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Documentries
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 Life Great Romances Volume 4 [2003]
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 Length: 20 minutes
Release Date: 2003 (UK)
By: BBC Worldwide
Description: Laurence Olivier fell hopelessly in love with Vivien Leigh, in what became one of Hollywood's most stormy relationships. The irregularities and ambiguities of their years together are woven between some of the greatest motion pictures ever filmed. The story is a fascinating blend of two personal public lives, ultimately broken by the pressure of their own success. Feautures vintage footage of the couple.
Availability: Amazon
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| Larry and Vivien: The Oliviers in Love [2001] |
 Length: 90 minutes
Release Date: September 13, 2001 (UK)
Description: A portrait of the 30 year relationship between Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. With comments by their friends and family.
Availability: not available on DVD or VHS
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| A Delicate Balance [2000]
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 Length: 50 minutes
Release Date: September 26, 2000 (USA)
By: A&E
Description: Narrated by Harry Smith, this A&E program includes interviews with Leigh's stepson Tarquin Olivier, John Gielgud, Mia Farrow, director William Wyler, and various family friends as it traces Leigh's struggle to live up to the reputation she earned playing Scarlett in Gone with the Wind as well as her long battle with bipolar disorder. Includes rare footage--screen tests, excerpts from Leigh's Academy Awards acceptance speeches, home movies, and candid photos.
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| Mysteries & Scandals [1998]
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 Length: 30 minutes
Release Date: December 7, 1998 (USA)
By: E! TV
Description: This television episode, hosted by AJ Benza, looked at the turbulent life of actress Vivien Leigh. It examined her marriages, her health problems and her role in Gone with the Wind.
Availability: not released on DVD or VHS
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| Great Romances of the 20th Century [1998]
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 Length: 30 minutes
Release Date: 1998 (USA)
By: Columbia House & BBC
Description: Dubbed 'the King and Queen' of British Theatre, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh brought their heightened sense of drama to their very public romance and marriage. Battles over starring roles spilled over into battles for affection, complicated by Vivien's fragile mental health. While the cast of lovers changed throughout their marriage and after their divorce, Vivien kept a picture of her 'Larry Boy' by her bedside to her dying day.
Availability: difficult-to-find on VHS |
| Darlings of the Gods [1991]
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 Length: 120 minutes in 2 episodes
Release Date: February 21, 1991 (USA)
By: HBO Home Videos
Description: Biographical dramatization of the tempestuous marriage of actors Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Anthony Higgins plays Laurence Olivier and Mel Martin plays Vivien Leigh.
Availability: Amazon
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| Scarlett and Beyond [1990]
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 Length: 46 minutes
Release Date: April 20, 1994 (USA)
Description: Actress Jessica Lange hosts this program that explores the career, myths and legends surrounding Vivien Leigh.
Availability: Amazon | Ebay
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