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Kay Hammond
Dorothy Katherine Standing, Lady Clements (18 February 1909 – 4 May 1980), known professionally as Kay Hammond, was an English stage and film actress. Family Kay Hammond was born in London, England as Dorothy Katherine Standing, the daughter of Sir Guy Standing and his wife, Dorothy Hammond (Dorothy Plaskitt). Her grandfather was Herbert Standing (1846–1923) and her uncles were Wyndham, Percy and Jack Standing, as well as Herbert Standing Jr., father of Joan Standing. Career She studied at RADA and first appeared on the London stage in 1927. Her most famous role was that of Elvira in Noël Coward's ''Blithe Spirit'', which she played in the original stage production. She reprised her role in the 1945 film version opposite Rex Harrison, Margaret Rutherford and Constance Cummings. She appeared as a guest of Roy Plomley on ''Desert Island Discs'' on 25 February 1951. Personal life Hammond's first husband was baronet Sir Ronald George Leon. Their sons were John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as ''Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city#National capitals, Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national Government of the United Kingdom, government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the Counties of England, counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blithe Spirit (1945 Film)
''Blithe Spirit'' is a 1945 British fantasy- comedy film directed by David Lean. The screenplay by Lean, cinematographer Ronald Neame and associate producer Anthony Havelock-Allan, is based on actor/director/producer and playwright Noël Coward's 1941 play of the same name, the title of which is derived from the line "Hail to thee, blithe Spirit! Bird thou never wert" in the poem "To a Skylark" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. The song, "Always", written by Irving Berlin, is an important plot element in "Blithe Spirit". The film features Kay Hammond and Margaret Rutherford, in the roles they created in the original production, along with Rex Harrison and Constance Cummings in the lead parts of Charles and Ruth Condomine. While unsuccessful at the box office and a disappointing adaptation for the screen, according to Coward, who wrote the screenplay himself, it has since come to be considered notable for its Technicolor photography and Oscar-winning visual effects in particular a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Third String (1932 Film) as Mrs. Chip
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''The Third String'' is a 1932 British sports comedy film directed by George Pearson and starring Sandy Powell, Kay Hammond and Mark Daly. It is based on a W.W. Jacobs short story, which had previously been turned into a silent film. It was made at Cricklewood Studios.Wood p.73 Premise A man poses as a boxer to impress a woman, but then is forced to fight a real champion. Cast * Sandy Powell as Ginger Dick * Kay Hammond as Hebe Tucker * Mark Daly as Pete Russett * Alf Goddard as Bill Lumm * Charles Paton as Sam Small * Sydney Fairbrother as Miss Peabody * Polly Emery Polly Emery (10 May 1875 – 31 October 1958) was an English actress of both silent and talking pictures. , ftvd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of The Blue (1931 Film)
''Out of the Blue'' is a 1931 British musical film directed by Gene Gerrard and starring Gerrard, Jessie Matthews and Kay Hammond. It was produced by British International Pictures at the company's Elstree Studios near London. The film's sets were designed by the art director David Rawnsley. It was Matthews' first major film role.MacNab p.74 A baronet's daughter falls in love with a radio star who is engaged to marry her sister. The film was not a success, but led to Matthews being cast in ''There Goes the Bride (1932 film), There Goes the Bride'' and given a contract by Gainsborough Pictures. Matthews later wrote in her autobiography, "''Out of the Blue'' was adapted from a stage musical and never should have left the boards." John Orton served as a supervising director. Plot Impoverished aristocrat's daughter Tommy Tucker (Jessie Matthews) is in love with radio announcer Bill Coverdale (Gene Gerrard), but he is engaged to her more glamorous sister Angela (Kay Hammond), who he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnival (1931 Film)
''Carnival'' is a 1931 British drama film in black and white with colour sequences directed by Herbert Wilcox and produced by his British & Dominions Film Corporation, starring Matheson Lang, Joseph Schildkraut, Kay Hammond and Chili Bouchier. During a performance of '' Othello'' a jealous actor attempts to strangle his wife who he believes has committed adultery. It was a remake of the 1921 film '' Carnival''. The French musician Alfred Rode appears with his band. Cast *Matheson Lang as Silvio Steno * Chili Bouchier as Simonetta Steno * Joseph Schildkraut as Count Andrea Scipio * Lilian Braithwaite as Italia * Kay Hammond as Nella * Brian Buchel as Lelio * Dickie Edwards as Nino * Brember Wills Brember Wills (1883–1948) was an early 20th Century English theatre and film actor. Early life Willis was born in Reading, in the County of Berkshire, England on 15 March 1883. Career He made his acting debut on the stage in 1905. His acting ... as Stage Manager * Alfre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almost A Divorce
''Almost a Divorce'' is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and Arthur Varney and starring Nelson Keys, Sydney Howard and Margery Binner. It was made at British and Dominion's Elstree Studios.Wood p.71 Cast * Nelson Keys as Richard Leighton * Sydney Howard as Mackintosh * Margery Binner as Angela Leighton * Eva Moore as Aunt Isobel * Kay Hammond as Maisie * Kenneth Kove as Detective * Annette Benson * Paddy Browne * Annie Esmond Annie Esmond (27 September 1873 – 4 January 1945) was a British stage and film actress. Esmond was born in Surrey, England. She made her stage debut in pantomime in Sheffield in 1891 and later appeared on the American as well as British stage ... * Peter Penrose as Boy References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927–1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1931 films British comedy films 1931 comed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Night In Montmartre
''A Night in Montmartre'' (sometimes written as ''Night in Montmartre'') is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Horace Hodges, Franklin Dyall, Hugh Williams, Reginald Purdell and Austin Trevor. It was based on a play by Miles Malleson. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London.Wood p.72 The film's sets were designed by the art director James Carter. Synopsis When the owner of a large cafe in Montmartre and a notorious blackmailer is murdered, suspicion points at young artist Lucien Borell who owed him money. Things look worse for Lucien when his father arrives and, fancying himself a criminologist, uncovers evidence that accidentally makes his son look even more guilty. On his second attempt, however, he is able to unmask the real culprits. Cast * Horace Hodges as Lucien Borell * Franklin Dyall as Max Levine * Hugh Williams as Philip Borell * Heather Angel as Annette Lefevre * Austin Trevor as Paul deLisle * Kay Hammond as Margot * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fascination (1931 Film)
''Fascination'' is a 1931 British drama film directed by Miles Mander and starring Madeleine Carroll, Carl Harbord and Dorothy Bartlam. It was made by British International Pictures at the company's Elstree Studios near London.Wood p.71 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Clarence Elder and David Rawnsley. It features minor performances from the future stars Freddie Bartholomew and Merle Oberon. Cast * Madeleine Carroll as Gwenda Farrell * Carl Harbord as Larry Maitland * Dorothy Bartlam as Vera Maitland * Kay Hammond as Kay * Kenneth Kove as Bertie * Louis Goodrich as Colonel Farrington * Roland Culver as Ronnie * Freddie Bartholomew as Child * John Kove as Child * Merle Oberon Merle Oberon (born Estelle Merle O'Brien Thompson; 19 February 191123 November 1979) was a British actress who began her film career in British films as Anne Boleyn in ''The Private Life of Henry VIII'' (1933). After her success in ''The Scarle ... as Flower Sell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children Of Chance (1930 Film)
''Children of Chance'' is a 1930 British comedy crime film directed by Alexander Esway and starring Elissa Landi, Mabel Poulton, John Stuart and John Longden. Production It was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures, the country's biggest production company of the era.Wood p.69 A separate German version ''Children of Fortune'' was also made. Such multiple-language versions were common during the early years of sound before dubbing became more established. Synopsis Binnie, a struggling young actress, is mistaken for her doppelganger the model Lia Monta. Unfortunately Monta, a woman with a shady past has that very same day stolen some precious pearls and fled to the Continent. Binnie, delighted to have won a film contract with a leading producer who be believes her to be Monta, is forced to face the consequences of the other woman's theft. Cast * Elissa Landi as Binnie/Lia Monta * Mabel Poulton as Molly * John Stuart as Gordon * John Longden as Jeffrey * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cremated
Cremation is a method of final disposition of a dead body through burning. Cremation may serve as a funeral or post-funeral rite and as an alternative to burial. In some countries, including India and Nepal, cremation on an open-air pyre is an ancient tradition. Starting in the 19th century, cremation was introduced or reintroduced into other parts of the world. In modern times, cremation is commonly carried out with a closed furnace (cremator), at a crematorium. Cremation leaves behind an average of 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) of remains known as "ashes" or "cremains". This is not all ash but includes unburnt fragments of bone mineral, which are commonly ground into powder. They do not constitute a health risk and may be buried, interred in a memorial site, retained by relatives or scattered in various ways. History Ancient Cremation dates from at least 17,000 years ago in the archaeological record, with the Mungo Lady, the remains of a partly cremated body found at L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desert Island Discs
''Desert Island Discs'' is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942. Each week a guest, called a "castaway" during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings (usually, but not always, music), a book and a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a desert island, whilst discussing their life and the reasons for their choices. It was devised and originally presented by Roy Plomley. Since 2018 the programme has been presented by Lauren Laverne. More than 3,000 episodes have been recorded, with some guests having appeared more than once and some episodes featuring more than one guest. An example of a guest who falls into both categories is Bob Monkhouse, who appeared with his co-writer Denis Goodwin on 12 December 1955 and in his own right on 20 December 1998. When ''Desert Island Discs'' marked its 75th year in 2017, ''The Guardian'' called the show a radio classic. In Febr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Plomley
Francis Roy Plomley, ( ; 20 January 1914 – 28 May 1985) was an English radio broadcaster, producer, playwright and novelist. He is best remembered for devising the BBC Radio series ''Desert Island Discs'', which he hosted from its inception in 1942 until his death. Early life Plomley was born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, the only surviving child of pharmaceutical chemist Francis John Plomley (1868–1942) and Ellinor Maud (1880–1968; née Wigg). He was educated at King's College School, Wimbledon. On leaving school he worked first briefly for an estate agent, then for a London advertising agency, and then in publishing. His original aim was to be an actor, and he did secure very minor parts in a number of films, e.g. ''To the Public Danger'' (1948), ''Double Confession'' (1950), but he soon drifted into broadcasting, coming to public notice as an announcer, and later producer, for the International Broadcasting Company (IBC), starting on Radio Normandy in April 1936 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
