Robert Newton (Frank Gibbons in “This Happy Breed”/Long John Silver in “Treasure Island”

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IN PRAISE OF THE COMMON PART 1

BEING THE ANGLOPHILE I AM—SHAKESPEARE, MARLOWE, Morgans, Dellows, and White Stilton with Apricots—I was attracted to Turner Classic Movies’ recent showing of This Happy Breed. This Happy Breed, based on … Continue reading →

May 9, 2026 · Leave a comment