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The Hollywood Greats

on BBC Two England

Profiles of ten stars. Written and presented by Barry Norman 7: Charles Laughton with personal comments from
Laughton's wife, Elsa Lanchester , who co-starred with him in The Private Life of Henry VIII , Rembrandt and other films; Laughton's brother, R. T. Laugh ton, CBE; Billy Wilder , who directed Witness for the Prosecution; actress Lillian Gish ; writer Christopher Isherwood ; Paul Gregory , Laughton's business manager and the producer of his successful reading tours; actress Shelley Winters , who was Laughton's protegee; and Laughton's biographer, Charles Higham.
Director MARGARET SHARP Producer BARRY BROWN

Contributors

Presented By:
Barry Norman
Presented By:
Charles Laughton
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Elsa Lanchester
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Henry Viii
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R. T. Laugh
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Billy Wilder
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Lillian Gish
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Christopher Isherwood
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Paul Gregory
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Shelley Winters
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Charles Higham.
Producer:
Barry Brown

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