In Hollywood another chapter in British history is being filmized, Lady Hamilton, with Laurence Olivier in the part of Horatio Nelson and Vivien Leigh(...)

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In Hollywood another chapter in British history is being filmized, Lady Hamilton, with Laurence Olivier in the part of Horatio Nelson and Vivien Leigh(...)

Date12/14/1940

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Olivier, Lawrence, 1907-1989 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: In Hollywood another chapter in British history is being filmized, Lady Hamilton, with Laurence Olivier in the part of Horatio Nelson and Vivien Leigh in the title role. The still at right shows the celebration arranged by the king and queen of Naples in honor of Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile. Nelson is seen receiving the greeting of the ruler and Lady Hamilton stands at his side.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Object NumberTSPA_0071697F

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