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Sir Laurence Olivier receiving his award from Sir Michael Balcon at the Odeon Theatre, London.

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Sir Laurence Olivier receiving his award from Sir Michael Balcon at the Odeon Theatre, London.
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Bib. Number0022079

Sir Laurence Olivier receiving his award from Sir Michael Balcon at the Odeon Theatre, London.

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PublisherBritish Film Academy
Place PublishedLondon
Year
Date & Collation5pp.illus
LanguageGerman
More InformationInternet print of image purchased from eBay, including original listing. Photo, dated 29 May 1949, caption reads; Sir Laurence Olivier receiving his award from Sir Michael Balcom at the Odeon Theatre, London, for his film Hamlet" which was adjudged the best film from any source British or foreign. Sir Laurence received three trophies Best Film and Best Actor Oscars from the American Film Academy and the British Film Academy's award a bronze figure (seen foreground) by the sculptor Henry Moore. One Moore illus shows Seated Figure 1949 bronze (LH 271). See 0008360 for details of Moore's commission.