Yvonne Coulette, Ian McKellen, Leo McKern. Leo McKern was another Beatles fan and sang ''She Loves You yeah, yeah, yeah'' each night on his way to the stage. The following year he co-starred in their second film ''HELP!'', playing the evil leader of a murderous cult. Eleanor Bron and Roy Kinnear also appeared in the Beatles' film.
THE LIFE IN MY HANDS
Written by Peter Ustinov
Directed by Denis Carey
Ian McKellen in the role of John Bogle
Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham
8 January 1964
Peter Ustinov had bought his first night gifts at Nottinghams Russian shop. Mine was a collection of inter-connecting wooden dolls and, referring to my characters suspicion that he is illegitimate, the author sent me this very encouraging note.
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