Gielgud: A Theatrical Life, 1904-2000Based on interviews with over 100 friends and colleagues who worked with Gielgud, this biography covers Gielgud's childhood amongst his famous Terry relations, his early struggles as a young actor, his triumphs in Shakespeare at the Old Vic and his late flowering as an Oscar-winning film star.> |
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GIELGUD: A Theatrical Life, 1904-2000
User Review - Jane Doe - KirkusThe career of one of the 20th century's greatest classical actors, explored at length in this respectful biography.Gielgud's movie success late in life (most notably his Oscar-winning performance in ... Read full review
Gielgud: a theatrical life
User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictWhen Sir John Gielgud died last year at the age of 96, he left a legacy that included almost 80 years as an actor/director/producer. He worked in film, radio, and TV, but most agree that the theater ... Read full review