Olivier, Laurence 1907-1989
Overview
Works: | 2,248 works in 6,874 publications in 17 languages and 90,568 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Biographies History Historical films Romance films Autobiographies War films Television adaptations Biographical films |
Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, Director, Author, Producer, pre, Adapter, Other, Restager , Scenarist, Author of screenplay, pmn, Costume designer, Author of introduction, fmd, Contributor, Editor, Commentator, dir, Interviewee, Speaker, Honoree, Collector, Singer, Film editor, Recipient, fmp, Bibliographic antecedent, fmk, Artist, Production personnel, wpr |
Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Laurence Olivier
- Confessions of an actor : an autobiography by Laurence Olivier( Book )
- On acting by Laurence Olivier( Book )
- Laurence Olivier : a biography by Donald Spoto( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Anthony Holden( Book )
- Olivier by Terry Coleman( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by John Cottrell( Book )
- Vivien : the life of Vivien Leigh by Alexander Walker( Book )
- Olivier by Francis Beckett( )
- Olivier by Philip Ziegler( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Foster Hirsch( Book )
- Olivier by Logan Gourlay( Book )
- Sir Larry : the life of Laurence Olivier by Thomas Kiernan( Book )
- Love scene : the story of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh by Jesse L Lasky( Book )
- The Oliviers, a biography by Felix Barker( Book )
- The real life of Laurence Olivier by Roger Lewis( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Melvyn Bragg( Book )
- Laurence Olivier and the art of film making by Dale Silviria( Book )
- Olivier : the complete career by Robert Tanitch( Book )
- Olivier: An informal portrait by Virginia Fairweather( Book )
- Laurence Olivier, theater and cinema by Robert L Daniels( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Laurence Olivier
Richard III by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
185 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,834 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard III: Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power
185 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,834 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard III: Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power
Rebecca by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
178 editions published between 1940 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 2,708 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vacationing young lady meets, falls in love with, and marries handsome and wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. He takes his new bride home to his estate, Manderley. But the new Mrs. de Winter finds her married life dominated by the sinister, almost spectral influence of Maxim's late wife, Rebecca, who still rules from beyond the grave
178 editions published between 1940 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 2,708 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vacationing young lady meets, falls in love with, and marries handsome and wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. He takes his new bride home to his estate, Manderley. But the new Mrs. de Winter finds her married life dominated by the sinister, almost spectral influence of Maxim's late wife, Rebecca, who still rules from beyond the grave
Spartacus by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1960 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 2,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom
62 editions published between 1960 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 2,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom
Wuthering Heights by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
106 editions published between 1939 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed masterpiece based on Emily Brontë's novel. Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon star as Heathcliff and Cathy whose tortured love affair is doomed to a tragic end
106 editions published between 1939 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed masterpiece based on Emily Brontë's novel. Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon star as Heathcliff and Cathy whose tortured love affair is doomed to a tragic end
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
93 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Produced by Granada Television in their Manchester studios for transmission by the then fledgling Channel Four, this video production of King Lear is the timeless tale of avarice and lust for power in which a foolish king descends into madness after he divides his vast kingdom between two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, unleashing a conspiracy of greed and cruelty and bringing tragic consequences for all
93 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Produced by Granada Television in their Manchester studios for transmission by the then fledgling Channel Four, this video production of King Lear is the timeless tale of avarice and lust for power in which a foolish king descends into madness after he divides his vast kingdom between two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, unleashing a conspiracy of greed and cruelty and bringing tragic consequences for all
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1968 and 2000 in English and held by 1,888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the Franco Zefferelli production of Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their families, and take their lives
2 editions published between 1968 and 2000 in English and held by 1,888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the Franco Zefferelli production of Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their families, and take their lives
Clash of the Titans by
Desmond Davis(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 1,823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perseus goes on a quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster to save the Princess Andromeda
46 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 1,823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perseus goes on a quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster to save the Princess Andromeda
A bridge too far by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A recreation of the disastrous Allied defeat at Arnhem during WWII
35 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A recreation of the disastrous Allied defeat at Arnhem during WWII
Hamlet by
Laurence Olivier(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer
15 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer
Pride and prejudice by
Jane Austen(
Visual
)
82 editions published between 1940 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the five Bennet sisters living in early 19th century England. Their mother is scheming to make prestigious marriages for them. Focuses on Elizabeth Bennet, who mistakenly finds the rich Mr. Darcy an oaf, even as he sets all the other fair maidens' hearts aflutter
82 editions published between 1940 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the five Bennet sisters living in early 19th century England. Their mother is scheming to make prestigious marriages for them. Focuses on Elizabeth Bennet, who mistakenly finds the rich Mr. Darcy an oaf, even as he sets all the other fair maidens' hearts aflutter
Hamlet by
Laurence Olivier(
Visual
)
197 editions published between 1948 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet
197 editions published between 1948 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet
Jesus of Nazareth by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
29 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Marathon Man by
John Schlesinger(
Visual
)
90 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
90 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
Othello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desdemona defies her father to marry the Moor of Venice, the mighty warrior, Othello. Iago is determined to bring about the downfall of Othello's new favorite, Cassio, and destroy Othello in the process, by casting aspersions on Othello's new bride
41 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desdemona defies her father to marry the Moor of Venice, the mighty warrior, Othello. Iago is determined to bring about the downfall of Othello's new favorite, Cassio, and destroy Othello in the process, by casting aspersions on Othello's new bride
The world at war(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An extraordinary collection of newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished perspective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants - from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines - and spine-tingling, first-hand accounts to an already unforgettable experience."--Container
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An extraordinary collection of newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished perspective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants - from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines - and spine-tingling, first-hand accounts to an already unforgettable experience."--Container
Sky Captain and the world of tomorrow by
Kerry Conran(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aviator and a reporter attempt to save the world from destruction by flying robots
12 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aviator and a reporter attempt to save the world from destruction by flying robots
The Battle of Britain by
Guy Hamilton(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1969 and 2019 in English and held by 989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the aerial combat battle of WWII, in which the Royal Air Force held off the German Luftwaffe
31 editions published between 1969 and 2019 in English and held by 989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the aerial combat battle of WWII, in which the Royal Air Force held off the German Luftwaffe
Spartacus(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1960 and 2001 in English and held by 924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatized account of the slave uprising led by laborer-turned-gladiator Spartacus, against the combined forces of the late Roman Republic. After escaping from a gladiator training ground, Spartacus convinces his fellow escapees to join him in an attempt to free all Roman slaves, and becomes the head of a massive revolt that threatens to overwhelm the power of Rome
8 editions published between 1960 and 2001 in English and held by 924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatized account of the slave uprising led by laborer-turned-gladiator Spartacus, against the combined forces of the late Roman Republic. After escaping from a gladiator training ground, Spartacus convinces his fellow escapees to join him in an attempt to free all Roman slaves, and becomes the head of a massive revolt that threatens to overwhelm the power of Rome
The boys from Brazil by
Franklin J Schaffner(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A band of Nazi leaders, escaped from postwar Germany, scheme to return to power. Their plans to dominate the world are based on a bizarre biological experiment undertaken by Josef Mengele: to clone Hitler
59 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A band of Nazi leaders, escaped from postwar Germany, scheme to return to power. Their plans to dominate the world are based on a bizarre biological experiment undertaken by Josef Mengele: to clone Hitler
Great acting: Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike, Ralph Richardson, Peggy Ashcroft, Michael Redgrave, Edith Evans, John Gielgud,
Noël Coward by
Hal Burton(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samtaler med kendte skuespillere om deres opfattelse af skuespillerens opgaver
9 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samtaler med kendte skuespillere om deres opfattelse af skuespillerens opgaver
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- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Bibliographic antecedent Other Creator Author Collector
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- Gielgud, John 1904-2000 Other Interviewee Commentator Performer Director Actor Narrator
- Isaacs, Jeremy 1932- Production personnel Producer Author of screenplay Director Author
- Knight, Esmond 1906-1987 Performer Actor
- Walton, William 1902-1983 Other Performer Musician Cinematographer Conductor Author Composer
- Thames Television, ltd
- Leigh, Vivien 1913-1967 Costume designer Performer Speaker Actor
- Aylmer, Felix 1889-1979 Performer Actor
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Acting Actors Andromeda,--Princess, daughter of Cepheus, King of Ethiopia (Mythological character) Children of murder victims Denmark De Winter, Maximilian (Fictitious character) De Winter, Mrs. (Fictitious character) Edward--IV,--King of England, England England--Cornwall (County) England--Yorkshire Families Film adaptations Ghost plays Gladiators Great Britain Hamlet--(Legendary character) Inheritance and succession Italy--Verona Jesus Christ Juliet--(Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Leigh, Vivien, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Melancholy Mothers and sons Murder Netherlands--Arnhem Olivier, Laurence, Perseus--(Greek mythological character) Princes Remarried people Reporters and reporting Revenge Revolutionaries Richard--III,--King of England, Robots Rome (Empire) Romeo--(Fictitious character) Ryan, Cornelius Shakespeare, William, Slave insurrections Spartacus, Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States Vendetta Zeus--(Greek deity)
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Alternative Names
Kerr, Laurence
Laurence Olivier actor británico
Laurence Olivier aktor brytyjski
Laurence Olivier attore e regista britannico
Laurence Olivier baron Olivier of Brighton
Laurence Olivier British actor, director and producer (1907-1989)
Laurence Olivier britisk skuespiller og regissør
Laurence Olivier Briton nga aktor, direktor ken produser
Laurence Olivier Brits acteur
Laurence Olivier Britse akteur, regisseur en vervaardiger
Laurence Olivier britský herec, režisér a dramatik
Laurence Olivier brittisk skådespelare, filmregissör och filmproducent
Laurence Olivier brytyjski aktor, reżyser, producent
Laurence Olivier comédien, metteur en scène anglais
Laurence Olivier comédien, metteur en scène, directeur de théâtre, réalisateur et scénariste britannique
Laurence Olivier englantilainen näyttelijä ja ohjaaja
Laurence Olivier englesche Schauspiller
Laurence Olivier englischer Regisseur, Theater- und Filmschauspieler
Laurence Olivier İngiliz yapımcı, yönetmen, oyuncu
Laurentius Olivier
Lorenss Olivjē
Lourens Olivye
OLIVIER
Olivier, Larry
Olivier, Larry 1907-1989
Olivier Laurence
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-
Olivier, Laurence Kerr
Olivier, Laurence Kerr 1907-1989
Olivier, Laurence Kerr 1907-1989 Baron Olivier
Olivier, Laurence Kerr 1907- Baron Olivier
Olivier, Laurence Kerr, Baron Olivier, 1907-
Olivier, Laurence Kerr, Baron Olivier, 1907-1989
Olivier Laurence Kerr baron Olivier of Brighton
Olivier Laurence Olivier baron
Olivier Laurence sir
Olivier, Lawrence 1907-1989
Olivjē, Lorenss, 1907-1989
Olivjē, Lourenss, 1907-1989
Sir Laurence Olivier
Λόρενς Ολίβιε
Лоренс Оливие
Лоренс Оливие британски глумец, режисер и продуцент
Лоренс Оливије
Лоренс Оливье
Лорънс Оливие
Лоуренс Оливье
Лоуренс Олів'є
Лоўрэнс Аліўе
Оливье Л.
Оливье, Лауренс 1907-1989
Оливье Лоренс
Оливье Лоуренс
Оливье, Лоуренс, 1907-1989
Լոուրենս Օլիվիե
לורנס אוליבייה
لارنس الیویه
لارنس الیویه هنرپیشه و کارگردان انگلیسی
لورنس أوليفيه
لورنس أوليفيه ممثل مسرح وأفلام إنجليزي
لۆرنس ئۆلیڤیە
লরন্স অলিভিয়ে ব্রিটিশ অভিনেতা, পরিচালক ও প্রযোজক
ਲਾਰੈਂਸ ਓਲੀਵੀਅਰ
லாரன்ஸ் ஆலிவர்
ลอเรนซ์ โอลิวีเอร์
ლორენს ოლივიე
로런스 올리비에
로런스 올리비에 영국의 배우
올리비에, 로렌스 1907-1989
올리비에, 로렌스 커 1907-1989
オリヴィエ, ローレンス
ローレンス・オリヴィエ
劳伦斯·奥利维尔
羅蘭士奧利花
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