1970 Press Photo Sir Laurence Olivier The First Actor Peer

Sir Laurence Olivier The First Actor Peer: Sir Laurence Olivier, has become the first theatre knight to become a life peer. Sir Laurence who was knighted in 1947, will have a singing and dancing part in Guys and Dolls at the Old Vic in December- The announcement was make today in the Queen's Honours list for her Birthday. Sir Laurence is at the moment appearing at the Cambridge Theatre with his wife Actress Joan Plowright. Photo shows Sir Laurence Olivier with his wife actress Joan Plowright celebrating his peerage which was in the Queen's Birthday honours list today.

Photo measures 7.5 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 6-13-1970.



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