Film & History, January 1st, 2007
OLIVIER. Francis Beckett. Haus Publishing, 2005. 164 pages; $15.95.
HUGUENOT ANCESTRY
Who can deny that watching a Laurence Olivier movie-especially an early black-and-white title-mirrors the same enjoyment found by sipping a glass of Sancerre, that smooth, Loire wine brimming with sophistication that elevates (or titillates) the sensorium? On the screen, the Surrey-born actor's distinct English accent (a gift derived from his Huguenot ancestry), like this masterful vintage, radiates refinement, cultivation, and charm with each syllable, while a simple head nod exudes subtlety, nuance, even ...
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