Sir John Gielgud on Marlon Brando | The Dick Cavett Show (1971) *EDIT*

I've trimmed the original clip and added exemplar pictures and clips over relevant sections.

[robotkiller]

Good Lord, that commentary is full of content. Not a single wasted syllable. Incredible.

[ro]

Wonderfully eloquent. Also, he is honest and balanced in his appraisal of a fellow actor, rather than fawning. This means the praise for Brando carries so much more weight.

[marycahill]

Refreshing to hear a great actor actually discussing the craft of acting.

[JM-lwnx]

I miss intelligent, articulate people in the public sphere.

[RG-]

Sir John was truly an immense acting talent! His voice is absolutely hypnotic, I could listen to him for ever!

[NJTDover]

Sir John Gielgud was the quintessential Englishman and one of the best actors we ever saw.

[reider]

Sir John Gielgud talking about Marlon Brando, These people are giants, There is no equivalence in modern cinema..

[tishaguilar]

I could listen to Sir John Gielgud speak on any subject. Such a learned yet great open-minded actor.

[karensinclair]

What a marvellous man Gielgud was. A real English gentleman.

[maxcornise]

The kind of consummate artist that has no peer, and never will. His offstage speech and staggering breadth of knowledge and compassion are as fascinating as when he’s onstage.

[adriancole]

Two great actors from two totally different schools. Plus the wonderful Dick Cavett to bring out the best of Sir John.

[redwoods]

I could listen to him read the phone book all day as they say. Lovely speaking voice. Incredible presence.

[keithdunwoody]

Such a brilliantly articulate gentleman, Mr. Gielgud. At least we have your work to replay.

[josephrocha]

Gielgud really knows his craft. Also Marlon is a superstar. He was able to hold the screen. You can't buy that. You are born with it.

[pamelacorbett]

So interesting to hear Gielgud’s perceptive observations about Marlon and acting technique.

[jadezee]

a great actor..his generation of talented Brits on the stage....will never be seen again....

[lunartat]

You've also got to miss the days of the interviewer who wouldn't interrupt his subjects every 5 seconds or laugh uncontrollably at every word they'd say just to be sycophantic.

[joeseeking]

Struck by the erudition, the delivery - I imagine I could listen to Gielgud talk for 15 minutes about magic markers.

[curiousjorge]

Such intelligent commentary…a rarity these days.

[stutzbearcat]

Can you even IMAGINE an actor being this intelligent and well spoken today?
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