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Jean Simmons; John Dall; Joanna Barnes; Nina Foch; Peter Ustinov and Laurence Olivier on the set of 'Spartacus'
26 of 30 portraits of Peter Ustinov
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Jean Simmons; John Dall; Joanna Barnes; Nina Foch; Peter Ustinov and Laurence Olivier on the set of 'Spartacus'
possibly by William Woodfield, for Universal Studios
film publicity still, 1960
8 1/8 in. x 10 in. (207 mm x 255 mm) overall
Given by Tracy Granger, 2014
Photographs Collection
NPG x199019
Artistsback to top
- Universal Studios, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
- William Woodfield (1928-2001), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- Joanna Barnes (1934-), Actress and writer. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- John Dall (1918-1971), Actor. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Nina Foch (1924-2008), Actor. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier (1907-1989), Actor, producer and director. Sitter in 114 portraits. Identify
- Jean Merilyn Simmons (1929-2010), Actress. Sitter in 37 portraits. Identify
- Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov (1921-2004), Actor, dramatist and film director. Sitter associated with 30 portraits. Identify
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Simmons played a slave who falls in love with gladiator Kirk Douglas. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick with an all star cast including Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov, Charles Laughton and Tony Curtis.
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Events of 1960back to top
Current affairs
Prince Andrew is born, the third child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.The Contraceptive Pill is introduced in England, dramatically changing the nation's approach to sex and relationships, and significantly contributing to the 1960s culture of liberation.
Art and science
Penguin books defend D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover against charges of obscenity by demonstrating that the novel was of literary merit. The 'not guilty' verdict was seen as a victory for free speech and marked the beginning if a new era of liberalism.The satirical revue Beyond the Fringe launches the careers of Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Jonathan Miller.
International
Harold Macmillan delivers his 'wind of change' speech to the South African Parliament in Cape Town, announcing Britain's decision to grant independence to many of her colonies. The speech recognised the emergence of African nationalism, and criticised the policy of Apartheid in South Africa.Comments back to top
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