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Lewis Archibald interviews Christopher Reeve.

Title
Lewis Archibald interviews Christopher Reeve.
Publication
[1981, 1983, 1984?].

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Reeve, Christopher, 1952-2004
  • Cleese, John
  • Caine, Michael
  • Archibald, Lewis
Found In
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Description
6 streaming audio files (approximately 177 minutes) : digital, mono.
Summary
  • Parts 1- 2, 3 (11:00-21:58 minutes), 4 (3:08-20:36) and 5. Lewis Archibald, a journalist who wrote for the magazine "Downtown," interviews American actor, film director and producer Christopher Reeve. During two interviews (recorded in 1984 and 1981) Reeve talks about his film and stage acting career, and the roles he played in various productions such as the role of Basil Ransom in the 1984 Merchant Ivory film "The Bostonians" that was based on Henry James's novel of the same name, that was recently released; and the role of Nicky in the 1975 Broadway production of the play "A matter of gravity" and others. He shares his experience working with various film and stage directors and producers, and with other actors such as Katharine Hepburn ("A matter of gravity") as an actor. He also speaks about his experience as a director.
  • Part 3 (00:00-11:00, 21:58-28:39 minutes). Lewis Archibald interviews English actor Michael Caine, who talks about his role of Frank Bryant in the 1983 British drama/comedy "Educating Rita" directed by Lewis Gilbert with a screenplay by Willy Russell based on Russell's stage play.
  • Part 3 (28:40-31:39 minutes) and Part 4 (00:00-3:07 minutes). Lewis Archibald interviews English actor John Cleese, who talks about his acting and writing career.
Alternative Title
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Interviews.
  • Sound recordings.
Note
  • Interview by Lewis Archibald, most probably conducted for the magazine "Downtown".
  • Title supplied by cataloger from audition.
  • Parts 1- 2, 3 (11:00-21:58 minutes), 4 (3:08-20:36) and 5 contain an interview with Christopher Reeve. 00:00-11:00 and 21:58-28:39 minutes contain excerpts from the interview with Michael Caine. Part 3 (28:40-31:39) and Part 4 (00:00-3:07 minutes) contain excerpts from the interview with John Cleese.
Access (note)
  • Access to original items restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio at NYPL Research Libraries only.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Archival original (3 audiocassettes ; analog, mono) available in *LTC 6464--6465.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews, *L (Special) 96-05.
Call Number
*LTC 6464--6465
OCLC
902860015
Title
Lewis Archibald interviews Christopher Reeve.
Production
[1981, 1983, 1984?].
Type of Content
spoken word
Type of Medium
audio
computer
Type of Carrier
audiocassette
online resource
Event
Recorded [1981, 1983, 1984?] New York, N.Y.
Additional Formats
Archival original (3 audiocassettes ; analog, mono) available in *LTC 6464--6465.
Access
Access to original items restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio at NYPL Research Libraries only.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews, *L (Special) 96-05.
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Added Author
Reeve, Christopher, 1952-2004, interviewee.
Cleese, John, interviewee.
Caine, Michael, interviewee.
Archibald, Lewis, interviewer.
Archibald, Lewis, donor.
Added Title
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Found In:
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Research Call Number
*LTC 6464--6465
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