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The Flesh And Blood Show
''The Flesh and Blood Show'' is a 1972 British slasher film directed and produced by Pete Walker, and starring Ray Brooks, Jenny Hanley, and Luan Peters. It follows a group of actors being stalked and murdered by an unseen assailant while rehearsing a play at a derelict seaside theatre. Originally released in the United Kingdom September 1972 and featuring an ending sequence shot in 3-D, film achieved a minor cult following in the years since its release. Plot Actresses and roommates Carol Edwards and Jane Pruitt are among a group of unemployed actors who are assembled by an anonymous producer to appear in a stage play titled ''The Flesh and Blood Show''. The performers arrive at the Dome Theatre, a dreary abandoned theatre on a seaside pier, where they are scheduled to begin rehearsals. Carol and Jane are met by fellow actors John and Tony, as well as Mike, the play's director. Inside the theatre, the group find actors Simon and Angela, who arrived prior. Yet to arrive is Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Walker (director)
Pete Walker (born 4 July 1939) is an English film director, writer, and producer, specializing in horror and sexploitation films, frequently combining the two. Biography Walker was born on 4 July 1939 in Brighton, England, the son of a stand-up comic Syd Walker and a showgirl mother. He began his performing career as a stand-up comic while a teenager, but quit at age 19. Walker made films such as ''Die Screaming, Marianne'', ''The Flesh and Blood Show'', ''House of Whipcord'', '' Frightmare'', ''House of Mortal Sin'', '' Schizo'', '' The Comeback'', and ''House of the Long Shadows''. His films often featured sadistic authority figures, such as priests or judges, punishing anyone — usually young women — who doesn't conform to their strict personal moral codes, but he has denied there being any political subtext to his films. Because of the speed with which he had to make his films, Walker often used the same reliable actors, including Andrew Sachs and Sheila Keith, the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fugue State
Dissociative fugue (), formerly called a fugue state or psychogenic fugue, is a mental and behavioral disorderDrs; that is classified variously as a dissociative disorder,Dissociative Fugue (formerly Psychogenic Fugue) 'DSM-IV 300.13, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition'' a conversion disorder, and a somatic symptom disorder. The disorder is a rare psychiatric phenomenon characterized by reversible amnesia for one's identity, including the memories, personality, and other identifying characteristics of individuality. The state can last for days, months or longer. Dissociative fugue usually involves unplanned travel or wandering and is sometimes accompanied by the establishment of a new identity. It is a facet of dissociative amnesia, according to the fifth edition of the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'' (DSM-5). After recovery from a fugue state, previous memories usually return intact, and further treatment is unnecess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier
The Pavilion Theatre is located on Cromer Pier in Cromer, Norfolk. Originally a bandstand when the pier opened, it was converted into an enclosed pavilion in 1905. History The pier as it is known today was opened in 1901. To celebrate its official opening The Blue Viennese Band played in an open bandstand. In 1905 the bandstand was covered to form an enclosed pavilion and the following season the first ‘concert parties’ were performed. Throughout the 20s and 30s the Cromer Protection Commission toured the South Coast looking at potential shows. In 1936 one of the theatres most famous shows appeared-Ronnie Brandons ''Out of the Blue''. At the outbreak of World War II the Royal Engineers removed the middle section of the pier and shows ceased for the rest of the war. The North Sea flood of 1953, devastating gales of 1953 damaged the pier and the pavilion. Compensation was granted by the Conservative Government 1951-1957, Government for the repair of the pier and the theatre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Knowles (actor)
Michael Sydney Knowles (born 26 April 1937) is a British actor and scriptwriter who is best known for his roles in BBC sitcoms written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. He often starred alongside Donald Hewlett with whom he first appeared in ''It Ain't Half Hot Mum''. They later appeared together in '' Rogue's Rock, Come Back Mrs. Noah'' and '' You Rang, M'Lord?'' In Knowles' writing career, he co-adapted (with Harold Snoad) the radio version of ''Dad's Army'' and writing with Snoad the ''Dad's Army'' spinoff series '' It Sticks Out Half a Mile'' for radio, which became the television series ''High and Dry''. Early life Knowles attended Bemrose Grammar School for Boys, Derby (now Bemrose School), where he stayed on into the 6th form and played the lead role in the school's production of Shakespeare's ''Henry V.'' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stewart Bevan
Stewart John Llewellyn Bevan (10 March 1948 – 20 February 2022) was a British actor, best known for his performances in both film and television. His extensive career includes the films '' Brannigan'' (1975), '' The Ghoul'' (1975), ''House of Mortal Sin'' (1976), ''Ivanhoe'' (1982), ''Chromophobia'' (2005) and ''The Scouting Book for Boys'' (2009) while on television, he played Clifford Jones in ''Doctor Who'' (1973) and Ray Oswell in ''Emmerdale'' (1977). Early life Bevan was born into a Welsh family, his parents being Ray Bevan and wife Gwen. He spent his early years in Southall, Middlesex. After leaving school at the age of 15, he became a young manager in Pierre Cardin's menswear shop. At around this time he met the first love of his life Jackie, at the local Youth Club who encouraged him to join the local Amateur Dramatics society. Bevan participated in a festival at The Questors Theatre where he won an award for Best Actor. Shortly after this he decided to enrol at the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Mennard
Tom Mennard (11 February 1918 – 2 November 1989) was an English comedian and actor. Mennard had a long career in variety, radio and television. Mennard was born in Beeston, Leeds, the son of an undertaker.Roy Hudd & Philip Hindin, ''Roy Hudd's Cavalcade of Variety Acts: A Who Was Who of Light Entertainment 1945-60'', Robson Books, 1997, p. 119 He subsequently settled in Brighton where he worked as bus driver.Tom Mennard on Harry Worth site Whilst in Brighton he became involved in an amateur revue company where his performances attracted the attention of singer , who was appearing in variety in the town. On Peers' recommendation Mennard got an audition for the |
Alan Curtis (British Actor)
Alan Vernon Curtis (30 July 1930 – 18 February 2021) was an English actor and cricket announcer. Life and career Curtis was born in Coulsdon, Surrey in July 1930. He had a long career in the film, television and theatre, which included appearances in four films of cult director Pete Walker. He also served as an announcer for the MCC at Lord's Cricket Ground for 28 years. Curtis lived in Chiswick, where he died in February 2021 aged 90. Filmography Film * ''Ladies Who Do'' (1963) - 2nd Businessman (uncredited) * ''Tomorrow at Ten'' (1965) - Inspector * ''Agente Logan - missione Ypotron'' (1966) - Streich * ''Carry On Henry'' (1971) - Conte di Pisa * ''Die Screaming, Marianne'' (1971) - Sloopy's Manager * ''Four Dimensions of Greta'' (1972) - Carl Roberts * ''The Flesh and Blood Show'' (1972) - Jack Phipps * ''Carry On Abroad'' (1972) - Police Chief * '' Tiffany Jones'' (1973) - Marocek * ''Professor Popper's Problem'' (1974) - Grainger * '' The Vision'' (1988) - Lord Mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penny Meredith
Penny Meredith is a British actress. Filmography * ''The Flesh and Blood Show'' (1972) * ''Go for a Take'' (1972) * '' The Best of Benny Hill'' (1974) * '' The Ups and Downs of a Handyman'' (1975) * ''Confessions from a Holiday Camp'' (1977) * '' Night Train to Murder'' (1983) Television roles * '' Man at the Top'' * ''The Benny Hill Show ''The Benny Hill Show'' is a British comedy television show starring Benny Hill that aired on the BBC and ITV (from 1969) between 15 January 1955 and 1 May 1989. The show consisted mainly of sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody ...'' References External links * Living people British film actresses British television actresses Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{UK-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney Diak
Rodney Diak (15 June 1924 – 6 October 2007) was a British film, television, and theater actor He was well known for a string of hit performances on the West End, including '' Goodnight Mrs. Puffin'' and ''Busybody''. Career Rodney Diak was born as David Rodney Diak in Harrow, England. He made his West End theater debut with Michael Redgrave and the Old Vic Company in Shakespeare's "''Love's Labours Lost''" at the New Theater at the age of 24. He also appeared in ''She Stoops to Conquer'' with the Old Vic Company. In 1951, Diak appeared on stage in ''Twelfth Night'' in front of an audience which included Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. Princess Margaret remarked about Diak after the performance, "That's the most handsome actor in Britain." One of Diak's most successful performances was his turn in '' Goodnight Mrs. Puffin'', which ran for 691 performances. His career continued with another success with the play ''Busybody'', which debuted in 1964. He continued to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jess Conrad
Jess Conrad (born Gerald Arthur James; 24 February 1936) is an English stage and screen actor and singer. As a boy he was nicknamed "Jesse" after American outlaw Jesse James; as there was already an actor named "Gerald James" in Actors' Equity, a drama teacher who was a fan of writer Joseph Conrad suggested the stage name of "Jess Conrad". Biography Conrad was born in Brixton, South London and started his career as a repertory actor and film extra, before being cast in a television play, ''Bye, Bye Barney'', as a pop singer. He was noticed by Jack Good, who included him in his TV series '' Oh Boy!''. Conrad then was signed to Decca Records and had a number of chart hits, including "Cherry Pie", "This Pullover", "Mystery Girl" and "Pretty Jenny"; also recording for Columbia, Pye President and EMI. Between the late 1950s and mid-1960s, Conrad appeared in a number of films such as '' Serious Charge'' (uncredited), '' The Boys'', '' Rag Doll'', (filmed in 1960, and released in 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Bradley
Elizabeth Bradley (20 May 1922 – 30 October 2000) was an English actress, perhaps most famous for playing battle-axe Maud Grimes in the fictional soap ''Coronation Street''. Early life Bradley was born Joan Abraham in Macclesfield, Cheshire, the daughter of a senior civil servant, and took her father's middle name as her stage surname. She started acting professionally at the age of 23. Bradley's most famous role was as wheelchair-using pensioner Maud Grimes in ''Coronation Street'', from 1993 to 1999. The character was sometimes called "the mother-in-law from hell". She filmed 476 episodes during this time. Bradley had previously played character Councillor Adams in the soap in 1978, but was credited then as Margaret Bradley. She has also made TV appearances in '' London's Burning'', ''The Bill'', ''Casualty'', '' Bad Girls'' and ''The Sweeney''. Her film roles included ''Four Dimensions of Greta'' and ''The Flesh and Blood Show'' (both 1972) with director Pete Walker, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy Matheson
Judy Matheson (27 August 1945) is a British actress notable for her appearances in several horror films in the 1970s. She also appeared in many other films and television series. Career After drama school, Matheson began her career in 1967 with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre Company with which she toured the United States, including a season on Broadway, and Canada, followed by Europe and Israel, in three of Shakespeare's plays, the highlight of which was Sir Tyrone Guthrie's production of '' Measure for Measure''. In 1967, Matheson signed with the prestigious talent agency Hazel Malone Management. Her debut film '' The Chairman'' (The Most Dangerous Man in the World), starred Gregory Peck. She was chosen to star in the Spanish film ''The Exquisite Cadaver'' (''Las Crueles'') with Capucine, directed by Vicente Aranda, in 1969, which was showcased as the Spanish entry at the San Sebastian Film Festival. In 1971 she starred opposite Freddie Jones in Charles Wood's experimenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
