The world waited sixty years for a film about him, and then two came along in the same year, the trials of oscar wilde starring peter finch and oscar wilde starring robert morley. Trinidad high school miners alumni classmate robert morley. A charming, rotund, portly, doublechinned character actor of british and american stage and screen, robert morley tended to be cast in jovial or pompous comedic roles. A don quixote tale of an older man fighting to keep his companys old world values. After studying at the royal academy of dramatic art rada in london he appeared on the london stage in 1929 and in 1938 he first appeared on broadway as the. Meanwhile earlier productions from the 1960s including the trials of oscar wilde starring peter finch and oscar wilde with robert morley. An angloamerican tragedy 1948, a short satirical novel by evelyn waugh. Robert adolph wilton morley, cbe 26 may 1908 3 june 1992 was an english actor who was usually cast as a pompous english gentleman representing the establishment, often in supporting roles. You will remember is a 1941 british musical drama film directed by jack raymond and starring robert morley, emlyn williams and dorothy hyson. The play was a success despite being banned from major london theatres because of its theme of homosexuality, and was later produced in america with morley making his broadway debut in the part on october 10, 1938.
Morley, robert 19081992 biography bfi screenonline. Its a fight against the onset of mechanization vs higher profit and a loss of quality in product. English character actor robert morley was educated in england, germany, france and italy. Unfortunately two film companies hit on the same idea, an oscar wilde biopic, at the same time, and this modest production, directed by russian actor gregory ratoff, who died months after the premiere, had its thunder stolen by the more ambitious the.
Finch is a fine actor, but his portrayal fails to convey the bon vivant nature we the public has come to expect in a character such as wilde. Trailer of topkapi, classic movie prevue robert morley. The battle of the sexes doesnt do that, making the battle more evenhanded. Wilde, but only one stands out which personifies the ideal man. Featured songs include, tell me pretty maiden, sue, florodora, lily of laguna and dolly daydream. Oscar wilde is a film directed by gregory ratoff with robert morley, ralph richardson, phyllis calvert, john neville, year.
The trials of oscar wilde 1960 the trials of oscar. The top 10 movies of the 1960s starring robert morley. Oscar wilde robert morley stars as the celebrated and enduring author of such works as the picture of doran gray, lady windermeres fan, salome and the importance of being earnest, a man guilty of being irish, literate and gay. The battle of the sexes 1960 charles crichton, peter. The film is an adaptation of the novel no nightingales by caryl brahms and s.
Robert morley list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Robert morley celebrity profile check out the latest robert morley photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. He was educated in england, germany, france, and italy, intending to go into. Oscar wilde 1960 robert morley, ralph richardson the. Robert morley, prolific english actor, director, and playwright whose forte was comedy and comedydrama. New oscar wilde film is best representation yet, grandson says.
The trials of oscar wilde 1960 peter finch youtube. In this sequence from sidney j furies 1962 film, the final witness for the prosecution gives robert morley s defence lawyer a problem as his realises how strong the. The battle of the sexes 1960 charles crichton, peter sellers, robert morley, constance cummings, comedy february 20, 2017 maneating businesswoman, angela barrows is sent by her us company to edinburgh to investigate export opportunities. Robert morley was an iabsoute delight to watch and to listen to his outraged rants. Fortunately, we get a chance to watch robert morley and ralph richardson act always a good thing. Here you find old movie, newly released, and upcoming movie trailers. In movie encyclopedia, film critic leonard maltin describes morley as recognisable by his ungainly bulk, bushy eyebrows, thick lips and double chin. Here you find newly released and upcoming movie trailers. It portrays the life of the composer leslie stuart. In the 1890s, famed writer oscar wilde robert morley embarks on a relationship with lord alfred douglas john neville, despite his marriage to constance phyllis calvert. The tragic downfall of one of the great wits of the late 19th century is chronicled in this fascinating wellwrought biopic that features robert morelys exceptional. Morley was a graduate of the royal academy of dramatic art, london, and made his professional debut in margate in 1928. A biographical look at the tumultuous life of the legendary playwright, poet, and wit.
It was directed by british filmmaker tony richardson and the screenplaywhich also drew on jessica mitford s book the american way of death 1963 was written by noted american satirical novelist terry southern and british author christopher isherwood. In movie encyclopedia, film critic leonard maltin describes morley as. With a great supporting cast, robert morley, constance cummings and even donald plesance. The film starred robert morley as oscar wilde, ralph richardson as sir edward carson, phyllis calvert as constance wilde, john neville as lord. In the 1890s, famed writer oscar wilde robert morley embarks on a relationship with. He died on june 1992 from a stroke at the age of 160 legendary old hollywood actors imdb. Ratoffs film deserved better, if only because of robert morley as wilde and our greatest actor ralph richardson as sir edward carson, who bring the final court scenes to superb dramatic heights.
Van dyke, 1938, made in the us where he had gone to star in oscar wilde, a role he would repeat in a dull film d. From silent film icon and his women to nazi eras frightening common. Here are a few examples of ways you can filter the charts. Simon dee interviews robert morley january 1969 duration. The story of joseph and his brethren potiphar 1960. The worst movies of the 1960s starring robert morley. Robert morley gives fine portrayal as irish playwright in british drama, oscar wilde, current fare at guild. The battle of the sexes movie poster 27 x 40 inches 69cm x 102cm 1960 peter sellers robert morley constance cummingsjameson clarkernest thesigerdonald pleasence. Etwa zur gleichen zeit begann seine karriere als filmschauspieler, in w. The ghosts of berkeley square is a 1947 british comedy film, directed by vernon sewell and starring robert morley and felix aylmer. Oscar wilde is a 1960 biographical film about oscar wilde, made by vantage films and. Robert morley full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Oscar wilde 1960 playwright oscar wildes homosexuality is exposed when he brings a libel action against his lovers father, leading to his own prosecution.
His distinctive physical appearance, a rotund body and fleshy jowls. Robert morley s portly frame, double chin and perpetual look of popeyed surprise made him. Accused, convicted and destroyed for daring the love that dare not speak its name. The tragic downfall of one of the great wits of the late 19th century is chronicled in this fascinating wellwrought biopic that features robert morelys exceptional performance as the sharp. It lacks colour and the wide screen, but the main flaw is that it is not developed as a character study and portrait of a period. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia robert adolph wilton morley cbe 26 may 1908 3 june 1992 was an english actor who, often in supporting roles, was usually cast as a pompous english gentleman representing the establishment. Oscar wilde 1960 phyllis calvert, robert morley, and dennis price in oscar wilde 1960 oscar wilde 1960. Plenty of films dealt with the subject of womens liberation with derision to a degree which makes them unwatchably offensive nowadays. The trials of oscar wilde also known as the man with the green carnation and the green carnation, is a 1960 british film based on the libel and subsequent criminal. Think the man in the white suit and the same ealing comedy formula applied to this amusing film.
Robert morley for cecil parker, peter sellers for alec guiness, even ernest thesinger appears in both films. I believe this offering, oscar wilde, 1960 portrayed by enormously talented robert morley as the playwright, is the best. The film starred robert morley as oscar wilde, ralph richardson as sir edward carson, phyllis calvert as constance wilde, john neville as lord alfred douglas, dennis price as robbie ross, alexander knox as sir edward clarke and edward chapman as the marquess of queensberry. The most talked about film in the history of the cinema. The best movies of the 1960s starring robert morley. A popular comic actor, he also made many film and television appearances, including beat the devil 1953, oscarwilde 1960 and who is killing the great chefs of europe. Simon, inspired by the enduring reputation of the property at 50 berkeley square as the most haunted house in london. Oscar wilde 1960 watch full lengths online movies youtube. It is sometimes said of london buses that you can wait ages for one and then two come along at once. Robert adolph wilton morley cbe 26 may 1908 3 june 1992 was an english actor who, often in supporting roles, was usually cast as a pompous english gentleman representing the establishment.
Also in the cast are alexander knox as sir edward clarke, martin benson as george alexander, robert harris, henry oscar, william devlin, ronald leigh hunt, tom chatto, stephen dartnell, martin boddey, leonard sachs and tony doonan. Ratoffs oscar wilde is a lowbudget production, adapted from a 1936 play and featuring its original star, robert morley, in the title role, a role he had often reprised in the intervening years. In movie encyclopedia, film critic leonard maltin describes morley as recognizable by his ungainly bulk, bushy eyebrows, thick lips, and double chin. Morley said he was too young for the part in 1936 and too old in this film. Show me the man who has enjoyed his schooldays and i will show you a bully and a bore. Emboldened by the governments wolfenden report, british film makers at the turn of the 1960s began to deal frankly with homosexual themes. With robert morley, phyllis calvert, ralph richardson, john neville. Angela barrows, an accomplished business analyst from the us, attempts to contemporise the late macphersons tweed factory, shaking the very foundation of a menonly company. With peter sellers, robert morley, constance cummings, jameson clark. His family planned for him to go into the diplomatic service but he liked the idea of acting more. Robert morley made his name on the stage playing oscar wilde at the london gate theatre in 1936.