John Gielgud: Matinee Idol to Movie Star

In his lifetime Gielgud was acclaimed as the finest classical actor of the twentieth century and Jonathan Croall''s biography from 2000 was instantly recognised by critics as a masterful achievement, one that was ''unlikely to be surpassed'' (Sunday Telegraph). Since that time however a considerable amount of new material has come to light and the passing of time has allowed a new candour. John Gi...