Article on the release of A Streetcar Named Desire in the 'Talking of Films' regular feature in popular British fan magazine Picturegoe. The feature promised readers a 'sure guide to the new films' compiled by Lionel Collier and his 'team of critics.'
A Streetcar Named Desire is the first film reviewed and is accompanied by a black and white still image from the film depicting Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando with the caption: 'Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in A Streetcar Named Desire, a sordid story of a sex-ridden woman who eventually goes mad. Question-time: It's well-acted and skillfully told, but is it entertainment?'
The review condemns the moral content of the film - a common complaint carried over from the play - and argues that the story does not make for an entertaining experience despite the quality of the performances and cinematography. Curiously, the reviewer omits any specific discussion of Vivien Leigh's performance as the lead character despite commenting on all other members of the cast.
A Streetcar Named Desire is the first film reviewed and is accompanied by a black and white still image from the film depicting Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando with the caption: 'Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in A Streetcar Named Desire, a sordid story of a sex-ridden woman who eventually goes mad. Question-time: It's well-acted and skillfully told, but is it entertainment?'
The review condemns the moral content of the film - a common complaint carried over from the play - and argues that the story does not make for an entertaining experience despite the quality of the performances and cinematography. Curiously, the reviewer omits any specific discussion of Vivien Leigh's performance as the lead character despite commenting on all other members of the cast.
| Creator | Lionel Collier |
|---|---|
| Subject | A Streetcar Named Desire |
| Source | Bill Douglas Cinema Museum |
| Publisher | Oldhams Press |
| Date | 1952-01-03 |
| Format | Magazine |
| Type | Review |
| Coverage | 1950s |