""Early Stages"" is a memoir written by the legendary British actor, director, and producer John Gielgud. The book chronicles Gielgud's early life and career in the theatre, from his childhood in London to his first professional acting roles in the 1920s. Gielgud shares his experiences working with some of the most influential figures in the theatre world, including Laurence Olivier, Peggy Ashcroft, and Noel Coward. He also provides insight into his own creative process and the challenges he faced as a young actor. ""Early Stages"" is a fascinating and intimate look at the life of one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, written by the man himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.