Howard Meets Davis - Part One

[Leslie Howard on the set for Of Human Bondage, 1934]

Leslie Howard's initial experience with Bette Davis was one of disinterest and disapproval.

Howard was in England during the summer of 1933. Having completed Columbia's first film there, The Lady Is Willing (1934), Howard moved on to the Talbot Jennings play This Side Idolatry set in 1592 London with Howard acting as Shakespeare. According to Howard's daughter,

Leslie Howard at Home

Leslie Howard lighting a cigarette by the fireplace at his home at Stowe Maries, near Dorking, Surrey, on October 6, 1938. A beautiful portrait by Reginald G. Eves of the actor is hung above the fireplace. You can see it in the Photos and Magazine Mentions, As Seen By The Artist Section above or on my Pinterest page, "Leslie Howard As Seen By The Artist."

[Leslie Howard at home in Stowe Maries]

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