Sir Laurence sees the posters
- Made:
- 29 June 1955 in Stratford-upon-Avon
PA Reuter photograph titled 'Sir Laurence sees the posters'. Caption on back reads: Artist Molly Bishop (left) shows Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh (Lady Olivier) her designs for posters for London Films' 'Richard III'. In their final form the posters will bear Sir Laurence's name prominently as he has produced and directed as well as played the title role in this new British film, which is to have its premiere in London this autumn. In private life, Molly Bishop is Lady George Scott, whose husband is a brother of the Duchess of Gloucester. She was visiting the Oliviers at their country house near Stratford-on-Avon, where they are both playing in the current Shakespeare season.
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Daily Herald Archive
- Object Number:
- 1983-5236/30154
- Materials:
- ink and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 189 mm x 252 mm
- type:
- photograph
- credit:
- Daily Herald Archive, National Science and Media Museum, Bradford
