaps best known by modern audiences for his starring role in ARTHUR . . . however, he appeared in well over 120 other movies and TV productions--in addition to his stage work. While I found AN ACTOR AND HIS TIME moderately interesting, I was disappointed that most of its emphasis was on Gielgud's work on the English stage . . . I would have much preferred more emphasis on his latter work. In addition, I enjoyed hearing about such modern performers as Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson . . . that said, tales of his own great aunt Ellen Terry (also a star actress) were of little interest to me. The fact that AN ACTOR AND HIS TIME was narrated by Gielgud, who still had a magnificent voice at the time of taping, helped maintain my interest. |
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An Actor and His Time - Cloth (Applause Books) by John Powell (Hardcover - April 1, 2000)
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