"Hamlet" To Be Shortly Released
^ Rich costumes and settlngs will be seven in the British Two Citiesfilm "Hamlet," which should soon be released in New Zealand. It„is a J. Arthur Rank production. .In the magnificent Royal apartments setting, murals and froscoes painted after the style of the 13th 'century European art are a feature of -the decor, designed by Roger Furse. Sir Laurence Olivier, who plays the unhappy prince, wears the, traditional black doublet and hoser but has enlivened it with gold embroidery and embossed sleeves. . He adds jewelled chains, and an ornamental belt and dagger.' Olivier prpduces and directs the film as well as playing the star part. His performance - of ShakesTpeare's "Hamlet" on the London stage was one of the roles that made him' world famous. At least eight ' actresses were tried out for the part of'Ophelia, which is played by' 18-year-old , Jean Simmons. This film brought out the gfeat talent in this' winsome young 'actress who is now in Suva making another film under the Rank organisation. °
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Chronicle (Levin), 21 February 1948, Page 6
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