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More or Less: An Autobiography
More Or Less
249 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1978
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January 18, 2022
MICHAEL FLANDERS (1922-1975):
"I can't imagine the time ever come when we shall say I wonder what happened to Kenneth More"
KENNETH MORE:
Well, you put it very nicely and now it's all over and you've stripped me bare, Michael.
I wonder what the verdict of my own profession will be, I would like to hazard a guess...same actor, different clothes"
Kenneth Gilbert More (1914-1982) was a talented and lovable actor and a nice human being.
Don't miss this funny and moving book.
"I can't imagine the time ever come when we shall say I wonder what happened to Kenneth More"
KENNETH MORE:
Well, you put it very nicely and now it's all over and you've stripped me bare, Michael.
I wonder what the verdict of my own profession will be, I would like to hazard a guess...same actor, different clothes"
Kenneth Gilbert More (1914-1982) was a talented and lovable actor and a nice human being.
Don't miss this funny and moving book.
June 14, 2024
The actor Kenneth More is best known for his portrayal of Young Jolyon in The Forsyte Saga, a British tv series (the 1976 version, not the--in my opinion--more recent adaptation) which closely follows the John Galsworthy books (which are well worth reading). I adored that series and did a recent rewatch on YouTube (to be honest, I actually watched the first season, and parts of the second season, immediately following my first viewing).
More also appeared as the eponymous Father Brown. And although I'm enjoying the current adaption of Chesterton's stories, I much prefer More's performance and regret that series only ran for a couple of seasons. He also appeared in A Night to Remember, the 1958 film about the Titanic.
Although I felt More spent a bit too much time on his early years he did keep my attention and although I don't usually enjoy stories about military service, I was engrossed in More's telling of his 6 years of naval service during World War II. As well as his difficulty in restarting his barely begun acting career after the war was over.
I enjoyed the first half and then the book lagged a bit for me until we got to The Forsyte Saga (1976 British tv dramatization of John Galsworthy books) and then picked up again. More caught my interest again from then on until the conclusion.
I did get tired of his tales of womanizing, although he has a sense of humor, especially about some involvements that didn't quite work out. That took up quite a bit of the section that I found less than interesting but that could just be me.
The book is generally a pleasant read of an actor who had a somewhat checkered but overall successful career who is probably mostly forgotten today.
Except for us fanatic follower of The Forsyte Saga, which would be me. For us, it's a must read.
More also appeared as the eponymous Father Brown. And although I'm enjoying the current adaption of Chesterton's stories, I much prefer More's performance and regret that series only ran for a couple of seasons. He also appeared in A Night to Remember, the 1958 film about the Titanic.
Although I felt More spent a bit too much time on his early years he did keep my attention and although I don't usually enjoy stories about military service, I was engrossed in More's telling of his 6 years of naval service during World War II. As well as his difficulty in restarting his barely begun acting career after the war was over.
I enjoyed the first half and then the book lagged a bit for me until we got to The Forsyte Saga (1976 British tv dramatization of John Galsworthy books) and then picked up again. More caught my interest again from then on until the conclusion.
I did get tired of his tales of womanizing, although he has a sense of humor, especially about some involvements that didn't quite work out. That took up quite a bit of the section that I found less than interesting but that could just be me.
The book is generally a pleasant read of an actor who had a somewhat checkered but overall successful career who is probably mostly forgotten today.
Except for us fanatic follower of The Forsyte Saga, which would be me. For us, it's a must read.
February 5, 2021
The great Kenneth More. Very easy to read book covering his early days up to 1979. Lots of interesting stories, some funny and facts playing many film parts to many to mention. Kenneth More was the one of the main poplar actors of the 50's and beyond. A very talented and gifted actor and a great personality sadly missed by all who enjoyed the films he starred in. And today many people I'm sure will enjoy the same films today. A recommended Autobiography from 1979
April 3, 2022
Well written autobiography. More is surprisingly honest or more honest than I expected re his private life. He gives an account of his war time experience and the struggles of acting. Worth reading especially if you like the actors who are from the classic cinema, theatre and television.
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