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British actor, Basil Radford, as Captain Paul Waggett in Whisky Galore! (1949) — Basil Radford (1897–1952)
British light character comedian, on stage from 1922, films from 1929

British actor Michael Redgrave in a moustachioed publicity photograph — Michael Redgrave (1908–1985)
Tall, distinguished British actor, former schoolmaster, on stage from 1934

American publicity photograph featuring British actor David Niven — David Niven (1910–1983)
Debonair British leading man whose natural enthusiasm found several outlets before he accidentally ended up in Hollywood and was signed up as an extra.

Promotional shot of distinguished British actor, Alec Guinness — Alec Guinness (1914–2000)
Distinguished British stage actor, who in the late 1940s started a spectacular film career first as a master of disguise, then as a young hero and later as any character from Hitler to Obi Wan Kenobi.

Handsome British film star Anthony Steel, as he appears in the role of Mark Loring, in the new Raymond Stross production, A Question of Adultery (1958), and in which he co-stars with Julie London. The film was directed by Don Chaffey and will be released by Eros Films Ltd. — Anthony Steel (1918–2001)
Athletic leading man of the 1950s.

Classical British actor, Alec Clunes, in a photograph by Welsh photographer Angus McBean — Alec Clunes (1912–1970)
British stage actor who made occasional film appearances.

An autographed photograph featuring British actress, Barbara Murray. Signature reads ‘To John, Barbara Murray’. — Barbara Murray (1929–2014)
British leading lady with stage experience. Married actor John Justin.

British actress Kay Kendall poses for a 1950s glamour photo — Kay Kendall (1926–1959)
Vivacious, stylish English leading actress of the 1950s.

Welsh actress Peggy Cummins wears a white blouse in a publicity shot — Peggy Cummins (1925–2017)
Blonde Welsh leading actress, a former teenage star.

Publicity photo featuring the elegant Anglo-Indian actress, Merle Oberon — Merle Oberon (1911–1979)
British leading lady, born in India; came to Britain in 1928

British actress, Deborah Kerr, in a black and white publicity photograph — Deborah Kerr (1921–2007)
British leading lady, usually cast in well-bred roles.

Distinguished British leading lady, Vivien Leigh — Vivien Leigh (1913–1967)
Distinguished British leading lady, whose stage and screen career was limited by delicate health.

British actor, Laurence Olivier, with a small moustache wears a dark suit and herringbone tie — Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Distinguished British stage actor whose film appearances were reasonably frequent.

Signed photo of British actress, Dulcie Gray. Picture reads ’Sincerely, Dulcie Gray’ — Dulcie Gray (1915–2011)
Gentle-mannered British leading lady; married actor Michael Denison.

Lovely Hazel Court, British actress, who starred starred recently as Joan Huggett in Holiday Camp (1947) and as Helena Forsythe in My Sister and I (1948). Picture reads ’Good Luck, Hazel Court’. — Hazel Court (1926–2008)
Red-headed British leading lady; moved into horror films and went to live in Hollywood.

Ted Edwards (Nigel Stock) in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947) — Nigel Stock (1919–1986)
British character actor, former boy performer.

Morry Hyams (Sydney Tafler) in his store in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947) — Sydney Tafler (1916–1979)
British character actor on stage from 1936. He was married to actress Joy Shelton.

Lou (John Slater) in overcoat, tie and hat in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947) — John Slater (1916–1975)
British cockney character actor and comedian of stage and TV, occasionally in films.

Publicity shot for British actress, Enid Stamp-Taylor — Enid Stamp-Taylor (1904–1946)
British character actress with stage experience.

As Charlie Kent, a confidence trickster in the Corfield-Huth production ‘Look Before You Love’, Griffith Jones gives a wonderful display of unscrupulous crookedness with a public school accent — Griffith Jones (1909–2007)
British light leading man, on stage from 1930

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