The actresses playing Blanche have generally received the bulk of praise and analysis from critics, including Vivien Leigh, who won an Oscar for her performance in Elia Kazan’s film, not Brando.

Joan Plowright, a golden Age actress, started in classics like "Tea with Mussolini" and "101 Dalmatians." Discover her life, movies and award ...

By then, Plowright’s marriage to British actor Roger Cage had ended, as had Olivier’s 20-year union with Vivien Leigh.

By then, Plowright’s marriage to British actor Roger Cage had ended, as had Olivier’s 20-year union with Vivien Leigh. Plowright and Olivier were married in Connecticut in 1961, while both were ...