Orson Welles in front of the Casino in Monte Carlo interviewed by journalist Guy Riffet for Nice-Matin. Welles came to the Riviera to present his film "Othello" at the Cannes Film Festival. He received the "Palme d’Or" for the film. The film, at present a "classique", was vilified by most of the critics. Monte Carlo 1952.
Orson Welles, mouth open as if in mid-sentence, is interviewed by journalist Guy Riffet of Nice-Matin while walking in Monte Carlo. Welles wears a dark, double-breasted suit, his white shirt cuffs folded distinctively over the jacket sleeves, and holds a cigarillo. Riffet concentrates, writing in a small notepad. In 1952, Welles was on the Riviera to present his film "Othello" at the Cannes Film Festival, where he received the Palme d’Or despite a mixed critical reception.
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