Charles Aznavour
October, 1965
As far as British cinemaphiles are concerned, the greatest example of American largess since lend-lease has been a 33-year-old Philadelphian named Richard Lester. Pound by pound at Britain's box offices, Lester has spent the past two years establishing firm claim to the title of cinematic clown prince over the current international crop of comedy directors, with a record of four financial hits in as many filmic attempts. The balding young impresario first entered the directorial limelight in 196...
