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Photograph of British actress, Rosamund John

1913–1998
d. 85

Gentle-mannered British leading lady who turned in several pleasing performances in the 40s

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

1909–2007
d. 97

British light leading man, on stage from 1930

British actress Wendy Hiller in a photograph from Carol Reed’s 1951 film, Outcast of the Islands

1912–2003
d. 90

Distinguished British stage actress with inimitable voice and clarity of diction

A publicity shot for British actress, Muriel Pavlow. Signed ‘Best wishes, Muriel Pavlow’

1921–2019
d. 97

British leading lady, on stage and screen from 1936; her youthful appearance enabled her to continue in juvenile roles for many years

Publicity shot of the sexy British actress, Diana Dors

1931–1984
d. 52

British ‘blonde bombshell’ who played good-time girls from the 1940s

1900–1982
d. 82

Diminutive (5ft 2ins) British comedian with music-hall and concert hall experience

1902–1984
d. 82

Distinguished British stage actress

British actor Terry-Thomas holds a cheroot while on the telephone

1911–1990
d. 78

British comedian with inimitable gap-toothed manner; became Hollywood’s favourite idea of the English silly ass. Also on stage and TV

1921–2009
d. 88

British leading actress of the 1940s; on stage and screen

1932–2011
d. 79

British-born leading lady with a well-publicised private life

1925–1984
d. 58

Welsh leading actor whose dark, brooding good looks did not bring him immediate film success either in Britain or Hollywood

Classical British actor, Alec Clunes, in a photograph by Welsh photographer Angus McBean

1912–1970
d. 57

British stage actor who made occasional film appearances

Publicity photograph featuring Ann Todd, English actress. Todd is wearing an ornate embroidered shawl.

1907–1993
d. 86

Blonde, British leading actress, a big star of the 1940s

British actress, Virginia McKenna, wears a crucifix pendant

1931–
92

Demure-looking but spirited British leading lady with stage experience; married to Bill Travers. With Travers she founded in 1984 the Born Free Foundation, which campaigns for wild animals that are suffering, imprisoned or in danger

British director Carol Reed, perhaps best known for his work on The Third Man (1949)

1906–1976
d. 69

Distinguished British director who after a peak in the late 40s seemed to lose his way; his infrequent later films, though always civilised, were generally disappointing

British actress, Dinah Sheridan, poses for a fashion shoot

1920–2012
d. 92

British leading lady, married to actor Jimmy Hanley and Rank chairman Sir John Davis

An autographed photograph featuring British actress, Barbara Murray. Signature reads ‘To John, Barbara Murray’.

1929–2014
d. 84

British leading lady with stage experience. Married actor John Justin

Distinguished British leading lady, Vivien Leigh

1913–1967
d. 53

Distinguished British leading lady, whose stage and screen career was limited by delicate health

1909–1989
d. 80

British cockney music-hall comedian, in occasional films. He was noted for his ability to ad-lib

British comedian Stanley Holloway wears a trilby, jacket and tie as he smokes his pipe

1890–1982
d. 91

British comedian, entertainer, singer and character actor with a long list of international credits in revue, musical comedy and variety, as well as films

Actors, actresses, directors and producers of stage, screen, radio and television. Page four of eight

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