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Dame Edith Evans, Ned's girl
Dame Edith Evans, Ned's girl
297 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1977
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Bryan Forbes
51 books10 followersBryan Forbes CBE (born John Theobald Clarke) was an English film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor and novelist, described as a "Renaissance man" and "one of the most important figures in the British film industry".
He directed the film The Stepford Wives (1975) and wrote and directed several other critically acclaimed films, including Whistle Down the Wind (1961), Séance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), and King Rat (1965). He also scripted several films directed by others, such as The League of Gentlemen (1960), The Angry Silence (1960) and Only Two Can Play (1962).
Forbes wrote two volumes of autobiography and several successful novels, the last of which, The Soldier's Story, was published in 2012.He was a regular contributor to The Spectator magazine.
He directed the film The Stepford Wives (1975) and wrote and directed several other critically acclaimed films, including Whistle Down the Wind (1961), Séance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), and King Rat (1965). He also scripted several films directed by others, such as The League of Gentlemen (1960), The Angry Silence (1960) and Only Two Can Play (1962).
Forbes wrote two volumes of autobiography and several successful novels, the last of which, The Soldier's Story, was published in 2012.He was a regular contributor to The Spectator magazine.
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November 1, 2016
It breaks my heart that Dame Edith's contribution to the world of acting is gradually being forgotten while male names such as Olivier, Gielgud and Redgrave live on. I chanced upon this book in a 2nd-hand bookshop and I am so glad I bought it. It has affected me, and how I approach my own work as an actor, profoundly.
Edith Evans was arguably the greatest actress of the 20th century, and one of the greatest actresses of all time. Forbes' wonderful book follows her life from birth to death, and unlike many biographers, Forbes had access to the elderly Dame Edith herself while writing it. It paints a beautiful portrait of a woman who dedicated every aspect of her life to acting, and I found it incomparably inspiring and motivating.
Forbes is a skillful writer and the book successfully presents factual information in a literary way, while also giving great insight into Edith's personality and wit.
I'm so glad I found this book and I highly recommend it to arts lovers, actors and anyone interested in the life of this theatre legend.
Edith Evans was arguably the greatest actress of the 20th century, and one of the greatest actresses of all time. Forbes' wonderful book follows her life from birth to death, and unlike many biographers, Forbes had access to the elderly Dame Edith herself while writing it. It paints a beautiful portrait of a woman who dedicated every aspect of her life to acting, and I found it incomparably inspiring and motivating.
Forbes is a skillful writer and the book successfully presents factual information in a literary way, while also giving great insight into Edith's personality and wit.
I'm so glad I found this book and I highly recommend it to arts lovers, actors and anyone interested in the life of this theatre legend.
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