Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh return to England

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
19 June 1946 in London
maker:
Associated Press

Associated Press photograph titled 'Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh return to England'. Caption on back reads: Laurence Olivier and his wife, Vivien Leigh, returned to England today June 19, after completing their tour in the Old Vic's successful season at the Century Theatre, New York. The couple narrowly escaped with their lives when their aircraft, a transatlantic plane, crashed in New England, after catching fire. Photo shows -- Vivien Leigh with her husband Laurence Olivier are seen leaving the airpcraft on arrival at Heathrow Airport, London tonight June 19.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/30539
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and ink
Measurements:
overall: 254 mm x 203 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive, National Media Museum, Bradford