Olivia De Havilland Special: The Snake Pit vs. Lady In A Cage
AUG 6, 202444 MIN
Olivia De Havilland Special: The Snake Pit vs. Lady In A Cage
AUG 6, 202444 MIN
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<p>Welcome to <em>Highbrow Lowbrow</em>, the show where our podcast hosts Steve Powell and Dan Slattery pit high art against low culture.</p>
<p>In this special episode devoted to the pioneering acting career of Olivia de Havilland, we look at two of de Havilland’s standout performances.</p>
<p>Dan’s highbrow pick is <em>The Snake Pit</em>, a psychological drama that was both controversial and ground-breaking in its portrayal of mental health issues when it was released in 1948 and still packs a punch today.</p>
<p>Steve’s lowbrow choice is <em>Lady In A Cage</em>, in which an electrical fault causes de Havilland to be stranded in her mobility lift, where she is terrorised by a gang of home invaders.</p>
<p>We hope our choices pay a fitting tribute to the strength and longevity of de Havilland’s extraordinary career. Beware spoilers and enjoy the show...</p>