Kendra Bean's Blog, page 3
July 17, 2017
Winston Churchill’s ‘Marvellous’ Gift to Vivien Leigh
Sotheby's recently announced a major sale of objects from the Vivien Leigh estate. Among the treasures going under the hammer on September 26 is an oil painting by Vivien's friend, the former Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
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June 19, 2017
Vivien Leigh: Actress and Icon
Excellent news! Remember about a year ago when I put up a fan survey as part of my research for a chapter in an upcoming Vivien Leigh compilation book? Well, that book is slated for publication in November.
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February 28, 2017
The Extraordinary Emma Hamilton
An interview with curator Sarah Wood about the stunning Emma Hamilton: Seduction and Celebrity exhibition at London's National Maritime Museum.
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June 2, 2016
Vivien Leigh at Nymans: Part 2
Photographs from the private view of "Vivien Leigh: Public Faces, Private Lives" at Nymans in Sussex. (Part 2 of 2)
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May 29, 2016
Vivien Leigh at Nymans: Part I
Photographs of the Messel family home at Nymans in Sussex, currently hosting the V&A exhibition Vivien Leigh: Public Faces, Private Lives. Part 1 of 2.
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April 19, 2016
On a boat with Natalie Wood and Laurence Olivier
A rare snapshot of Natalie Wood and Laurence Olivier on board the Splendour.
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March 5, 2016
Inside the Oliviers’ Love Nest
Guest blogger Lena Backström digs deep into Durham Cottage, the Oliviers' love nest in Chelsea, London.
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December 23, 2015
The Ultimate Fan Letters
Two of the greatest fan letters Vivien Leigh received (in my opinion).
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December 6, 2015
Drawing Vivien Leigh
Tanguy Deville interviews graphic artist Alejandro Mogollo Diez about his Vivien Leigh illustrations.
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October 7, 2015
Loving Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier – A Fan’s Perspective
Guest post by Irina N. about growing up being a fan of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier
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