The Epic That Never Was

Charles Laughton (July 1, 1899 - December 15, 1962) was an English-American stage and film actor, screenwriter, producer and one-time director...(Wikipedia)

Credits include: Black Narcissus, Wuthering Heights, The Sea Hawk, 7 Women and 55 Days at Peking

Born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde, he served in the World War II before becomes a matinée idol over the 50s. In the early 60s, 'Victim' prompted him to a more serious career, and soon he achieved the peak of his prestige by working alongside renowned filmmakers. Also, he successfully debuted as writer, in 1977. Bogarde's last cinematic effort was in 1990, after a hiatus of twelve years off the big screen. Still, until his death, maintained a prolific literary production.

Credits include: Wuthering Heights, The Private Life of Henry VIII., The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Lodger and Berlin Express

Credits include: Odd Man Out, Oliver Twist, Jamaica Inn, Henry V and Treasure Island

Credits include: King Ralph, Jamaica Inn, Ivanhoe, Eye of the Devil and The Citadel

Credits include: The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, The Scarlet Empress, The Docks of New York and Morocco

Credits include: The Shout, I, Claudius, Beauty in Trouble, Tusalava and The Epic That Never Was