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Peter Greenwell
Peter Ashley Greenwell (12 August 1929, Hampton-in-Arden – 4 June 2006, Dénia) was an English composer and pianist best known as an accompanist to Noël Coward. He wrote the music for the songs of '' The Crooked Mile'' (1959) and other musicals and plays,Stephen Bourne ''Elisabeth Welch: Soft Lights and Sweet Music'' and also composed scores for British comedy films such as '' The Virgin Soldiers'' (1969), ''Our Miss Fred'' (1972), ''Up the Front'' (1972) and ''Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! ''Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!'' is a 1974 British political themed-comedy film based on the popular "Whitehall farce" written by Michael Pertwee, who also wrote the screenplay. In the film, a government minister and his best friend co-s ...'' (1973). References External links * 1929 births 2006 deaths 20th-century English composers English film score composers English male film score composers English pianists People from the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hampton-in-Arden
Hampton in Arden is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Arden in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the West Midlands of England. Hampton in Arden was part of Warwickshire until the 1974 boundary changes. It lies within the Meriden Gap area of countryside between Solihull and Coventry. Hampton in Arden is a typical Arden village, but is now very much an affluent commuter settlement for nearby Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry. In 1968 the central part of the village was designated a Conservation Area, which is an "area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance". Its population in the 2001 census was 1,787, increasing to 1,834 at the 2011 Census. History Hampton is mentioned in Domesday Book (1086), when it was held by Geoffrey de Wirce. "In Coleshill Hundred Hantone. 10 hides. Land for 22 ploughs. In lordship 2; 2 male and 2 female slaves. 50 villagers with a priest and 16 sma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dénia
Dénia ( es, Denia) is a historical coastal city in the province of Alicante, Spain, on the Costa Blanca halfway between Alicante and Valencia, and the capital and judicial seat of the ''comarca'' of Marina Alta. Denia's historical heritage has been influenced by Iberian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Napoleonic and Christian civilizations. , it had a population of 41,672, although this is more than doubled by tourism during the summer months. History There is evidence of human habitation in the area since prehistoric times and there are significant Iberian ruins on the hillsides nearby. In the 4th century BC it was a Greek colony of Marseille or Empúries, perhaps the one mentioned by Strabo as '' Hēmeroskopeion'' ( el, Ημεροσκοπείον) (meaning "watchtower"). It was an ally of Rome during the Punic Wars, and later was absorbed into the Roman Empire under the name of ''Dianium'' (after their goddess Diana). In the 1st century BC Quintus Sertorius established a Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noël Coward
Sir Noël Peirce Coward (16 December 189926 March 1973) was an English playwright, composer, director, actor, and singer, known for his wit, flamboyance, and what ''Time'' magazine called "a sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise"."Noel Coward at 70" ''Time'', 26 December 1969, p. 46 Coward attended a dance academy in London as a child, making his professional stage début at the age of eleven. As a teenager he was introduced into the high society in which most of his plays would be set. Coward achieved enduring success as a playwright, publishing more than 50 plays from his teens onwards. Many of his works, such as '' |
The Crooked Mile (musical)
''The Crooked Mile'' is an avant-garde musical set in Soho, London with music by Peter Greenwell to book and lyrics by Peter Wildeblood. The play premiered at the Cambridge Theatre, London, in 1959, directed by Kenneth Alwyn and starring Millicent Martin and Elisabeth Welch. The music was orchestrated by Gordon Langford. The show ran for 164 performances, closing prematurely on 30 January 1960, despite continuing mainly positive reviews. The music The cast recording was made in August 1959 and released on Top Rank UK JKP 2035 1959 EPBillboard - 4 July. 1960 p.15 "... Crooked Mile," which will debut on the German stage in August. Walter Brandin, well-known lyric ... Recently Top Rank released an EP with the most important pieces of the musical conducted by Peter Greenwell. " #Crooked Mile #Someone Else's Baby #If I Ever Fall In Love Again #Lollybye #Down To Earth #Meet The Family #Luigi * Sarah Brightman revived "If I Ever Fall in Love Again" on ''The Songs That Got Away ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Virgin Soldiers (film)
''The Virgin Soldiers'' is a 1969 British war film, war comedy-drama film directed by John Dexter and starring Lynn Redgrave, Hywel Bennett, Nigel Davenport, Nigel Patrick and Rachel Kempson. It is set in 1950, during the Malayan Emergency, and is based on the 1966 The Virgin Soldiers, novel of the same name by Leslie Thomas. The film's popularity spawned a 1977 sequel, ''Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers'' with Nigel Davenport repeating his role as Sgt Driscoll. Premise Private Brigg is a soldier sent to Singapore during the Malayan Emergency along with a squad of naïve new recruits. There he falls for Phillipa Raskin, the daughter of the regimental sergeant major. Cast * Lynn Redgrave as Phillipa Raskin * Hywel Bennett as Pte Brigg * Nigel Davenport as Sgt Driscoll * Nigel Patrick as R.S.M. Raskin * Rachel Kempson as Mrs. Raskin * Jack Shepherd (actor), Jack Shepherd as Sgt Wellbeloved * Michael Gwynn as Col Bromley-Pickering * Tsai Chin (actress), Tsai Chin as Juicy Lucy * Christoph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Miss Fred
''Our Miss Fred'' is a 1972 British comedy film starring Danny La Rue, set during World War II. The film was also known by its video release titles ''Beyond the Call of Duty'' (Canada) and ''Operation: Fred'' (US). In the 1960s, La Rue was one of the highest paid entertainers in Britain, but this represents his only starring role in a feature film. Plot English Shakespearean actor Fred Wimbush is called up to serve in the British army during World War II. His skills result in his being asked to entertain the troops in France- and is asked to perform in drag. However, the Germans capture his position. Unless he continues his disguise in women's clothes, Fred fears he will be shot as a spy. He has to fend off both French locals and German troops. The double entendres and bullets fly as he attempts his escape in the company of the pupils from an English girls' finishing school. On a country lane he encounters Miss Flodden and Miss Lockhart who run a nearby finishing school. They ask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Up The Front
''Up the Front'' is a 1972 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Frankie Howerd, Bill Fraser, and Hermione Baddeley. It is the third film spin-off from the television series ''Up Pompeii!'' (the previous films being ''Up the Chastity Belt'' set in the Middle Ages which followed on from the ''Up Pompeii'' film). The plot concerns Lurk (a descendant of the slave Lurcio in Up Pompeii), a coward who is hypnotised into bravery. Plot Set during World War I, Lurk, a lowly servant in the household of Lord and Lady Twithampton, is hypnotised by The Great Vincento and travels to the Western Front to "save England". Lurk is inspired to bravery, and upon receiving the German master plan for the entire war, which has through an unlikely series of events been tattooed onto his posterior, is pursued across France by German intelligence. After breaking into the British military headquarters to deliver the plans into the hands of General Burke, he is confronted by the sens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
''Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!'' is a 1974 British political themed-comedy film based on the popular "Whitehall farce" written by Michael Pertwee, who also wrote the screenplay. In the film, a government minister and his best friend co-sponsor a bill against permissive behaviour in the United Kingdom. They are opposed by a group of hippies, who try to discredit them. Meanwhile the minister is trying to maintain sexual relations with two different women, while keeping his sexual life hidden from the public. Plot summary Sir William Mainwaring-Brown, a British Government Minister, puts forward a bill to battle ''filth'' (permissive behaviour) in the UK. However, that does not stop him having an affair with Wendy (the wife of a high-up reporter), as well as planning a one night stand with his secretary Miss Parkyn, when he discovers her boyfriend has gone away. Opponents to the bill - mainly some hippies, led by Johnny - decide to kidnap the Minister's best friend and co-spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 Births
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2006 Deaths
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English Film Score Composers
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