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To know Vivien was to love her—to have loved Vivien was also to have been loved by her, and loved with a true devotion and a passionate loyalty that might well put your own wavering emotion to shame. But this is to eulogize, and fashion must prevail. I must begin with Vivien’s faults. If I can think of any. At the moment I can only think of ...
In the biography Vivien Leigh by Hugo Vickers, the author mentions an account David Niven wrote about Vivien’s complete nervous breakdown in Hollywood, 1953. Niven disguises Vivien’s name as “Missie” so as not to reveal her identity (most likely out of respect for their friendship while Vivien was alive). Here is his account of that ...
3 de fev. de 2010 · David Niven with Larry Olivier at LAX. The LA Times reported that the anguished Olivier broke down and sobbed in David’s arms once Vivien had been loaded onto the plane. Arriving in London after a very tedious journey. Larry was furious that the paparazzi had got wind of the story. Post Views: 18,366.
4 de abr. de 2011 · Vivien Leigh appeared on the programme on September 9, 1952. Unfortunately the audio isn’t available at this time, but it is really interesting to see which songs she chose. I think it reveals she had quite eclectic (aka awesome) yet refined taste in music. I see Vivien and I both share(d) a love for a little Ludwig Van! Vivien’s picks:
5 de mar. de 2016 · Recently, Lena did some extended research into Durham Cottage, the Oliviers’ love nest in Christchurch Street, Chelsea, west London. Laurence Olivier bought the house (the former coach cottage belonging to the larger Durham House next door) as a London base for he and Vivien Leigh. Using quotes from biographies and excerpts and rare photos ...
Larry and Viv - Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. Larry and Viv. by David Niven Modern Screen, July 1947. I’ve seen Laurence Olivier play Richard the Third, King Lear, and Oedipus, which critics have labeled the finest acting of our times. But the most exciting performance I ever saw Larry give, took place in my own house one night when I ...
The two faces of Vivien Leigh. So far as Laurence Olivier was concerned, there were two of her. One was “my Vivien,” the most beautiful woman on earth, yet without evident vanity; an enchanted being, joyful, kind, uncomplicated, generous; moving in a cloud of perfume, exquisite in her manners, immaculate in her person, full of grace and ...
13 de out. de 2018 · Vivien Leigh's face was beautiful and so was her coloring, but her figure was ordinary and once she got older I think it settled into the matronly look as her legs were kind of shapeless and her figure wasn't especially defined. I read a bio of Vivien Leigh. The Mask of Virtue was where she first became something of a star.
17 de jul. de 2017 · Winston Churchill’s ‘Marvellous’ Gift to Vivien Leigh. By Kendra + July 17, 2017. Sotheby’s recently announced a major sale of objects from the Vivien Leigh estate. On September 26, paintings, jewellery, photographs, clothing, furniture, and other valuables belonging to the late Oscar-winning actress will go under the hammer here in London.
Breakdown: the private anguish of Vivien Leigh. by Alexander Walker The Advertiser, July 4, 1987. Whatever rifts were opening in their private and professional lives, the Oliviers in public were still a celebrity couple. They did gala shows for charity. They opened government exhibitions. They were included in the Royal entourage when Queen ...
