Olympus cameras – Snapshot
Delivering a masterclass in direction and humour, Barry Myers recreated all the atmosphere of a film premiere at The Odeon Leicester Square with hundreds of extras, a great cast and crackling dialogue. George Cole once again misreads everything and everyone. The photographer he mistakes for Bailey coined a phrase which has since entered everyday use – ‘exude, exude!’ Considering acting wasn’t Bailey’s first career, he is fantastic, getting his timings spot on. George Cole though is simply perfect, delivering his lines thick and fast. What a pro. It was pulled off in relatively few takes under Barry Myers’ expert control. And Patrick Lichfield mistaken for Lionel Blair! “Lionel, Lionel – give us a twirl”……..The final line from George Cole – “David Bailey? I thought he only done weddings”, is a witty harkback to the very first Olympus spot from 1978, ‘Wedding Photographer’ written and directed by Alan Parker. CDP on peak form.
