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Sybil Thorndike and Emlyn Williams on stage
Sybil Thorndike and Emlyn Williams in The Corn is Green at the Duchess Theatre, London, September 1938.
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1938 Character Corn Duchess Hands Role Sybil Thorndike Williams Performing
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the intense connection between two renowned theatrical figures, Sybil Thorndike and Emlyn Williams, during their performance in "The Corn is Green" at the Duchess Theatre in London, September 1938. Sybil Thorndike, a celebrated English actress of the 20th century, is depicted in the image with a grave expression, her hand gently resting on the shoulder of Emlyn Williams, a young Welsh actor who would later achieve success as a playwright and director. The scene portrayed is from Act Three of the play, where Thorndike's character, Miss Mills, encourages Williams' character, Morgan Evans, to pursue his education and dreams, despite the challenges he faces. The production of "The Corn is Green," a poignant and powerful drama about the transformative effect of education on a young man's life, was a critical and commercial success, running for over 600 performances. This image encapsulates the emotional depth and theatrical brilliance of two exceptional performers at the height of their careers.
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