Robert Morley; Sewell Stokes — Robert Morley "Responsible Gentleman

London, Heinemann, 1966. Leather. Robert Morley's biographical work, rebound in a lovely leather binding for the library of Academy Award Nominee, Gladys Cooper. Includes the original dustwrapper. A biographical work co-written by Robert Morley and Sewell Stokes, about the life and work of Robert Morley. Robert Morley was a English actor born in 1908. Making his West End debut in 1929, he would go on to perform on Broadway and star in numerous films. In 1938 he received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film 'Marie Antoinette' This particular volume has been rebound in leather, with the name 'Gladys Cooper' in gilt to the front pastedown. It can be assumed that the name Gladys Cooper refers to Morley's mother-in-law. Copper, much like Morley, was an incredibly successful stage actress, working in the West End for many years. In 1940 she moved to Hollywood, where she began her film career. One of her most notable roles was Miss Higgins in 'My Fair Lady&apos. Starring alongside Audrey Hepburn, Cooper would receive her third Academy Award Nomination for this particular role. The original dustwrapper has been bound into the rear of the volume. Bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, with stamp the binders stamp to the rear pastedown. Rebound in a full morocco binding. Externally excellent, with some minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Minor rubbing to the fold of dustwrapper, to the rear of the volume. Fine . Ill.: Michael Noakes et al. Fine .