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The Golden Age of British Cinema

British cinema during the 1940s enjoyed a golden age as wartime film-makers found a new freedom to reflect the national mood, producing works of unparalleled ambition and boldness. Audiences turned to Ealing comedy films, escapist melodrama - often from Gainsborough Pictures - and World War II propaganda.

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Film Star Favourites article

The May issue of Best of British nostalgia magazine features an article on Joan Greenwood in its Film... » 12th May, 2012

Rough Night in Jericho DVD

Back in the saddle after such triumphs as Texas Across the River and The Sons of Katie Elder, Dean Martin... » 15th April, 2012

Harry Black and the Tiger on DVD

There's a killer on the prowl... a man-eating tiger stalks the Indian countryside. The authorities recruit... » 8th March, 2012

Margaret Lockwood

After early success for Hitchcock, with her trademark beauty spot the actress became Britain's leading lady of the 1940s.

The Lady Vanishes, The Wicked Lady and The Stars Look Down

Once a Wicked Lady and Lucky Star

1916 - 1990

Joan Greenwood

A bewitching and provocative actress with a voice likened to the sound of someone gargling with champagne.

Kind Hearts and Coronets, Whisky Galore! and The Importance of Being Earnest

Leading Ladies

1921 - 1987

Patricia Roc

Popular, sexy British film star who rose to fame in the 1940s playing the girl next door types.

Millions Like Us, Love Story and The Wicked Lady

The Goddess of the Odeons

1915 - 2003

Julia Lockwood

Known as Toots, Margaret Lockwood's daughter who, after child roles, became an actress in her own right.

The White Unicorn, Please Turn Over and No Kidding

1941 -

Jean Simmons

Demure British actress who found early fame as a teenager; she acted in major British films before moving to Hollywood.

The Way to the Stars, Guys and Dolls and Elmer Gantry

1929 - 2011

Stewart Granger

Dashing leading man of the 1940s who specialised in romantic leads and later during the 50s in big-game hunter roles.

The Man in Grey, Waterloo Road and Scaramouche

Sparks Fly Upward and The Last of the Swashbucklers

1913 - 1993

Sid Field

Stage and vaudeville actor loved for his routines involving a naive approach to the billiards table and the golf course.

That's the Ticket, London Town and Cardboard Cavalier

What a Performance!

1904 - 1950


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Latest Site Update

Jean Simmons joins the Silver Sirens fold
I'm delighted to tell you that Jean Simmons, star of such classic 1940s films as Great Expectations, Hamlet and Black Narcissus - and one-time wife of our very own Stewart Granger - joins the fold. To celebrate her arrival, you can now enjoy her performance in the colour 1949 film Blue Lagoon on DVD, which also co-stars the British actor Donald Houston. If you have got a few minutes to spare, please complete my quick questionnaire. I'm trying to put in improvements as part of the tenth anniversary of Silver Sirens and your feedback will be tremendously helpful. You can then enter the free prize draw to win a DVD of your choice from the acclaimed Odeon Best of British Collection! Additionally, I have made the new thumbnails in the galleries larger and easier to view, and you can now see all the latest gallery pictures on a single page. Finally, don't forget to like Silver Sirens on Facebook for all the latest news and chat about the golden age of British cinema...

» Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:58 pm