#tbt August 1983...and Peter Cushing his
wrapping his cameo appearance as Professor Copeland in the 20th Century
Fox television biopic, 'Helen Keller :The Miracle Continues' in
Hollywood. PC plays Copeland with wry sense of humour, has some lovely
lines and looks quite splendid in his academic gown. Alan Gibson
directs, in this his fourth outing with PC. The film was marketed in the
UK as 'Helen and the Teacher' and starred Blythe Danner and Mare
Winningham.
*Trivia* : In 1949 the real Helen Keller attended a
performance of Olivier's Richard III in which Peter Cushing played
several small roles!
Peter Cushing as Prof Copeland
