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Margaret Lockwood visits Luton on February 16, 1948 to see the town at work and is greeted at the Town Hall by the mayor, Cllr W.J. Edwards, before she visits Skefko, Vauxhall and Electrolux and two cinemas – the Odeon in Dunstable Road and the Palace in Mill Street, whose manager, Mr S. Davey, had arranged the tour. Alongside her is photographer George Gurney, who joined the Luton News in 1930 and retired in 1969. George and his trilby hat were well known around town as he covered thousands of events. — Margaret Lockwood pays a visit to Luton Town Hall in 1948

Margaret Lockwood visits Luton on February 16, 1948 to see the town at work and is greeted at the Town Hall by the mayor, Cllr W.J. Edwards, before she visits Skefko, Vauxhall and Electrolux and two cinemas – the Odeon in Dunstable Road and the Palace in Mill Street, whose manager, Mr S. Davey, had arranged the tour. Alongside her is photographer George Gurney, who joined the Luton News in 1930 and retired in 1969. George and his trilby hat were well known around town as he covered thousands of events.

Making the most of the warm weather, Jean Kent, lovely J. Arthur Rank Organisation star, shortly to be seen in Gainsborough’s Good Time Girl, sun-bathed on Brighton beach and later took a quick dip. — Jean Kent, J. Arthur Rank star, sunbathes on Brighton beach

Making the most of the warm weather, Jean Kent, lovely J. Arthur Rank Organisation star, shortly to be seen in Gainsborough’s Good Time Girl, sun-bathed on Brighton beach and later took a quick dip.

Life magazine with Jean Simmons. 9th October, 1950. Cover reads: "Busiest actress Jean Simmons". — Life magazine – Jean Simmons – October 1950

Life magazine with Jean Simmons. 9th October, 1950. Cover reads: "Busiest actress Jean Simmons".

Joan Greenwood as Peggy Macroon smiles as she relaxes contentedly on the beach in Whisky Galore! — Joan Greenwood as Peggy Macroon relaxes on the beach in Whisky Galore!

Joan Greenwood as Peggy Macroon smiles as she relaxes contentedly on the beach in Whisky Galore!

Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger star in the Victorian melodrama Footsteps in the Fog — Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger star in Footsteps in the Fog

Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger star in the Victorian melodrama Footsteps in the Fog

Agatha Christie’s latest "whodunnit" play, "Towards Zero" had 99½ per cent of its audience guessing right until the last scene at its first night performance at St James’s Theatre this week. In the audience were the Marquess of Headfort and his sister, Lady Millicent Taylour, Sir Louis and Lady Sterling, actor Jack Buchanan, actresses Elizabeth Allen and Margaret Lockwood. Said Miss Christie: "I’m suffering agonies of first-night nerves. I always do". The play was a great success. Picture shows:- Actress Margaret Lockwood joins authoress Agatha Christie for refreshment during an interval at the St James’s Theatre in London. — Time off from Agatha Christie’s Latest "Whodunnit" – Margaret Lockwood

Agatha Christie’s latest "whodunnit" play, "Towards Zero" had 99½ per cent of its audience guessing right until the last scene at its first night performance at St James’s Theatre this week. In the audience were the Marquess of Headfort and his sister, Lady Millicent Taylour, Sir Louis and Lady Sterling, actor Jack Buchanan, actresses Elizabeth Allen and Margaret Lockwood. Said Miss Christie: "I’m suffering agonies of first-night nerves. I always do". The play was a great success. Picture shows:- Actress Margaret Lockwood joins authoress Agatha Christie for refreshment during an interval at the St James’s Theatre in London.

Picture Show and Film Pictorial magazine with Richard Attenborough and Jean Kent in The Man Within. 17th May, 1947. Volume 51, number 1315. — Picture Show and Film Pictorial magazine – Attenborough, Kent – 1947

Picture Show and Film Pictorial magazine with Richard Attenborough and Jean Kent in The Man Within. 17th May, 1947. Volume 51, number 1315.

Picture Show magazine with Jean Kent and Guy Rolfe. 13th May, 1950. Volume 54, number 1415. "The paper for people who go to the pictures." — Picture Show magazine – Jean Kent – November 1950

Picture Show magazine with Jean Kent and Guy Rolfe. 13th May, 1950. Volume 54, number 1415. "The paper for people who go to the pictures."

Picturegoer magazine with Jean Kent. November 1950. — Picturegoer magazine – Jean Kent – November 1950

Picturegoer magazine with Jean Kent. November 1950.

Jean Simmons pays a visit to her fiance Stewart Granger and co-star David Niven on the set of Soldiers Three. 6th November, 1950 — Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger and David Niven on set of Soldiers Three

Jean Simmons pays a visit to her fiance Stewart Granger and co-star David Niven on the set of Soldiers Three. 6th November, 1950

British actress Jean Kent in a publicity shot for Madonna of the Seven Moons (1945) — Jean Kent in a publicity shot for Madonna of the Seven Moons

British actress Jean Kent in a publicity shot for Madonna of the Seven Moons (1945)

Jean Simmons, British actress, wears a lacy top and a pearl necklace as she poses for a 1950s publicity photo — Jean Simmons wears a lacy top and pearl necklace in a publicity photo

Jean Simmons, British actress, wears a lacy top and a pearl necklace as she poses for a 1950s publicity photo

Stewart Granger, famous British film star who later made his name in Hollywood, poses for a promotional photo in the mid-1940s — Stewart Granger – A Hollywood and British film star

Stewart Granger, famous British film star who later made his name in Hollywood, poses for a promotional photo in the mid-1940s

Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger recently revealed that they expect their first child in July. Here Jean enjoys the last piece of her cake that her obstetrician will allow her until after the happy event. This photo was taken at the end-of-the-picture party for Hilda Crane, Jean’s next 20th-Fox CinemaScope release. The love drama also stars Guy Madison and Jean Pierre Aumont. 1st May, 1956. — Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger – Parents-to-Be - Hilda Crane party

Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger recently revealed that they expect their first child in July. Here Jean enjoys the last piece of her cake that her obstetrician will allow her until after the happy event. This photo was taken at the end-of-the-picture party for Hilda Crane, Jean’s next 20th-Fox CinemaScope release. The love drama also stars Guy Madison and Jean Pierre Aumont. 1st May, 1956.

British actress Margaret Lockwood pauses for a publicity shot as she disembarks a BEA flight in the late 1950s/early 1960s. In her hands she holds a pair of sunglasses and a small bag. — Margaret Lockwood disembarks a BEA flight in the late 50s/early 60s

British actress Margaret Lockwood pauses for a publicity shot as she disembarks a BEA flight in the late 1950s/early 1960s. In her hands she holds a pair of sunglasses and a small bag.

Glamorous British film star Phyllis Calvert wears a shawl as she smokes a cigarette. A 1940s studio publicity photo for Madonna of the Seven Moons (1945). — Phyllis Calvert wears a shawl as she smokes a cigarette in the 1940s

Glamorous British film star Phyllis Calvert wears a shawl as she smokes a cigarette. A 1940s studio publicity photo for Madonna of the Seven Moons (1945).

Patricia Roc wishes her fans a very merry Xmas in this signed greetings card — Patricia Roc wishes her fans a very merry Xmas

Patricia Roc wishes her fans a very merry Xmas in this signed greetings card

Photograph of Joan Greenwood and Richard Todd (65) — Joan Greenwood, Richard Todd photograph (65)

Photograph of Joan Greenwood and Richard Todd (65)

Jean Simmons and Laurence Harvey are guests of Danny Kaye on his Christmas TV special of 1965 — Jean Simmons on the Danny Kaye Christmas special 1965

Jean Simmons and Laurence Harvey are guests of Danny Kaye on his Christmas TV special of 1965

Photograph of Joan Greenwood, Derek Farr, Helen Cherry, Richard Todd, Audrey Hepburn and Phyllis Calvert (65) — Joan Greenwood, Derek Farr, Helen Cherry, Richard Todd, Audrey Hepburn photograph (65)

Photograph of Joan Greenwood, Derek Farr, Helen Cherry, Richard Todd, Audrey Hepburn and Phyllis Calvert (65)

British actress Jean Simmons smiles as she drives home her Christmas tree — O Tannenbaum – Jean Simmons says, "Oh Christmas Tree"

British actress Jean Simmons smiles as she drives home her Christmas tree

Patricia Roc wears a fur coat in order to try to keep warm amidst the snowy rooftop chimneys — Patricia Roc wears a fur coat amidst the snowy rooftop chimneys

Patricia Roc wears a fur coat in order to try to keep warm amidst the snowy rooftop chimneys

British actress Jean Kent smiles as she raises a glass of champagne. She is decorated with Christmas crackers; behind her is a Christmas tree — Jean Kent enjoys a Christmas drink

British actress Jean Kent smiles as she raises a glass of champagne. She is decorated with Christmas crackers; behind her is a Christmas tree

Michael Redgrave (as Peter) in a photograph from A Window in London (1940) (1) — A Window in London (1940) photograph (1) | Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave (as Peter) in a photograph from A Window in London (1940) (1)

Stewart Granger (as Adam Black) and Jean Simmons (as Evelyne Wallace) in a screenshot from Adam and Evelyne (1949) (3) — Adam and Evelyne (1949) screenshot (3) | Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons

Stewart Granger (as Adam Black) and Jean Simmons (as Evelyne Wallace) in a screenshot from Adam and Evelyne (1949) (3)

Anthony Steel (as Captain Harry Wilding) in a photograph from Something Money Can’t Buy (1952) (5) — Something Money Can’t Buy (1952) photograph (5) | Anthony Steel

Anthony Steel (as Captain Harry Wilding) in a photograph from Something Money Can’t Buy (1952) (5)

David Niven (as Raymond) in a photograph from Bonjour Tristesse (1958) (1) — Bonjour Tristesse (1958) photograph (1) | David Niven

David Niven (as Raymond) in a photograph from Bonjour Tristesse (1958) (1)

Robert Ryan (as Richard Ashley) and Stewart Granger (as Duke of Orgagna) in a photograph from The Crooked Road (1965) (1) — The Crooked Road (1965) photograph (1) | Robert Ryan, Stewart Granger

Robert Ryan (as Richard Ashley) and Stewart Granger (as Duke of Orgagna) in a photograph from The Crooked Road (1965) (1)

George Sanders (as Landru) in a screenshot from Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) (6) — Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) screenshot (6) | George Sanders

George Sanders (as Landru) in a screenshot from Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) (6)

George Sanders (as Landru) in a screenshot from Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) (5) — Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) screenshot (5) | George Sanders

George Sanders (as Landru) in a screenshot from Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) (5)

Patricia Roc (as Mme. Dueaux) and George Sanders (as Landru) in a screenshot from Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) (1) — Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) screenshot (1) | Patricia Roc

Patricia Roc (as Mme. Dueaux) and George Sanders (as Landru) in a screenshot from Bluebeard’s Ten Honeymoons (1960) (1)

Stewart Granger (as Sir Philip Ashlow), Ava Gardner (as Lady Susan Ashlow) and David Niven (as Henry Brittingham-Brett) in a photograph from The Little Hut (1957) (8) — The Little Hut (1957) photograph (8) | Stewart Granger, Ava Gardner

Stewart Granger (as Sir Philip Ashlow), Ava Gardner (as Lady Susan Ashlow) and David Niven (as Henry Brittingham-Brett) in a photograph from The Little Hut (1957) (8)

Pier Angeli (as Anna Vasarri) and Stewart Granger (as Sam Conride) in a photograph from The Light Touch (1952) (3) — The Light Touch (1952) photograph (3) | Pier Angeli, Stewart Granger

Pier Angeli (as Anna Vasarri) and Stewart Granger (as Sam Conride) in a photograph from The Light Touch (1952) (3)

Deborah Kerr (as Princess Flavia) in a photograph from The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) (5) — The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) photograph (5) | Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr (as Princess Flavia) in a photograph from The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) (5)

Derek Farr (as Joe Marsh) and Jean Kent (as Ricki Merritt) in a screenshot from Bond Street (1948) (5) — Bond Street (1948) screenshot (5) | Derek Farr, Jean Kent

Derek Farr (as Joe Marsh) and Jean Kent (as Ricki Merritt) in a screenshot from Bond Street (1948) (5)

Kathleen Harrison (as Ethel Brawn) in a photograph from Bond Street (1948) (1) — Bond Street (1948) photograph (1) | Kathleen Harrison

Kathleen Harrison (as Ethel Brawn) in a photograph from Bond Street (1948) (1)

Margaret Lockwood (as Mrs Cheveley) in a photograph from An Ideal Husband (1965) (3) — An Ideal Husband (1965) photograph (3) | Margaret Lockwood

Margaret Lockwood (as Mrs Cheveley) in a photograph from An Ideal Husband (1965) (3)

Patricia Roc poses with a couple of suitcases as she waits patiently for customs — Patricia Roc waits with her suitcases for customs

Patricia Roc poses with a couple of suitcases as she waits patiently for customs

British actress Patricia Roc, dressed in evening wear, takes a phone call. Beograd card featuring Patricija Rok. — British actress Patricia Roc takes a phone call

British actress Patricia Roc, dressed in evening wear, takes a phone call. Beograd card featuring Patricija Rok.

Patricia Roc in Hollywood holds her presents during the Christmas of 1949. Behind her is a mantlepiece decorated with garlands and Christmas cards. — Patricia Roc in Hollywood at Christmas 1949

Patricia Roc in Hollywood holds her presents during the Christmas of 1949. Behind her is a mantlepiece decorated with garlands and Christmas cards.

Pinewood Studios, England. 1949. Scenes from Jean Simmons’ Christmas Party organised by "Picturegoer". British actress and party host Jean Simmons is pictured next to a Christmas tree. — Party host Jean Simmons next to a Christmas tree

Pinewood Studios, England. 1949. Scenes from Jean Simmons’ Christmas Party organised by "Picturegoer". British actress and party host Jean Simmons is pictured next to a Christmas tree.

Anthony Steel (as Captain Harry Wilding) and Patricia Roc (as Anne Wilding) in a photograph from Something Money Can’t Buy (1952) (4) — Something Money Can’t Buy (1952) photograph (4) | Anthony Steel

Anthony Steel (as Captain Harry Wilding) and Patricia Roc (as Anne Wilding) in a photograph from Something Money Can’t Buy (1952) (4)

Jean Kent (as Gwen Rawlings) in a screenshot from Good-Time Girl (1948) (5) — Good-Time Girl (1948) screenshot (5) | Jean Kent

Jean Kent (as Gwen Rawlings) in a screenshot from Good-Time Girl (1948) (5)

Ian Hunter (as Charlie Carrington) and Margaret Lockwood (as Bedelia Carrington) in a photograph from Bedelia (1946) (30) — Bedelia (1946) photograph (30) | Ian Hunter, Margaret Lockwood

Ian Hunter (as Charlie Carrington) and Margaret Lockwood (as Bedelia Carrington) in a photograph from Bedelia (1946) (30)

Dane Clark (as Bill Casey) and Margaret Lockwood (as Frances Gray) in a photograph from Highly Dangerous (1950) (16) — Highly Dangerous (1950) photograph (16) | Dane Clark, Margaret Lockwood

Dane Clark (as Bill Casey) and Margaret Lockwood (as Frances Gray) in a photograph from Highly Dangerous (1950) (16)

Julia Lockwood and Margaret Lockwood in a photograph from Every Other Evening! (1964) (1) — Every Other Evening! (1964) photograph (1) | Julia Lockwood, Margaret Lockwood

Julia Lockwood and Margaret Lockwood in a photograph from Every Other Evening! (1964) (1)

Patricia Roc (as Caroline) and Griffith Jones (as Sir Ralph Skelton) in a photograph from The Wicked Lady (1945) (45) — The Wicked Lady (1945) photograph (45) | Patricia Roc, Griffith Jones

Patricia Roc (as Caroline) and Griffith Jones (as Sir Ralph Skelton) in a photograph from The Wicked Lady (1945) (45)

Felix Aylmer (as Mr Emmanuel) in a screenshot from Mr. Emmanuel (1944) (3) — Mr. Emmanuel (1944) screenshot (3) | Felix Aylmer

Felix Aylmer (as Mr Emmanuel) in a screenshot from Mr. Emmanuel (1944) (3)

Greta Gynt (as Elsie Silver) in a screenshot from Mr. Emmanuel (1944) (4) — Mr. Emmanuel (1944) screenshot (4) | Greta Gynt

Greta Gynt (as Elsie Silver) in a screenshot from Mr. Emmanuel (1944) (4)

Dennis Price (as Lord Byron) and Joan Greenwood (as Lady Caroline Lamb) in a photograph from The Bad Lord Byron (1948) (7) — The Bad Lord Byron (1948) photograph (7) | Dennis Price, Joan Greenwood

Dennis Price (as Lord Byron) and Joan Greenwood (as Lady Caroline Lamb) in a photograph from The Bad Lord Byron (1948) (7)

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