In this episode we discuss Stanley Kramer’s Ship of Fools, Grand Hotel on a ship, the last few tumultuous years of Vivien Leigh’s life and career, and her last film role. We talk about William Wyler and his immense accomplishments and contributions to the film industry, from a lowly assistant to one of the most celebrated Hollywood directors of films like Wuthering Heights, The Heiress, The Best Years of our Lives, Roman Holiday, and Ben-Hur.
**Content Warning** mentions of rape and depression in relation to a scene Vivien Leigh filmed between timestamps 22:31-24:10**
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