Laurence Olivier receives Danish knighthood

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
25 February 1949 in London

Planet News photograph titled 'Olivier honoured by Danes'. Caption on back reads: Sir Laurence Olivier receiving the Danish Order of Knight Companion of the Danne Brog from Count Eduard Reventlow, the Danish Ambassador, when the noted British actor rweceived the honour at the Danish Embassy in London. Left to right is seen Lady Olivier (Vivien Leigh, the actress wife of Sir Laurence); Prince George of Denmark, Assistatn Military Attache at the Embassy; Sir Laurence Olivier; Count Edouard reventlow, the Danish Ambassador, and his wife.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/30522
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and ink
Measurements:
overall: 203 mm x 258 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive, National Media Museum, Bradford