Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh at a London party

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
16 July 1953 in London

PA Reuter photograph titled 'Vivien Leigh goes to a party'. Caption on back reads: Actress Vivien Leigh and her husband, Sir Laurence Olivier, arriving at 14 Lord North Street, London, S.W. -- home of Mr Hugh Beaumont, head of Tennents, the theatrical firm -- for a party this evening (Thursday). It is Miss Leigh's first public appearance since she was taken ill while filming in Hollywood in March. She has been making a good recovery and is to star with Sir Laurence in Terence Rattigan's new play "The Sleeping Prince".

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/30496
Materials:
ink and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 255 mm x 205 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive, National Media Museum, Bradford