Marc Bolan (September 6, 1977) "Always Knew He'd Be A Star" – The Mail (Millom & South Copeland)
Updated: Sep 6
A warm, in-depth profile in The Mail (September 6, 1977) featuring Marc Bolan discussing his upcoming role as Rudolph Valentino in Ken Russell’s film, his life story, rise to fame with T. Rex, and reflections on his journey from childhood to superstardom.
Publication: The Mail (Millom and South Copeland edition)
Date: September 6, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Entertainment / TV Personality Feature
The article presents Marc Bolan as a natural star, covering his early life as Mark Feld, his path to fame with T. Rex, and his excitement about playing Valentino in Ken Russell’s film. Bolan reflects on his mother’s influence, his chameleon-like career, and his confidence in his own destiny.
Published on September 6, 1977 — this feature captures him at a reflective and optimistic moment, discussing his acting ambitions and enduring star quality. It serves as one of the final major profiles of Bolan during his lifetime.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: In-depth career & film role interview Era: 1977 (Late T. Rex / film ambitions period)
Tone: Admiring, personal, forward-looking
Photography: Striking portrait of Marc Bolan
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bold headline “ALWAYS KNEW HE'D BE A STAR” with a prominent photo of Marc Bolan.
Detailed interview text by Miriam Maisel exploring his background, film role, and personality. Classic 1977 local newspaper entertainment layout.
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