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Old 23-05-2008, 01:18 PM
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I know the Finch one was released on VHS, was it ever released on DVD ?

Was the Morley version even released at all ?
The Morley one was last seen in this country on C4 one afternoon in the late 80s IIRC

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Vincent Price played Wilde in a one man show called Diversions and Delights from the mid 70s onwards.

I imagine he would have been far too old but it would have interesting to see it...
He was too old and I would guess too slender but it was a success and he would have the vocal facility to give a memorable performance.

Donald Sinden did the one man show in this country when he was too old but again a magnificent vocal facility (which helps in one man shows)

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But I think most of you will agree that Stephen Fry's version came close to perfection as a portrayal of Wilde himself - ignoring the areas covered (or not covered) by all the different versions.

Was there anyone ever better suited to step into Wilde's shoes than Stephen Fry?

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Default Morley biography/autobiogarphy ?
Is there a book/memoir on Morley ? If so anyone read it ?
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Is there a book/memoir on Morley ? If so anyone read it ?
Sheridan Morley wrote one about his father - its a generous bio and a kind and affectionate one which celebrates his fathers life enhancing wit and often erratic career - you can buy it ebay and amazon quite cheaply and it is an entertaining read.
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Many thanks Windthrop. I'm still hoping someone might have a copy of the flick.
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But I think most of you will agree that Stephen Fry's version came close to perfection as a portrayal of Wilde himself - ignoring the areas covered (or not covered) by all the different versions.

Was there anyone ever better suited to step into Wilde's shoes than Stephen Fry?

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Actually, even though I prefer the Finch film,I would agree with that, Fry was excellent as Wilde and the best in the role but possibly not in the best film.He even resembles him physically, certainly more so than Finch and Morley.
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