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Witness for the Prosecution (1957) - A Chronic and Habitual Liar Scene (8/12) | Movieclips
Witness for the Prosecution: A Chronic and Habitual Liar: Wilfrid (Charles Laughton) exposes Christine (Marlene Dietrich) to the court as a serial liar.
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Watch the best Witness for the Prosecution scenes & clips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqpNMtQR2K-11bCTYQZRTJ2-
FILM DESCRIPTION:
The affable Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman, and legendary lawyer Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton) has chosen to represent him. Unfortunately, Leonard's alibi depends on the testimony of his callous wife, Christine (Marlene Dietrich) -- who, after the discovery of a legal loophole, make...
published: 10 Jul 2017
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"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid" - 'The Bribe' scene with Charles Laughton and Ava Gardner
"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid"" is a 'neo-noir comedy-mystery' film in which private eye Steve Martin is hired by the daughter of a noted scientist to investigate her father's death. It is both a parody and a homage to the 'film noir' detective movies of the 1940s and includes clips from 19 of them. In this one, Martin lands up on the island of Carlotta, off the coast of Central America, in his search for villains. In this excerpt, taken from "The Bribe," he sees Ava Gardner as a night-club singer and is approached by Charles Laughton who tempts him to leave the island in return for a large sum of cash. In the original movie, it was Robert Taylor on the receiving end of the bribe.
published: 17 Jan 2020
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Charles Laughton as King Henry VIII - Chicken Eating Scene
Charles Laughton became the first actor in a British film to win an Oscar for his portrayal of the much-married monarch in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). In this famous scene, he's in a state of fury at having been nagged by all and sundry, including the royal barber, to marry yet again, despite having had three wives already. By the end of the film he has had six wives, the fifth of whom, Catherine Howard (played here by Binnie Barnes) sings to him during dinner once he's finished demolishing his chicken.
published: 11 Sep 2012
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"Sanctuary!" - Charles Laughton as 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1939)
Here is a scene from one of the greatest films of the 1930s. The gypsy girl Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara) has been sentenced to hang for witchcraft in front of Notre Dame cathedral by the Chief Justice (Sir Cedric Hardwicke). She is saved from certain death by the cathedral bell-ringer Quasimodo (Charles Laughton) to the delight of Gringoire, who loves her (played by a young Edmond O'Brien) and given sanctuary.
Halliwell's Film Guide writes: "This superb 1939 remake is one of the best examples of Hollywood expertise at work; art direction, set construction, costumes, camera, lighting and above all direction brilliantly support an irresistible story and bravura acting."
The set of Notre Dame Cathedral was still standing from the 1923 Lon Chaney silent version, so was re-used in this picture...
published: 26 Aug 2012
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Charles Laughton | The Private Life of Henry VIII 1933 | History | Co|orized Movie | Subtitles
HE TOOK THEIR HANDS IN MARRIAGE AND THEIR HEADS IN DIVORCE!
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second wife, executed on charges of treason, King Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that marriage also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the king picks German-born Anne of Cleves as his bride, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and King Henry continues his string of spouses.
Original title: The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)
Black & White version: https://youtu.be/OP2lW3QwsMA
Director: Alexander Korda
Writers: Lajos Biró, Arthur Wimperis
Stars: Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall
Genres: Colorized Classics, Biography, Drama, History
00:00:00 Full Colorized M...
published: 30 Jul 2023
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O'Henry's Full House (1952) full movie | Charles Laughton, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter
John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.
Directors
Henry Hathaway (segment The Clarion Call), Howard Hawks (segment The Ransom of Red Chief), Henry King (segment The Gift of the Magi)
Writers
Lamar Trotti (screen play), Richard L. Breen (screen play), Ivan Goff (screen play)
Stars
Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Jeanne Crain, Marilyn Monroe
published: 08 Jun 2021
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Mutiny on the Bounty 1935 Clark Gable, Charles Laughton
published: 01 May 2015
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Elsa Lanchester talks about Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton was in an unfinished Josef von Sternberg movie called I, CLAUDIUS.
published: 03 Aug 2008
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Peter Ustinov does Charles Laughton Impressions
Criterion extras for Spartacus. Abbreviated at the start. Missing Ustinov talking about the secular uniqueness of this type of costume drama.
I was blown away by the off the top of his head eloquence of this man. I could listen to him all day.
Really loved his Charles Laughton impressions.
Lots of anecdotes. Kubrick, Kirk, the times.
I don't own this. Just sharing this fragment.
published: 16 Apr 2013
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'Advise and Consent' - Charles Laughton's last movie
In 'Advise and Consent', Charles Laughton played a right-wing Southern senator (Seeb Cooley) wholly opposed to the US President's appointment of a new Secretary of State (the equivalent of the UK's Foreign Secretary) named Robert A. Leffingwell (played by Henry Fonda). The appointment has to be approved by the Senate but Cooley believes the Leffingwell character to be a left-wing appeaser and urges his fellow senators to reject him. Also in this clip are Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon and Peter Lawford. This was Laughton's last film role and he died of cancer only a few months after the movie's release in 1962. His roster of films included many great screen portrayals in the 1930s, such as Henry VIII, Nero, Captain Bligh, Rembrandt, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His last films in the 1950s ...
published: 11 Nov 2012
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Witness for the Prosecution (1957) - A Chronic and Habitual Liar Scene (8/12) | Movieclips
Witness for the Prosecution: A Chronic and Habitual Liar: Wilfrid (Charles Laughton) exposes Christine (Marlene Dietrich) to the court as a serial liar.
BUY THE...
Witness for the Prosecution: A Chronic and Habitual Liar: Wilfrid (Charles Laughton) exposes Christine (Marlene Dietrich) to the court as a serial liar.
BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/witness-for-the-prosecution-1958/MMVE28BF9BE2C5507A42CF174944D1F4740D?cmp=Movieclips_YT_Description
Watch the best Witness for the Prosecution scenes & clips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqpNMtQR2K-11bCTYQZRTJ2-
FILM DESCRIPTION:
The affable Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman, and legendary lawyer Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton) has chosen to represent him. Unfortunately, Leonard's alibi depends on the testimony of his callous wife, Christine (Marlene Dietrich) -- who, after the discovery of a legal loophole, makes the shocking decision to appear in court against him. To Sir Wilfrid's surprise, this is only the first in a series of puzzling revelations and reversals.
CREDITS:
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Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Francis Compton, Tyrone Power, Elsa Lanchester, Ian Wolfe, Torin Thatcher, Charles Laughton
Director: Billy Wilder
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Witness for the Prosecution: A Chronic and Habitual Liar: Wilfrid (Charles Laughton) exposes Christine (Marlene Dietrich) to the court as a serial liar.
BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/witness-for-the-prosecution-1958/MMVE28BF9BE2C5507A42CF174944D1F4740D?cmp=Movieclips_YT_Description
Watch the best Witness for the Prosecution scenes & clips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqpNMtQR2K-11bCTYQZRTJ2-
FILM DESCRIPTION:
The affable Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman, and legendary lawyer Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton) has chosen to represent him. Unfortunately, Leonard's alibi depends on the testimony of his callous wife, Christine (Marlene Dietrich) -- who, after the discovery of a legal loophole, makes the shocking decision to appear in court against him. To Sir Wilfrid's surprise, this is only the first in a series of puzzling revelations and reversals.
CREDITS:
TM & © United Artists (1957)
Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Francis Compton, Tyrone Power, Elsa Lanchester, Ian Wolfe, Torin Thatcher, Charles Laughton
Director: Billy Wilder
WHO ARE WE?
The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Made by movie fans, for movie fans.
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- published: 10 Jul 2017
- views: 158464
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"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid" - 'The Bribe' scene with Charles Laughton and Ava Gardner
"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid"" is a 'neo-noir comedy-mystery' film in which private eye Steve Martin is hired by the daughter of a noted scientist to investigate ...
"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid"" is a 'neo-noir comedy-mystery' film in which private eye Steve Martin is hired by the daughter of a noted scientist to investigate her father's death. It is both a parody and a homage to the 'film noir' detective movies of the 1940s and includes clips from 19 of them. In this one, Martin lands up on the island of Carlotta, off the coast of Central America, in his search for villains. In this excerpt, taken from "The Bribe," he sees Ava Gardner as a night-club singer and is approached by Charles Laughton who tempts him to leave the island in return for a large sum of cash. In the original movie, it was Robert Taylor on the receiving end of the bribe.
https://wn.com/Dead_Men_Don't_Wear_Plaid_'The_Bribe'_Scene_With_Charles_Laughton_And_Ava_Gardner
"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid"" is a 'neo-noir comedy-mystery' film in which private eye Steve Martin is hired by the daughter of a noted scientist to investigate her father's death. It is both a parody and a homage to the 'film noir' detective movies of the 1940s and includes clips from 19 of them. In this one, Martin lands up on the island of Carlotta, off the coast of Central America, in his search for villains. In this excerpt, taken from "The Bribe," he sees Ava Gardner as a night-club singer and is approached by Charles Laughton who tempts him to leave the island in return for a large sum of cash. In the original movie, it was Robert Taylor on the receiving end of the bribe.
- published: 17 Jan 2020
- views: 15289
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Charles Laughton as King Henry VIII - Chicken Eating Scene
Charles Laughton became the first actor in a British film to win an Oscar for his portrayal of the much-married monarch in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (193...
Charles Laughton became the first actor in a British film to win an Oscar for his portrayal of the much-married monarch in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). In this famous scene, he's in a state of fury at having been nagged by all and sundry, including the royal barber, to marry yet again, despite having had three wives already. By the end of the film he has had six wives, the fifth of whom, Catherine Howard (played here by Binnie Barnes) sings to him during dinner once he's finished demolishing his chicken.
https://wn.com/Charles_Laughton_As_King_Henry_Viii_Chicken_Eating_Scene
Charles Laughton became the first actor in a British film to win an Oscar for his portrayal of the much-married monarch in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). In this famous scene, he's in a state of fury at having been nagged by all and sundry, including the royal barber, to marry yet again, despite having had three wives already. By the end of the film he has had six wives, the fifth of whom, Catherine Howard (played here by Binnie Barnes) sings to him during dinner once he's finished demolishing his chicken.
- published: 11 Sep 2012
- views: 96006
4:53
"Sanctuary!" - Charles Laughton as 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1939)
Here is a scene from one of the greatest films of the 1930s. The gypsy girl Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara) has been sentenced to hang for witchcraft in front of Not...
Here is a scene from one of the greatest films of the 1930s. The gypsy girl Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara) has been sentenced to hang for witchcraft in front of Notre Dame cathedral by the Chief Justice (Sir Cedric Hardwicke). She is saved from certain death by the cathedral bell-ringer Quasimodo (Charles Laughton) to the delight of Gringoire, who loves her (played by a young Edmond O'Brien) and given sanctuary.
Halliwell's Film Guide writes: "This superb 1939 remake is one of the best examples of Hollywood expertise at work; art direction, set construction, costumes, camera, lighting and above all direction brilliantly support an irresistible story and bravura acting."
The set of Notre Dame Cathedral was still standing from the 1923 Lon Chaney silent version, so was re-used in this picture. The director (William Dieterle) was noted for his handling of huge crowds, as here, who had to endure a Californian heatwave during the outdoor scenes. The musical score was one of Alfred Newman's finest and was nominated for an Oscar. However, there were in fact no Oscar wins for this film in 1939 but it was up against enormous competition, with 'Gone with the Wind' sweeping the board that year. Nevertheless it remains a classic movie and contains one of Laughton's very finest screen roles. (Scene uploaded from the Warner Bros. DVD with all due acknowledgements.)
https://wn.com/Sanctuary_Charles_Laughton_As_'The_Hunchback_Of_Notre_Dame'_(1939)
Here is a scene from one of the greatest films of the 1930s. The gypsy girl Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara) has been sentenced to hang for witchcraft in front of Notre Dame cathedral by the Chief Justice (Sir Cedric Hardwicke). She is saved from certain death by the cathedral bell-ringer Quasimodo (Charles Laughton) to the delight of Gringoire, who loves her (played by a young Edmond O'Brien) and given sanctuary.
Halliwell's Film Guide writes: "This superb 1939 remake is one of the best examples of Hollywood expertise at work; art direction, set construction, costumes, camera, lighting and above all direction brilliantly support an irresistible story and bravura acting."
The set of Notre Dame Cathedral was still standing from the 1923 Lon Chaney silent version, so was re-used in this picture. The director (William Dieterle) was noted for his handling of huge crowds, as here, who had to endure a Californian heatwave during the outdoor scenes. The musical score was one of Alfred Newman's finest and was nominated for an Oscar. However, there were in fact no Oscar wins for this film in 1939 but it was up against enormous competition, with 'Gone with the Wind' sweeping the board that year. Nevertheless it remains a classic movie and contains one of Laughton's very finest screen roles. (Scene uploaded from the Warner Bros. DVD with all due acknowledgements.)
- published: 26 Aug 2012
- views: 623724
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Charles Laughton | The Private Life of Henry VIII 1933 | History | Co|orized Movie | Subtitles
HE TOOK THEIR HANDS IN MARRIAGE AND THEIR HEADS IN DIVORCE!
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne ...
HE TOOK THEIR HANDS IN MARRIAGE AND THEIR HEADS IN DIVORCE!
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second wife, executed on charges of treason, King Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that marriage also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the king picks German-born Anne of Cleves as his bride, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and King Henry continues his string of spouses.
Original title: The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)
Black & White version: https://youtu.be/OP2lW3QwsMA
Director: Alexander Korda
Writers: Lajos Biró, Arthur Wimperis
Stars: Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall
Genres: Colorized Classics, Biography, Drama, History
00:00:00 Full Colorized Movie
00:02:02 Introduction
00:02:40 Out with Anne -second
00:11:26 In with Jane - third
00:22:01 Jane is dead
00:36:00 Duchess Anne of Cleves - fourth
00:53:30 Grounds for divorce
01:03:09 Katherine is on the menu - fifth
01:21:07 suspicions about katherine
01:29:28 The sixth wife
@CultCinemaClassics
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOycDFnpMeWzaITQSD1dWsOA
https://wn.com/Charles_Laughton_|_The_Private_Life_Of_Henry_Viii_1933_|_History_|_Co|Orized_Movie_|_Subtitles
HE TOOK THEIR HANDS IN MARRIAGE AND THEIR HEADS IN DIVORCE!
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second wife, executed on charges of treason, King Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that marriage also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the king picks German-born Anne of Cleves as his bride, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and King Henry continues his string of spouses.
Original title: The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)
Black & White version: https://youtu.be/OP2lW3QwsMA
Director: Alexander Korda
Writers: Lajos Biró, Arthur Wimperis
Stars: Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall
Genres: Colorized Classics, Biography, Drama, History
00:00:00 Full Colorized Movie
00:02:02 Introduction
00:02:40 Out with Anne -second
00:11:26 In with Jane - third
00:22:01 Jane is dead
00:36:00 Duchess Anne of Cleves - fourth
00:53:30 Grounds for divorce
01:03:09 Katherine is on the menu - fifth
01:21:07 suspicions about katherine
01:29:28 The sixth wife
@CultCinemaClassics
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOycDFnpMeWzaITQSD1dWsOA
- published: 30 Jul 2023
- views: 792885
1:50:17
O'Henry's Full House (1952) full movie | Charles Laughton, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter
John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.
Directors
Henry ...
John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.
Directors
Henry Hathaway (segment The Clarion Call), Howard Hawks (segment The Ransom of Red Chief), Henry King (segment The Gift of the Magi)
Writers
Lamar Trotti (screen play), Richard L. Breen (screen play), Ivan Goff (screen play)
Stars
Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Jeanne Crain, Marilyn Monroe
https://wn.com/O'Henry's_Full_House_(1952)_Full_Movie_|_Charles_Laughton,_Marilyn_Monroe,_Anne_Baxter
John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.
Directors
Henry Hathaway (segment The Clarion Call), Howard Hawks (segment The Ransom of Red Chief), Henry King (segment The Gift of the Magi)
Writers
Lamar Trotti (screen play), Richard L. Breen (screen play), Ivan Goff (screen play)
Stars
Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Jeanne Crain, Marilyn Monroe
- published: 08 Jun 2021
- views: 89722
7:33
Elsa Lanchester talks about Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton was in an unfinished Josef von Sternberg movie called I, CLAUDIUS.
Charles Laughton was in an unfinished Josef von Sternberg movie called I, CLAUDIUS.
https://wn.com/Elsa_Lanchester_Talks_About_Charles_Laughton
Charles Laughton was in an unfinished Josef von Sternberg movie called I, CLAUDIUS.
- published: 03 Aug 2008
- views: 400615
23:01
Peter Ustinov does Charles Laughton Impressions
Criterion extras for Spartacus. Abbreviated at the start. Missing Ustinov talking about the secular uniqueness of this type of costume drama.
I was blown away b...
Criterion extras for Spartacus. Abbreviated at the start. Missing Ustinov talking about the secular uniqueness of this type of costume drama.
I was blown away by the off the top of his head eloquence of this man. I could listen to him all day.
Really loved his Charles Laughton impressions.
Lots of anecdotes. Kubrick, Kirk, the times.
I don't own this. Just sharing this fragment.
https://wn.com/Peter_Ustinov_Does_Charles_Laughton_Impressions
Criterion extras for Spartacus. Abbreviated at the start. Missing Ustinov talking about the secular uniqueness of this type of costume drama.
I was blown away by the off the top of his head eloquence of this man. I could listen to him all day.
Really loved his Charles Laughton impressions.
Lots of anecdotes. Kubrick, Kirk, the times.
I don't own this. Just sharing this fragment.
- published: 16 Apr 2013
- views: 795894
3:27
'Advise and Consent' - Charles Laughton's last movie
In 'Advise and Consent', Charles Laughton played a right-wing Southern senator (Seeb Cooley) wholly opposed to the US President's appointment of a new Secretary...
In 'Advise and Consent', Charles Laughton played a right-wing Southern senator (Seeb Cooley) wholly opposed to the US President's appointment of a new Secretary of State (the equivalent of the UK's Foreign Secretary) named Robert A. Leffingwell (played by Henry Fonda). The appointment has to be approved by the Senate but Cooley believes the Leffingwell character to be a left-wing appeaser and urges his fellow senators to reject him. Also in this clip are Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon and Peter Lawford. This was Laughton's last film role and he died of cancer only a few months after the movie's release in 1962. His roster of films included many great screen portrayals in the 1930s, such as Henry VIII, Nero, Captain Bligh, Rembrandt, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His last films in the 1950s and '60s were also memorable and included Hobson's Choice, Witness for the Prosecution, Spartacus, and the only film he directed, The Night of the Hunter.
NOTE: A complete 'Laughton Filmography' can be seen via this link ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltIt0lHcKSM
You may also like to see actor Simon Callow's 1987 TV tribute documentary entitled "Callow's Laughton" ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2w9tCioxUM
https://wn.com/'Advise_And_Consent'_Charles_Laughton's_Last_Movie
In 'Advise and Consent', Charles Laughton played a right-wing Southern senator (Seeb Cooley) wholly opposed to the US President's appointment of a new Secretary of State (the equivalent of the UK's Foreign Secretary) named Robert A. Leffingwell (played by Henry Fonda). The appointment has to be approved by the Senate but Cooley believes the Leffingwell character to be a left-wing appeaser and urges his fellow senators to reject him. Also in this clip are Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon and Peter Lawford. This was Laughton's last film role and he died of cancer only a few months after the movie's release in 1962. His roster of films included many great screen portrayals in the 1930s, such as Henry VIII, Nero, Captain Bligh, Rembrandt, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His last films in the 1950s and '60s were also memorable and included Hobson's Choice, Witness for the Prosecution, Spartacus, and the only film he directed, The Night of the Hunter.
NOTE: A complete 'Laughton Filmography' can be seen via this link ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltIt0lHcKSM
You may also like to see actor Simon Callow's 1987 TV tribute documentary entitled "Callow's Laughton" ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2w9tCioxUM
- published: 11 Nov 2012
- views: 68697