Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine talks about parties, famous Hollywood producers and working with a reluctant Laurence Olivier on 'Rebecca' (1940). In order to distinguish herself from her sister, Olivia de Havilland, who was already an established actress, Fontaine used the names Joan Burfield and Joan St John in her first few film appearances. She adopted her stepfather's surname in 1937 when she felt more secure about her acting abilities.

This unedited interview is presented as it was originally recorded. Therefore, there are changes in the sound levels and there may be some interruptions and interference from background noise.

Parts of this interview were used in the 1979 documentary 'Movie Moguls'.

Recorded circa 1978.