The Archive · 1938

Actors and Actresses in Britain

One of t of eat mysteries r us to be in the in-ins se ability of producers and directors to make use of actors and act at their disp With few exceptions, English actors have had to go to America in order to make their reputations. It is true that Charles is Laughton was turned rapidly into the star by Alexander Korda's "The Private Life of Henry VILL" but the case of Laughton exceptional one, Even when actors Ike Girliveidt have with de reputation' of first rank, their work seems have de-film teriorated and their reputations diminished under English Influence.

marlene Dietrich is not inclined to ud experiment li a Eng! and it is to be feared that even so brilliant an artiste as Ruth Chatterton will be wasted it a re-hash of "The Rat" at All of these facts contribute to the great m; story and the great tragedy of British pictures. of Millions pounds have kers a becoming less inclined to nce B sh ventures, There have been ten hard-working years and Hol still sets the fashion and of the profits

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