John G: The Authorized Biography

by SheridanMorley (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.31

  John Gielgud's career, spanning almost 80 years, could be described as the history of the 20th century British theater. Seven years before his death, John Gielgud invited Sheridan Morley to become his only authorised biographer, handing over to him letters, diaries, and personal files. In addition to this huge archive, Morley has interviewed more than 200 of John's collaegues, friends, rivals, and critics to form a fully rounded and detailed portrait of the actor.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.31

  The authorised biography of the greatest classical actor of all time John Gielgud's career, spanning almost eighty years, could be described as the history of twentieth-century British theatre. Seven years before his death, John Gielgud invited Sheridan Morley to become his only authorised biographer, handing over to him letters and diaries and personal files. In addition to this huge archive, Morley has interviewed more than two hundred of John's colleagues, friends, rivals and critics to form a fully rounded and detailed portrait of the great man. Sheridan Morley has produced the definitive portrait of one of the most-loved actors of the twentieth century.