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The Empire Strikes Back with Clive Revill
Nov 7, 2023
Clive Revill, the voice actor of The Emperor in The Empire Strikes Back, talks about his experience working on the film and finding the voice for the character. The podcast also delves into the mystery of who played the physical body of The Emperor. Additionally, the hosts discuss storytelling, analyze Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and announce a live show dedicated to Star Wars toys.
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- The podcast explores the controversy surrounding the physical actor who played the Emperor in The Empire Strikes Back, with evidence suggesting it could have been Marjorie Eaton rather than Elaine Baker.
- Clive Revill discusses his role as the voice of the Emperor in The Empire Strikes Back, sharing insights into his approach to the character and the ambiguity surrounding the Emperor's nature and role in the story.
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The Mystery of the Emperor's Actor
The podcast episode explores the controversy surrounding the actor who physically played the Emperor in The Empire Strikes Back. Offical sources credit Elaine Baker, but some evidence suggests it could have been Marjorie Eaton. The debate focuses on the appearance of the nose and chin of the character. The podcast hosts, along with expert witnesses, discuss and examine various sources, including J.W. Rinsler's book, making sense of Star Wars blog, and Force.net message boards. Listeners are encouraged to cast their vote on the forum or provide concrete evidence if they have it.
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