Anniversary screening of Live and Let Die (1973) in London

By: Anders Frejdh

Published:
2023-10-19

Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London, screening

Exclusive report from a private 50th anniversary screening of Live and Let Die (1973) starring Sir Roger Moore in London with cast & crew members in attendance as special guests.

On Wednesday 27th June 2023, exactly 50 years after the World premiere (held at London's ODEON Leicester Square cinema) of Live and Let Die starring Roger Moore in his first film as Ian Fleming's James Bond, FSWL reader Simon Kidston of Kidston Motorcars hosted a private screening of the film at Curzon Cinema in Mayfair to which Anders Frejdh Talent Management AB was requested to invite as many as possible of the locals that worked on the film.

Live and Let Die, bus, Curzon Cinema, London

Live and Let Die, bus, Curzon Cinema, London

A Live and Let Die themed bus parked outside the Curzon Cinema in London.

Live and Let Die cast & crew members in attendance included Madeline Smith (Miss Caruso) and Vic Armstrong (Roger's stunt double). Legendary James Bond director John Glen, Octopussy girl Kathy Davies (flew in especially for the screening), former Miss World Eva Rueber-Staier (The Spy Who Loved Me, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy), and Wendy Leech (daughter of stuntman George Leech and wife of Vic).

Simon Kidston, Madeline Smith, Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London

Simon Kidston, Madeline Smith, Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London

Simon Kidston and Madeline Smith introducing the Live and Let Die screening at Curzon Cinema in London.

“How did it feel to be the first Bond girl of the Roger Moore era?” Simon asked actress Madeline Smith (who played Italian agent Miss Caruso for Roger’s first 007 love scene). “Not what I expected” was the answer, “as his wife was standing at the bottom of the bed!”

Geoffrey Moore, Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London

Geoffrey Moore, Roger's oldest son, was unable to attend the screening but sent a wonderful video message.

Vic Armstrong was in great form talking with the guests.

Vic Armstrong, Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London

Vic Armstrong, Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London

Vic Armstrong at Curzon Cinema in London for the Live and Let Die screening.

Director John Glen gave a brilliant account of what it's like to make James Bond films.

John Glen, Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London

John Glen at Curzon Cinema in London for the Live and Let Die screening.

Simon Kidston, John Glen, Live and Let Die, Curzon Cinema, London

Simon Kidston with Janine and John Glen at Curzon Cinema in London.

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Simon Kidston and FSWL contributor Ajay Chowdhury with the cast & crew members including Madeline Smith, Wendy Leech, Vic Armstrong, John Glen, Kathy Davies, and Eva Rueber-Staier.

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“How did it feel to be the first Bond girl of the Roger Moore era?” Simon asked actress Madeline Smith (who played Italian agent Miss Caruso for Roger’s first 007 love scene). “Not what I expected” was the answer, “as his wife was standing at the bottom of the bed!”

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