

The Entertainer
“As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!”
Overview
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Top Cast

Laurence Olivier
Archie Rice

Brenda De Banzie
Phoebe Rice

Roger Livesey
Billy Rice

Joan Plowright
Jean Rice

Alan Bates
Frank Rice

Daniel Massey
Graham

Albert Finney
Mick Rice

Shirley Anne Field
Tina Lapford

Thora Hird
Mrs. Ada Lapford

Miriam Karlin
Renée Baxter

Geoffrey Toone
Harold Hubbard
MacDonald Hobley
McDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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