Gielgud : a theatrical life /
Jonathan Croall.
- xii, 579 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 551-555) and index.
Part One: Early stages 1904-1929 -- Part Two: Lord of the West End 1929-1937 -- Part Three: Shakespeare in peace and war 1937-1948 -- Part Four: Rise and fall 1948-1968 -- Part Five: Indian summer 1968-2000.
In an attempt to write an honest, rounded account of this much-loved man, Jonathan Croall has conducted in-depth interviews with more than 100 of his contemporaries, including John Mills and Peter Ustinov. The book recounts his childhood and his illustrious career.