Albert Finney as Hamlet -- in 1975? Had to look that one up. “There is obviously a lack of light and shade in a Hamlet who sprints onstage like something out of ‘The Seven Samurai,’ starts brandishing a dagger beneath his chops and delivers ‘To be or not be’ as if it were a last‐ditch decision against hara‐kiri. And yet there's no doubting the urgency and impact of such an approach. Mr. Finney constantly rivets the eye and ear.” https://www.nytimes.com/1975/12/24/archives/praise-and-scorn-for-london-hamlet.html
The World of Henry Orient! This came out when I was 12, just a few years younger than the 2 girls in the film, and I was enthralled. I didn’t quite understand the adult drama, but, boy, I KNEW Val’s mother was bad. Ms Lansbury could do absolutely anything, and I’ve loved her as Eglantine Price in Disney, Mame Dennis, and Mrs Lovett. We won’t see her like again, as they say.
If I'm not mistaken, the airplane hangar was the Arie Crown, and Lansbury and Cariou were knockouts from Row 10 center. It was the only time Robert and I saw a show twice in one run. Second time five rows back.
Wonderful tribute, Benjamin! I had the great pleasure of working with Dame Angela twice— in “A Stephen Sondheim Evening” in 1983, and later in the animated movie “Anastasia.” Not only was she a brilliant talent, she was a truly kind human being.
She always gave the impression, in interviews, of being gracious, thoughtful, and indeed kind. I’m delighted (though not at all surprised) to hear that that impression matches your reality.
Ain’t nothing like a dame …
Oooh...you and Dan Chaon? Sorry I'll miss that—I am a fan of his.
Albert Finney as Hamlet -- in 1975? Had to look that one up. “There is obviously a lack of light and shade in a Hamlet who sprints onstage like something out of ‘The Seven Samurai,’ starts brandishing a dagger beneath his chops and delivers ‘To be or not be’ as if it were a last‐ditch decision against hara‐kiri. And yet there's no doubting the urgency and impact of such an approach. Mr. Finney constantly rivets the eye and ear.” https://www.nytimes.com/1975/12/24/archives/praise-and-scorn-for-london-hamlet.html
The World of Henry Orient! This came out when I was 12, just a few years younger than the 2 girls in the film, and I was enthralled. I didn’t quite understand the adult drama, but, boy, I KNEW Val’s mother was bad. Ms Lansbury could do absolutely anything, and I’ve loved her as Eglantine Price in Disney, Mame Dennis, and Mrs Lovett. We won’t see her like again, as they say.
If I'm not mistaken, the airplane hangar was the Arie Crown, and Lansbury and Cariou were knockouts from Row 10 center. It was the only time Robert and I saw a show twice in one run. Second time five rows back.
(Yes on the Arie Crown, though it was Hearn who toured with AL rather than Cariou.)
A flaw in my memory? There's a first for everything.
Wonderful tribute, Benjamin! I had the great pleasure of working with Dame Angela twice— in “A Stephen Sondheim Evening” in 1983, and later in the animated movie “Anastasia.” Not only was she a brilliant talent, she was a truly kind human being.
She always gave the impression, in interviews, of being gracious, thoughtful, and indeed kind. I’m delighted (though not at all surprised) to hear that that impression matches your reality.
Now this is the kind of distraction I need. Thank you for making me chortle today. And for the foray into Lansburian history. Loved it!