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Publicity photo of British actress Googie Withers — Googie Withers, British actress, publicity shot

Publicity photo of British actress Googie Withers

British actor Kenneth More wears an open-necked checked shirt and watch in a casual publicity photo — Kenneth More, British actor, in a casual publicity photograph

British actor Kenneth More wears an open-necked checked shirt and watch in a casual publicity photo

British actress Celia Johnson in a promotional picture for the film Brief Encounter (1945). Johnson pairs a smart herringbone jacket with jumper and pearls — Celia Johnson, British actress, promotional photo for Brief Encounter

British actress Celia Johnson in a promotional picture for the film Brief Encounter (1945). Johnson pairs a smart herringbone jacket with jumper and pearls

Signed photo of British actor, Dirk Bogarde. The actor wears a jacket, jumper and tie, and sports a signet ring — Dirk Bogarde, British actor, in a signed publicity photograph

Signed photo of British actor, Dirk Bogarde. The actor wears a jacket, jumper and tie, and sports a signet ring

British actor, Basil Radford, as Captain Paul Waggett in Whisky Galore! (1949) — Basil Radford, British actor, as Captain Paul Waggett in Whisky Galore

British actor, Basil Radford, as Captain Paul Waggett in Whisky Galore! (1949)

British actor Michael Redgrave in a moustachioed publicity photograph — Michael Redgrave, British actor, publicity photo

British actor Michael Redgrave in a moustachioed publicity photograph

British actor David Niven, dressed in a dinner jacket an bow tie, raises a champagne coupé in a toast — David Niven, British actor winks as he raises a champagne toast

British actor David Niven, dressed in a dinner jacket an bow tie, raises a champagne coupé in a toast

American publicity photograph featuring British actor David Niven — David Niven, British actor, in an American publicity photograph

American publicity photograph featuring British actor David Niven

Promotional shot of distinguished British actor, Alec Guinness — Alec Guinness, distinguished British actor

Promotional shot of distinguished British actor, Alec Guinness

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, British film star, in A Question of Adultery (1958)

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.

British broadcaster and actor, Desmond Carrington, smiles contentedly as he leaves ATV’s studios at Borehamwood. In the Emergency – Ward 10 series Carrington played Dr Chris Anderson. — Desmond Carrington as ATV’s Dr Chris Anderson in Emergency – Ward 10

British broadcaster and actor, Desmond Carrington, smiles contentedly as he leaves ATV’s studios at Borehamwood. In the Emergency – Ward 10 series Carrington played Dr Chris Anderson.

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

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

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

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

The Lonely Hearts Singer (Kay Kendall) sings out from the television set in Ealing’s Meet Mr Lucifer (1953) — Kay Kendall as the Lonely Hearts Singer in Meet Mr Lucifer (1953)

The Lonely Hearts Singer (Kay Kendall) sings out from the television set in Ealing’s Meet Mr Lucifer (1953)

British actress Kay Kendall poses for a 1950s glamour photo — Kay Kendall, British actress, poses in the 1950s for a glamour photo

British actress Kay Kendall poses for a 1950s glamour photo

Welsh actress Peggy Cummins wears a white blouse in a publicity shot — Peggy Cummins, Welsh actress, wears a white blouse in a publicity shot

Welsh actress Peggy Cummins wears a white blouse in a publicity shot

Lucy (Margaret Lockwood) puts her arms on the shoulders of Lottie Smith (Joan Greenwood) in a scene from The White Unicorn (1947) — Margaret Lockwood and Joan Greenwood in The White Unicorn (1947)

Lucy (Margaret Lockwood) puts her arms on the shoulders of Lottie Smith (Joan Greenwood) in a scene from The White Unicorn (1947)

Publicity photo featuring the elegant Anglo-Indian actress, Merle Oberon — Elegant Merle Oberon, British actress, publicity photograph

Publicity photo featuring the elegant Anglo-Indian actress, Merle Oberon

British actress, Deborah Kerr, in a black and white publicity photograph — Deborah Kerr, British actress, publicity photo

British actress, Deborah Kerr, in a black and white publicity photograph

James Mason (as Johnny McQueen) in a photograph from Odd Man Out (1947) (1) — Odd Man Out (1947) photograph (1) | James Mason

James Mason (as Johnny McQueen) in a photograph from Odd Man Out (1947) (1)

Iris (Margaret Lockwood) and Gilbert (Michael Redgrave) investigate the disappearance of Miss Froy on board a train in The Lady Vanishes — Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave in The Lady Vanishes

Iris (Margaret Lockwood) and Gilbert (Michael Redgrave) investigate the disappearance of Miss Froy on board a train in The Lady Vanishes

Miriam Hopkins (as Ann Williams) and Sebastian Shaw (as Edmund Davey) in a photograph from Men Are Not Gods (1936) (1) — Men Are Not Gods (1936) photograph (1) | Miriam Hopkins, Sebastian Shaw

Miriam Hopkins (as Ann Williams) and Sebastian Shaw (as Edmund Davey) in a photograph from Men Are Not Gods (1936) (1)

Anna (Odile Versois) and Ted (David Knight) and hold hands as they jump over groynes on a beach — Odile Versois and David Knight on the beach in The Young Lovers

Anna (Odile Versois) and Ted (David Knight) and hold hands as they jump over groynes on a beach

Distinguished British leading lady, Vivien Leigh — Vivien Leigh, distinguished British leading lady

Distinguished British leading lady, Vivien Leigh

Marlon Brando (as Mark Antony) in a photograph from Julius Caesar (1953) (1) — Julius Caesar (1953) photograph (1) | Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando (as Mark Antony) in a photograph from Julius Caesar (1953) (1)

British actor, Laurence Olivier, with a small moustache wears a dark suit and herringbone tie — Laurence Olivier, British actor, in a suit and tie

British actor, Laurence Olivier, with a small moustache wears a dark suit and herringbone tie

On the eve of battle, King Henry V (Laurence Olivier) in armour parleys with Mountjoy, the French Herald — Laurence Olivier (King Henry V) in armour parleys with Mountjoy, the French Herald

On the eve of battle, King Henry V (Laurence Olivier) in armour parleys with Mountjoy, the French Herald

The sight of Yorick’s skull in a churchyard evokes a monologue from Prince Hamlet (Laurence Olivier) on mortality — Laurence Olivier (Hamlet) in a churchyard holds aloft Yorick’s skull

The sight of Yorick’s skull in a churchyard evokes a monologue from Prince Hamlet (Laurence Olivier) on mortality

Signed photo of British actress, Dulcie Gray. Picture reads ’Sincerely, Dulcie Gray’ — Dulcie Gray, British actress, in a signed photo

Signed photo of British actress, Dulcie Gray. Picture reads ’Sincerely, Dulcie Gray’

British actress Hazel Court and Irish leading man Dermot Walsh at a party in the late 1940s (possibly early 50s). Picture reads ’To Peter, Hazel Court. To Peter, Sincerely Dermot Walsh’. — Hazel Court and husband Dermot Walsh at a party in the late 1940s

British actress Hazel Court and Irish leading man Dermot Walsh at a party in the late 1940s (possibly early 50s). Picture reads ’To Peter, Hazel Court. To Peter, Sincerely Dermot Walsh’.

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’. — Lovely Hazel Court, British actress in Holiday Camp, My Sister and I

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’.

Maxwell Frere (Michael Redgrave) with the ventriloquist dummy in Dead of Night (1945) — Michael Redgrave with the ventriloquist dummy in Dead of Night (1945)

Maxwell Frere (Michael Redgrave) with the ventriloquist dummy in Dead of Night (1945)

Ted Edwards (Nigel Stock) in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947) — Nigel Stock as Ted Edwards in It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

Ted Edwards (Nigel Stock) in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

Morry Hyams (Sydney Tafler) in his store in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947) — Sydney Tafler as Morry Hyams in It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

Morry Hyams (Sydney Tafler) in his store in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

Lou (John Slater) in overcoat, tie and hat in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947) — John Slater in It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

Lou (John Slater) in overcoat, tie and hat in a scene from It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

Publicity shot for British actress, Enid Stamp-Taylor — Enid Stamp-Taylor, British actress, in a publicity shot

Publicity shot for British actress, Enid Stamp-Taylor

Griffith Jones, British actor, in a moustachioed publicity shot for the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Wicked Lady (1945) — Griffith Jones in a publicity shot for The Wicked Lady (1945)

Griffith Jones, British actor, in a moustachioed publicity shot for the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Wicked Lady (1945)

British actor, Roland Culver — Roland Culver, British actor

British actor, Roland Culver

British actor Richard Attenborough in a publicity shot — Richard Attenborough, British actor, in a publicity shot

British actor Richard Attenborough in a publicity shot

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

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

Glynis Johns, in the dual role of Caroline/Miranda Trewella, strikes a sexy pose in a publicity shot from Mad About Men (1954) — Glynis Johns strikes a sexy pose in a shot from Mad About Men (1954)

Glynis Johns, in the dual role of Caroline/Miranda Trewella, strikes a sexy pose in a publicity shot from Mad About Men (1954)

Publicity photo featuring British actress Irene Handl — Irene Handl, British actress, publicity photo

Publicity photo featuring British actress Irene Handl

Jack Read (Richard Attenborough) and Lynne Hartley (Sheila Sim) laugh uproariously in The Guinea Pig (1948) — Richard Attenborough and Sheila Sim laugh in The Guinea Pig (1948)

Jack Read (Richard Attenborough) and Lynne Hartley (Sheila Sim) laugh uproariously in The Guinea Pig (1948)

Sheila Sim, whose steady rise to success in such films as A Canterbury Tale, The Guinea Pig and Dear Mr Prohack has established her as an accomplished actress who epitomises youthful English charm, has an important romantic role in Pandora and the Flying Dutchman. She plays Janet, the archaeologist narrator’s niece, who suffers unhappiness through her love for Pandora’s fiancé, a famous racing motorist, portrayed by Nigel Patrick — Sheila Sim in a publicity shot for Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

Sheila Sim, whose steady rise to success in such films as A Canterbury Tale, The Guinea Pig and Dear Mr Prohack has established her as an accomplished actress who epitomises youthful English charm, has an important romantic role in Pandora and the Flying Dutchman. She plays Janet, the archaeologist narrator’s niece, who suffers unhappiness through her love for Pandora’s fiancé, a famous racing motorist, portrayed by Nigel Patrick

Elsie (Marilyn Monroe) stands at the foot of the stairs and looks back over her shoulder as Maisie Springfield (Jean Kent) opens a nearby door and looks on. A scene from The Prince and the Showgirl (1957). — Jean Kent and Marilyn Monroe in The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)

Elsie (Marilyn Monroe) stands at the foot of the stairs and looks back over her shoulder as Maisie Springfield (Jean Kent) opens a nearby door and looks on. A scene from The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).

Anton Diffring (as Dmitri Krassin) and Donald Houston (as Albert Pascoe) in a photograph from Doublecross (1956) — Doublecross (1956) photograph | Anton Diffring, Donald Houston

Anton Diffring (as Dmitri Krassin) and Donald Houston (as Albert Pascoe) in a photograph from Doublecross (1956)

British actor Donald Houston wears a jacket and tie — Donald Houston, British actor, wears a jacket and tie

British actor Donald Houston wears a jacket and tie

British actress Kathleen Harrison wears a striped blouse — Kathleen Harrison, British actress, wears a striped blouse

British actress Kathleen Harrison wears a striped blouse

British actor Cecil Parker wears a suit, tie and pocket square — Cecil Parker, British actor, wears a suit, tie and pocket square

British actor Cecil Parker wears a suit, tie and pocket square

British actor James Mason wears a black dinner jacket and bow tie — James Mason, British actor, wears a black dinner jacket and bow tie

British actor James Mason wears a black dinner jacket and bow tie

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