What a humble man. And what a voice he was gifted with (and learned how to use to maximum effect!) I'm envious of anyone who got to see Sir John live on stage. RIP Sir John.
Wonderful interview - thanks for posting. Great to hear the Gielgud being interviewed - I found him always to be an interesting interviewee. He became an excellent film actor especially in later years, and stole every scene he was in re: Arthur.
Btw, watching him as the hospital chief of staff in "The Elephant Man" was a performance for the ages. Although short in duration, his moments on screen were like glorious glimpses of humanity for all to see. He was simply irreplaceable. RIP.
I know it was a small role, but, as Charles Ryder's father, he was spectacular. I understand that he and Olivier were at war over who should get the part.
Was he holding that cigarette just as some kind of prop or did he actually smoke? If so, how is it that he lived to be 96 years old and always retain that wonderful speaking voice?
Met Gielgud and Irene Worth when they were on Bdway. Attempted to interview them late 60s and it was appalling. Wrote to JG in the Eighties when doing my book on Marilyn Monroe about Larry Olivier and Marilyn. I have 4 handwritten notes from JG, one scribbled Christmas Eve 1984, Lived in Stroud in a magical Gothic house. G-d would I love a place like that!
What a humble man. And what a voice he was gifted with (and learned how to use to maximum effect!) I'm envious of anyone who got to see Sir John live on stage. RIP Sir John.
Impeccable voice
God, I forgot how humble he was. Bless you, John.
Wonderful interview - thanks for posting. Great to hear the Gielgud being interviewed - I found him always to be an interesting interviewee. He became an excellent film actor especially in later years, and stole every scene he was in re: Arthur.
What a beautiful voice, it just about hypnotises you!
One of the big three, Gielgud, Olivier, Richardson! Brilliant!
Plus Redgrave
Btw, watching him as the hospital chief of staff in "The Elephant Man" was a performance for the ages. Although short in duration, his moments on screen were like glorious glimpses of humanity for all to see. He was simply irreplaceable. RIP.
Great John Gielgud !
Beautiful melodic voice. Irreplaceable.
Great interview, interviewer and interviewee.
I know it was a small role, but, as Charles Ryder's father, he was spectacular. I understand that he and Olivier were at war over who should get the part.
Brilliant. Pretending Charles's friend was American when he visited- beautiful scene
Wonderful interview. Thank you for sharing.
An extremely unique voice an extremely talented actor
John Gielgud wasn't just an actor, he was a gift.
Gifted talented actor
Faultless english
i adore the works of pinter ,
is that Helen Mirren interviewing ? she has a distinctive voice also, i love them both !
Sir John Gielgud actor legendary 🎭
Theatre 🎭
Very deep soul ...camera 📷 uncovers this
Hobson was his best role. He was too funny
what a shame that we cannot see them both talking
Was he holding that cigarette just as some kind of prop or did he actually smoke? If so, how is it that he lived to be 96 years old and always retain that wonderful speaking voice?
Our greatest Shakespearean
Met Gielgud and Irene Worth when they were on Bdway. Attempted to interview them late 60s and it was appalling. Wrote to JG in the Eighties when doing my book on Marilyn Monroe about Larry Olivier and Marilyn. I have 4 handwritten notes from JG, one scribbled Christmas Eve 1984, Lived in Stroud in a magical Gothic house. G-d would I love a place like that!
A womaniser in summers lease
A religous man in wicked lady
Acting goes into all areas
Altho in real life an atheist
And not a womaniser!