Vivien Leigh (I) (1913–1967) |
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If a film were made of the life of Vivien Leigh, it would open in India just before World War I, where a successful British businessman could live like a prince. In the mountains above Calcutta, a little princess is born. Because of the outbreak of World War I, she is six years old the first time her parents take her to England. Her mother thinks ...
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Died:(age 53) in Belgravia, London, England, UK |
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Stage: She appeared in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream," at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England, with Ralph Richardson, Robert Helpmann, Stephen Murray, Anthony Quayle in the cast. Tyrone Guthrie was director. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 13 Print Biographies | 6 Portrayals | 6 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 29 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
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5' 3" (1.6 m)
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Who could quarrel with Clark Gable? We got on well. Whenever anyone on the set [of Gone with the Wind (1939)] was tired or depressed, it was Gable who cheered that person up. Then the newspapers began printing the story that Gable and I were not getting on. This was so ridiculous it served only as a joke. From that time on, the standard greeting between Clark and myself became, "How are you not ... See more »Trivia:
Born on the same date as John McGiver. See more »Trademark:
Often played women who will go to great lengths to achieve their desires See more »Nickname:
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