When it comes to acting, few names loom as large in the recent history of stage or screen as that of Laurence Olivier. Alex and Jonathan discuss his contributions to the film medium through his roles in Wuthering Heights (1939), Rebecca (1940), Richard III (1955), and Marathon Man (1976). We talk about his growth as a performer, his interactions with leading directors from various periods of film history as well as his own merits as a director, and his impact on the acting profession for anyone following in his footsteps.
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Skip to: Wuthering Heights (19:53), Rebecca (35:44), Richard III (52:40), Marathon Man (1:12:39), Overall (1:26:24), Coming Attractions (1:34:11)
Resources referenced in this episode:
- READ: Laurence Olivier: A Biography by Donald Spoto
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Coming Attractions – How to Train Your Dragon
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
Intro/outro music by Mike Braudrick
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