Laurence Olivier Presents

The greatest actor of the 20th century presents five works by great 20th-century playwrights. Stars include Olivier, Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Maureen Stapleton, Alan Bates, Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, Joanne Woodward, Carrie Fisher and Joan Plowwright.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennesse Williams A rich plantation owner and his family come to grips with their greed, envy and self-delusion.

The Collection by Harold Pinter What did, or did not, take place in a Leeds Hotel ruffles the lives of four habitues of fashionable London.

Hindle Wakes by Stanley Houghton An independent young mill worker refuses to bow to convention after an indiscretion with the boss's son.

Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge Loss and regret bubble to the surface of a troubled marriage after a young boarder moves in.

Saturday, Sunday, Monday by Eduardo de Filippo A monumental argument erupts, smolders and subsides over a weekend in the life of a boisterious Italian family.

Play information, Laurence Olivier biography, and cast filmographies

• Disc #1 -- Laurence Olivier Presents, Vol. 1: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof/The Collection
  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
    • Play
    • Scene Index
  • The Collection
    • Play
    • Scene Index
  • Cast Filmographies
    • Robert Wagner
    • Natalie Wood
    • Alan Bates
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Helen Mirren
    • Laurence Olivier
  • Laurence Olivier Biography
• Disc #2 -- Laurence Olivier Presents, Vol. 2: Hindle Wakes/Come Back, Little Sheba
  • Hindle Wakes
    • Play
    • Scene Index
  • Come Back, Little Sheba
    • Play
    • Scene Index
  • Cast Filmographies
    • Rosalind Ayres
    • Trevor Eve
    • Jack Hedley
    • Pat Heywood
    • Rosemary Leach
    • Donald Pleasence
    • Carrie Fisher
    • Joanne Woodward
    • Laurence Olivier
  • Laurence Olivier Biography
• Disc #3 -- Laurence Olivier Presents, Vol. 3: Saturday, Sunday, Monday/The Ebony Tower
  • Saturday, Sunday, Monday
    • Play
    • Scene Index
  • The Ebony Tower
    • Play
    • Scene Index
  • Cast Filmographies
    • Frank Finlay
    • Joan Plowright
    • Edward Woodward
    • Roger Rees
    • Greta Scacchi
    • Toyah Willcox
    • Laurence Olivier
  • Laurence Olivier Biography

Disc #1 -- Laurence Olivier Presents, Vol. 1: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof/The Collection
1. Charm of the Defeated [14:24]
2. Brick's Composure Cracks [6:04]
3. Big Mama's News [9:39]
4. The Dream of Life Is Over [7:20]
5. Big Daddy's Birthday [5:46]
6. Shooting the Breeze [13:32]
7. Mendacity [10:39]
8. Real, True Talk [7:51]
9. Breaking the News [12:18]
10. Smells Like Death [10:41]
1. Early Caller [10:58]
2. Late Night Visit [16:14]
3. Breakfast Chat [12:59]
4. Out for Drinks [7:43]
5. Confrontation [13:27]
6. Lingering Questions [2:11]
Disc #2 -- Laurence Olivier Presents, Vol. 2: Hindle Wakes/Come Back, Little Sheba
1. Where Is She? [5:08]
2. Fanny Arrives [8:38]
3. Visiting an Old Friend [12:28]
4. Confronting Alan [5:44]
5. Breaking News [5:20]
6. Sir Timothy [14:21]
7. Beatrice's Reaction [8:11]
8. Both Families [10:51]
9. You Were an Amusement [6:48]
1. Early Start [10:46]
2. Here's to Being Sober [11:54]
3. Turk [7:38]
4. Men Are Proper [4:13]
5. Reminiscing [9:50]
6. The Telegram [10:04]
7. Caught! [5:21]
8. Dinner With Bruce [7:32]
9. Back on the Wagon [17:23]
10. Doc's Return [5:59]
Disc #3 -- Laurence Olivier Presents, Vol. 3: Saturday, Sunday, Monday/The Ebony Tower
1. Saturday's Cooking [9:02]
2. Shop Talk [6:46]
3. Hat Stretching [5:55]
4. Screen Test [3:55]
5. Luigi Offends [9:14]
6. Sunday Fitting [4:33]
7. Luigi's Return [5:26]
8. The Family Arrives [4:05]
9. Dinner Is Served [8:51]
10. Accusations Fly [8:03]
11. Monday Morning [7:48]
12. Truth Surfaces [10:21]
13. Rosa and Peppino [14:25]
1. The Mouse [8:34]
2. Meeting Henry [8:10]
3. Mutual Admiration [5:06]
4. Getting Sloshed [12:20]
5. Henry's Forest [5:25]
6. Free Period [7:11]
7. I Just Paint [3:26]
8. Entertainment Value [5:11]
9. Mouse's Work [8:00]
10. 10:00 Tomorrow [10:33]
11. She's Working With Henry [4:46]