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1948, Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons as Hamlet and Ophelia, in Olivier's film version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. Hulton Archive / Getty Images

Letters to the Editor – 11th January 2016

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11 January 2016
1948, Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons as Hamlet and Ophelia, in Olivier's film version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. Hulton Archive / Getty Images

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