M.B. What inspired you to write a story with Prince Harry as your main character? W.K. I saw a production of Shakespeare’s two Henry IV plays. I was surprised to find how much Shakespeare’s Prince Hal resembles the modern Prince Harry. Isn’t it great when someone from today suddenly illuminates…
Tag: Laurence Olivier
“Gregg Toland was a great and happy influence on my work. Usually photography doesn’t influence direction, but Toland’s deep focus work did because we were able to let the audience do its own cutting. But if the photography allows you to see all four actors in one shot and in…
Movie Review Hamlet (1948) Laurence Olivier’s ‘Hamlet’ Bows at the Park Avenue Theatre — ‘Saxon Charm’ Seen By BOSLEY CROWTHER Published: September 30, 1948 – It is not too brash or insensitive to say that these eloquent plays, in their uncounted stage presentations, have been more often heard than seen.…