Laurence Olivier prepares for role of Heathcliff

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1938 in Los Angeles

Photograph by Bob Coburn. Caption on back reads: Preparing for his difficult role of Heathcliff in Sam Goldwyn's "Wuthering Heights" in which he plays opposite Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier visits the make-up department where he is caught by Bob Coburn selecting his hair dress for the 1840 costume picture.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/30205
Materials:
paper (fibre product), ink and lead (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 245 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive, National Media Museum, Bradford