A Double Life
Summary:
Ronald Colman won an Academy Award for his portrayal of an off-the-beam actor in A Double Life. A beloved stage star, Anthony John (Colman), has problems with his private life due to his unpredictable outbursts of temper. This trait has already cost him his wife, Brita (Signe Hasso), and threatens to sabotage his career. Nonetheless, Anthony makes his peace with Br... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Whit Bissell - (Dr. Stauffer)
Ronald Colman - (Anthony John)
Signe Hasso - (Brita)
Betsy Blair - (Girl in Wig Shop)
David Bond - (["othello" Sequence])
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Review:
Originally written for Laurence Olivier, A Double Life ultimately served as the vehicle which brought Ronald Colman his only Oscar. It's certainly a worthy performance, although some might carp that Colman goes for "showy" effects when subtler choices might prove more effective. Nonetheless, he does take hold of the screen and never let... Continue >>
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