The following is an opinion column written by an Echo Press editorial staff member. It does not necessarily reflect the views ...

British star Charles Laughton didn't start out directing when he first emerged in Hollywood, but proved himself to be an accomplished actor. However, Laughton had a strong desire to pursue ...

Laughton’s work as an actor was well-recognized in his time, given he was active throughout the 1930s (including winning an Oscar for 1932’s The Private Life of Henry VIII) and into the early ...