As I am wont to comment periodically when Charles Laughton figures in my recent viewing, he is one of my top favourites and in so many ways one of the most accomplished screen actors ever. I am glad to discover that I am not alone, having recently stumbled on a Laughton group on Yahoo comprised of others who believe the same. The thing about him is just how expressive he could be on screen with the most minimal of gestures or facial tics and also how moving he could be when speechifying...Read Full Story
While the list may vary from time to time, Charles Laughton always features amongst my top five favourite film actors. While he was never in competition with more 'beautiful' players, his infinite ability to lend shades and nuances to his characters makes him one of the most consummate of the many 'stars' who have graced the silver screen. Unlike many other charismatic actors whose film personae seldom vary, each of his roles is subtly different. It is therefore possibly something of a...Read Full Story
I've seen some pretty dubious films over the last few days -- "Alvin and the Chipmunks" anyone? -- which are really not worth writing about. These included another two 2007 efforts which probably did no business to speak of: Hilary Swank in yet another poor role choice in "P.S. I Love You" and where-has-my-career-gone Meg Ryan in frought family drama "In the Land of Women". Forget about them! So has there been anything deserving of comment? Well... Venom (1981): This London-set "thriller" (I...Read Full Story
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Kim Laughton has been named president of Schwab Charitable, a role she has filled on an interim basis for the past six months.
Laughton joined Schwab Charitable in 2007 and succeeds Kim Wright-Violich, who stepped down last year.
Schwab Charitable also announced that Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz has been elected chairman of the board. Schwab-Pomerantz is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation, the company's private charity.
Schwab Charitable...
Charles Laughton news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Charles Laughton performances. According to Wikipedia: Charles Laughton was an English stage and film actor. He became an American citizen in 1950. While best known for his historical roles in films, he started his career as a remarkable stage actor. In a moment when stage actors...more
Charles Laughton news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Charles Laughton performances. According to Wikipedia: Charles Laughton was an English stage and film actor. He became an American citizen in 1950. While best known for his historical roles in films, he started his career as a remarkable stage actor. In a moment when stage actors despised movies as a legitimate medium, only being interested in them as a source of income, Laughton showed keen and serious interest in the pioneering possibilities of film, and later other media, such as radio, recordings, and TV, proving that it was worth that quality work could be available to larger audiences other than theatre goers.