Look Back in Anger (Warner Bros.) (1959)

Angry Young Men Charter Member Osborne Resigns Judges, parents, welfare groups and other adults who spend endless hours trying to find a solution to the problem of what to do about our generation of “angry young men” can save themselves a lot of time and trouble by studying the case of celebrated British playwright John Osborne. Actually Osborne is responsible for tagging the post-war generation of frustrated youths as the “angry young men.’ His international stage hit, “Look Back in Anger,’ which Warner Bros. has filmed with Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Mary Ure starring and may be seen starting next BUENOS sn meeeccis Olees Theatre, first used the expression. Critics and newsmen and commentators picked up the phrase and spread it, Not only was Osborne responsible for the name but he, himself, was the original angry young man. Following the war Osborne was an unsuccessful actor and frustrated playwright. Typically attired in jeans and sweater he spent a goodly share of his time spitting criticism and caustic remarks at his elders. The chip on his shoulder balanced precariously. eee ee eeens Uncooperative Cup A property man on the set of Warner Bros.’ filmization of John Osborne’s celebrated play, “Look Back in Anger,” current Theatre feature, proved he had a sense of humor—but a costly one. For a domestic argument scene star Mary Ure, mad at her husband Richard Burton, was supposed to smash a tea cup in anger. Director Tony Richardson ordered “roll ’em.” Miss Ure hurled the cup. It bounced but didn’t break. Another take— same results. A new cup was handed her. Two more takes failed to smash the cup. The nameless prop man claims he didn’t know the cups were of the unbreakable variety. ‘Anger Locations May Be Familiar American tourists who have seen London are going to see some of the places they undoubtedly visited when they see the Warner Bros.’ film version of John Osborne’s celebrated international stage hit, “Look Back in Anger,” current Theatre attraction. Producer Harry Saltzman and Director Tony Richardson, both sticklers for realism, insisted on authentic backgrounds and much of the film was shot on the streets of London. Some of the location sites where stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Mary Ure were called upon to work include London’s off-beat Theatre Royal at Stratford in the East End; exterior and interior of a famed Soho Jazz Club; Kensal Rise Railway Station in London and the Essex Street Market, Romford. England's Top-Rated Jazz Band in Film Chris Barber and his Band, one of Britain’s top-rated jazz organizations, is featured in several sequences in “Look Back in Anger,” Warner Bros.’ filmization of John Osborne’s celebrated play which OPSNS eis eee Gis VCR re cones Theatre. Star Richard Burton, the angry young man in the picture, plays a mean trumpet to blow off steam and finds the Jazz Club at which Barber’s Band is featured an ideal place to let loose. Barber’s Band plans an early tour of America. Co-starring with Burton are Claire Bloom and Mary Ure. Page Ten Osborne’s saving grace was his intense desire to succeed as a playwright and he worked endless hours to perfect his talents. As must happen if one is willing to sacrifice all for the development of his, or her, talent, Osborne’s first play, ‘Look Back in Anger,” received a small theatre production. It moved to London’s Royal Court Theatre where it became an immediate hit. It moved to Broadway and new success. As money rolled in and recognition followed Osborne mellowed. He even learned to lower his voice and once in a while smile. People offered friendship and Osborne gradually allayed his suspicion of his elders. His second hit play, “‘The Entertainer,’ followed and Osborne’s stock rose. With the increasing recognition and money to spend in his pockets he finally gained a degree of humaness. As Osborne mellowed he finally began to take notice of the pretty young star who created the wife role in his “Look Back in Anger,” Mary Ure, the same beauty who portrays the role in the Warner Bros. film. Love bloomed and marriage followed. Mr. Osborne gave up his final credentials in the society of “angry young men.” Glen-Byam Shaw Role Proved ~ Most Convenient Lovely Mary Ure, who co-stars with Richard Burton and Claire Bloom in the Warner Bros.’ film version of John Osborne’s celebrated stage hit, “Look Back in Anger,’ which ‘Ope@ns../.0.. a... at the Theatre, is one of England’s most talented stage stars. Ce ee On completion of her role in the picture she headed straight for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford on Avon, where she starred in a number of plays—working with Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Her apearance at the famed theatre, however, proved no problem as all details had been worked out prior to going to Stratfordon-Avon. As a matter of fact they were all settled while she worked on the filming of “Look Back in Anger.” It so happened that the GlenByam Shaw who plays Miss Ure’s father in the film also happens to be controller of production at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Mary Ure Knows Film Role Well Mary Ure, who portrays the wife of angry young man Richard Burton in the Warner Bros.’ filmization of John Osborne’s celebrated stage hit, “Look Back ine AN SOL CUrTeN tio. sensei eine Theatre attraction, won the 1956 Variety Clubs of Great Britain best actress award for her work in creating the role she plays in the film on the London stage. She insists that this role is a part of her hife.?tc.. ee She originally created the role when it premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London. She continued in the play throughout the run in the British Isles and then journeyed to America to do the part on Broadway. When Warner Bros. filmed the offering no other actress was even considered. Her claim that the role is a part of her life should be valid as she is married to John Osborne who authored this smash _ hit. Sharing star billing with Miss Ure and Burton in “Look Back in Anger” is Claire Bloom, who enacts the role of Burton’s mistress. Tony Richardson, who directed the stage success, directed the picture. Incense Not Succ Solves Set Problem British stage director Tony Richardson, who makes his film directing debut on the Warner Bros.’ drama of sordid love, “Look Back in Anger,” Richard BurtonClaire Bloom-Mary Ure starrer which opens .....::... at the... Theatre, proved himself a man of ingenuity during the photographing of the picture. A scene being photographed in a London Jazz Club lacked authenticity despite the riotous goings-on of British teenagers as they danced to the wild beat of Chris Barber’s Band. “It should be smoke-filled,” stated Director Richardson. “The cigarette smoke doesn’t do the trick. Bring in a pan of charcoal and smoke it up.” Prop men complied. Smoke clouded the air.” But the result was disastrous. Within minutes every one in the Club was wheezing and coughing. “Blow the smoke out,’ ordered an assistant. “Don’t blow the smoke,” countered Richardson. “Just throw some incense on the charcoal.” A few minutes later the scent of the incense was countering the irritant of the smoke and Director Richardson proceeded to shoot the scene with proper atmosphere. England's Gary Raymond Unveiled For U.S. Teenagers American teenagers will get their first real glimpse of one of England’s most exciting young actors when they see Gary Raymond in Warner Bros.’ daring new feature, “Look Back in Anger” Currenty <2 chase Theatre attraction. His only previous motion picture appearance was in the period drama, “The Moonraker.” Although Raymond is a newcomer to films he is already an idol of British youngsters as a result of his many stage appearances. It is a tribute that he shares star billing with Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Mary Ure and Dame Edith Evans in this shocking new picture. Raymond is over six feet tall, dark, handsome and _ possesses brooding eyes and a mop of tousled black hair that has British femmes swooning. Where his acting is concerned, he is dead serious. He learned his art at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. In “Look Back in Anger,” Raymond portrays the friend of angry young man Richard Burton, a friend who tries to save Burton’s marriage to Miss Ure when he senses that Miss Ure’s actress friend Miss Bloom is about to move in on her friend’s husband. Unfortunately sex and Miss Bloom defeat young Raymond’s noble tries and in the end he leaves Burton to make a life of his own elsewhere to avoid the lurid goings-on. The new film was directed by Tony Richardson who also was responsible for the staging of “Took Back in Anger” as a hit play in London and on Broadway. Mary Ure, who co-stars with Richard Burton and Claire Bloom in Warner Bros.’ film version of John Osborne’s celebrated stage hit, “Look Back in An Per: NCOMINe! lsat a. dele se Theatre feature, portrays the wife role she depicts in the film more than six hundred times on stage. She starred in both the London and Broadway stagings. : Richard Burton, who costars with Claire Bloom and Mary Ure in the Warner Bros.’ film shocker, “Look Back in Anger,’ Current micas sia. Theatre attraction, was born in Wales. He now makes his permanent home in Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva... Gary Raymond, who shares star billing with Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Mary Ure in the Warner Bros.’ film version of John Osborne’s celebrated stage hit, “Look Back INS ANSeH COMMING as. otic oe Theatre attraction, is the idol of Britain’s teenagers. Claire Bloom, co-starring with Richard Burton and Mary Ure in Warner Bros.” “Look Back in Anger,” current .... ....®. Theatre fare, reached stardom in her first picture, Charlie Chaplin’s “Limelight.” Dame Edith Evans, who portrays a cockney character in the Warner Bros.’ Richard Burton Claire Bloom Mary Ure starrer, “Look Back in ATONE COMME? cine eels Theatre feature, recently portrayed the Mother Superior in “The Nun’s Story.” EXPLOITATION Don’t Overlook The Value Of Special Screenings On This Picture @ LOOK BACK IN ANGER, an international stage hit, is popular with Little Theatre and non-professionai theatre groups. Why not screen the film for select Little Theatre groups, drama teachers, etc. They'll go away raving about the picture and Burton's performance. @ LOOK BACK IN ANGER has an outstanding Jazz-type musical score. Screen it for music teachers, orchestra leaders, music editors. @ RICHARD BURTON'S interpretation of the Angry Young Man in "LOOK BACK IN ANGER" could well draw _comment from sociologists and educators. A screening might start word of mouth and perhaps one of your editors would be interested in a newspaper piece on the subject by a leading doctor. @ ABOVE ALL, show to all columnists, drama editors — everyone who writes for publication. @ SHOW FOR school/college drama editors and drama instructors. Burton Woos Two In Shocking “Anger” Some of the most tempestuous love scenes filmed since the heyday of the late, great John Gilbert who made film love to Greta Garbo more than a score of years ago are to be seen in the new and shocking Warner Bros.’ film, “Look Back in Anger,” coming Seririte ace nee: Theatre attraction. British critics bluntly stated that Richard Burton’s furious, consuming love making will long give the women theatregoers something to remember. The very violence of the love making is something that perhaps only a woman could understand. Two women, his wife, Mary Ure, and his mistress, Claire Bloom, are the object of Burton’s intense wooing in the screen version of celebrated playwright John Osborne’s shocking play, “Look Back in Anger,’ which scored a tremendous success both in London and on Broadway. Portraying one of today’s frustrated angry young men Burton savagely pours out his vitrolic hatred for his own shortcomings on his unfortunate wife and her friend, who stays on to become Burton’s love target when his wife leaves. Sensitive direction by ‘Tony Richardson who also staged “Look Back in Anger” in London and on Broadway, stays the hand of censors from dropping love scenes from the film.