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Oliver Reed wearing his wig at his home in Wimbledon, South West, London
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Oliver Reed wearing his wig at his home in Wimbledon, South West, London
Oliver Reed wearing his wig at his home in Wimbledon, South West, London. 29th November 1970.
Oliver Reed, at this time, was filming The Devils, a Ken Russell film, where he plays a 17th Century priest unjustly accused of saucery by a group of nuns.
In the film, Reed appears bald, and whilst production is on going, the film company have made him a 200 pound wig
to wear. However, he prefers to face the world bald and so refuses to wear it. He has had his eyebrows, beard and moustache shaved too, for the film being made at Pinewood Studios. The film company have taken out a 250 pound insurance policy because there are fears his eyebrows won t grow back as they were before.
Picture taken 29th November 1970
Abert Foster
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Oliver Reed, the charismatic British actor known for his rebellious nature and wild antics, is captured in this intriguing photo print. Taken on November 29th, 1970 at his home in Wimbledon, South West London, it showcases Reed wearing a wig specially made for his role in the film 'The Devils. ' During the filming of this Ken Russell masterpiece set in the 17th century, Reed portrays a priest falsely accused of saucery by nuns. Despite being provided with a luxurious £200 wig by the production company to maintain his character's appearance, Reed boldly chooses to face the world bald. Not only has he shaved off all facial hair but also taken out an astonishing £250 insurance policy due to concerns that his eyebrows may not grow back as they were before. This image captures both Reed's defiance against societal norms and his commitment to authenticity as an actor. Known for being a hell-raiser both on and off-screen, Oliver Reed's larger-than-life personality shines through even without elaborate makeup or artificial hair. As we delve into this snapshot from 1970s entertainment history, we are reminded of Oliver Reed's unwavering dedication to his craft and willingness to challenge conventions. This photograph serves as a testament to one of Britain's most enigmatic actors who left an indelible mark on cinema.
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