Interview Transcript of Dame Sybil Thorndike Casson

This material is held atV&A Theatre and Performance Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 71 THM/420/35
  • Dates of Creation
    • January 8th 1973
  • Physical Description
    • 1 folder

Scope and Content

Typed transcript of Dame Sybil Thorndike Casson describing her memories of Laurence Olivier and his childhood, including a performance of Julius Caesar, with Olivier playing Brutus aged 9. She goes on to describe his humour, kindness, spirituality, and his work with Marilyn Monroe. Interview by Ronald Proyer.