An Actor and His Time

An Actor and His Time

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Paperback (06 Oct 2000)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In this newly updated edition of his bestselling autobiography, John Gielgud tells the story of his life in the theatre, from the time of the great acotre-managers like Tree and duMaurier and star actresses like Sarah Bernhardt and his own great -aunt Ellen Terry to his famous partnerships with Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson.

With his own unique warmth and humour, he describes the plays he has starred in and directed, the films he has appeared in and the actors he has known, from James Mason, Marlon Brando and Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor, Mrs Patrick Campbell and Lisa Minnelli.

'A rare delight - full of wit, theatrical history, anecdotes and wisom' Diana Rigg

'I can hear his superb voice in every line of this book' Alec Guinness

'Funny, touching, brilliant, special, the best - exactly like John Gielgud' Lauren Baccall

About the Publisher

Pan Books

Pan Books

Macmillan is the hardback imprint of Pan Macmillan and publishes major British and international fiction authors as well as serious history, biography & memoir, politics, sport and current affairs. It also publishes a wide variety of annuals and series.

Book information

ISBN: 9780330345675
Publisher: Macmillan
Imprint: Pan Books
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 792.028092
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 331
Weight: 200g
Height: 178mm
Width: 111mm
Spine width: 21mm