Orson Wells - Northcliffe Collection
Orson Welles during rehearsals at the Duke of York Theatre ahead of the opening of his play ‘Moby Dick’ The Daily Herald’s review by Paul Holt was among those whose reviews were less than flattering. He said of Welles: “He is not as deep as he thinks he is. He wears a lovely false nose and the stage effects are quite brilliant, but these, say the program, are also by Mr. Welles. Indeed, it is a one-man show aided by willing and athletic helpers. I found it all a pretentious bore.” Northcliffe Collection July 1955