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Say Hello To Yesterday
''Say Hello to Yesterday'' is a 1971 British romantic comedy-drama film directed by Alvin Rakoff and starring Jean Simmons and Leonard Whiting. It was written by Rakoff and Peter King, based on an original story by Rakoff and Ray Mathew. The film covers ten hours in the life of a suburban housewife. Plot On a winter morning in an affluent suburb, the Woman – having just said goodbye to her stockbroker husband and their two young children – is going to London, shopping. She drives to the station which is shown as Cobham (referencing Cobham, Surrey or Cobham, Kent). Among the crowd, as she boards the train is the Boy. It is his birthday today and he's determined to make the day a different one. The Boy moves up and down the crowded corridors. The Woman in her non-smoking compartment badly wants a cigarette and starts to scrape away a 'No Smoking' sign. The Boy is attracted by this middle class rebellion, pulls the sign off and presents it to her and tries to engage her in co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alvin Rakoff
Alvin Rakoff (February 6, 1927 – October 12, 2024) was a Canadian director of film, television and theatre productions. He worked with actors including Laurence Olivier, Peter Sellers, Sean Connery, Judi Dench, Rex Harrison, Rod Steiger, Henry Fonda and Ava Gardner. Rakoff awarded Sean Connery his first leading role, and gave Alan Rickman his first job when he was a drama student. Other actors he worked with early in their careers include Michael Crawford, Jeremy Irons, and Michael Caine. Early life Rakoff was born on February 6, 1927. He was the third of seven children. His parents had a shop in Kensington Market. When Rakoff was 16, after facing anti-Semitism, he changed his first name from Abraham to Alvin, inspired by Alvin York and the film ''Sergeant York (film), Sergeant York''. After graduation from the University of Toronto, he became a journalist and began writing for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's nascent television service. Career A BBC adaptation in 1953 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cobham, Surrey
Cobham () is a large village in the Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, England, centred south-west of London and northeast of Guildford on the River Mole, Surrey, River Mole. It has a commercial/services High Street, a significant number of primary and private schools and the Painshill Park, Painshill landscape park. Toponymy Cobham appears in Domesday Book of 1086 as ''Covenham'' and in 13th century copies of earlier charters as ''Coveham''. It is recorded as ''Cobbeham'' and ''Cobeham'' in the 15th century and the first use of the modern spelling "Cobham" is from 1570. The name is thought to derive from an Anglo-Saxon landowner either as ''Cofa's hām'' or ''Cofa's hamm''. The second part of the name may have originated from the Old English ''hām'' meaning a settlement or enclosure, or from ''hamm'' meaning land close to water. The area of the village known as Cobham Tilt, is first recorded as ''la Tilthe'' in 1328. The name is thought to derive from the Old English ''Tilth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? (1962 Film)
''What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?'' is a 1962 American psychological horror thriller film directed and produced by Robert Aldrich, from a screenplay by Lukas Heller, based on the 1960 novel of the same name by Henry Farrell. The film stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and features the major film debut of Victor Buono. It follows an aging former child star tormenting her paraplegic sister, also a former film star, in an old Hollywood mansion. ''What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?'' was released in theaters in the United States on October 31, 1962, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film was met with critical acclaim and was a box office success. It was nominated for five Academy Awards and won one for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White, with Davis receiving her tenth and final nomination for Best Actress. The alleged bitter rivalry between the two stars, Davis and Crawford, was pivotal to the film's initial success, which helped revitalize their careers. In the years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Happy Ending
''The Happy Ending'' is a 1969 American drama film written and directed by Richard Brooks, which tells the story of a repressed housewife who longs for liberation from her husband and daughter. It stars Jean Simmons (who received an Oscar nomination), John Forsythe, Shirley Jones, Lloyd Bridges and Teresa Wright. Plot 1953: Through the course of a Colorado autumn and winter, Mary Spencer and Fred Wilson lead an idyllic existence. Mary drops out of college (with 6 months to go) to marry Fred. Their perfect wedding mirrors the happy endings of the films Mary loves. 1969: It is the Wilson's 16th wedding anniversary. On his way to work, Fred, a successful tax consultant, tells their maid Agnes that he has found vodka hidden in Mary's wardrobe and asks Agnes to keep an eye on his wife. Mary sets out for the beauty parlor. At an airline office, however, Mary buys a one-way ticket to Nassau, Bahamas, looking for an escape from her dull and unhappy suburban life. On the flight she rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brief Encounter
''Brief Encounter'' is a 1945 British Romance film#Romantic drama, romantic drama film directed by David Lean from a screenplay by Noël Coward, based on his 1936 one-act play ''Still Life (play), Still Life''. The film stars Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard in lead roles, alongside Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond, Everley Gregg and Margaret Barton. ''Brief Encounter'' tells the story of two married strangers living in pre-World War II England, whose chance meeting at a railway station leads to a brief yet intense emotional affair disrupting their otherwise conventional lives. ''Brief Encounter'' premiered in London on 13 November 1945, followed by its wide release on 25 November. The film received widespread critical acclaim, with Johnson and Howard's performances earning high praise, and moderate commercial success at the box-office. ''Brief Encounter'' received three nominations at the 19th Academy Awards for Academy Award for Best Director, Best Director (Lean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Gardner (actor)
Edward Charles James Gardner, DFM (24 August 1924 – 3 May 2010) was an English actor. During World War II, Gardner served in the Royal Air Force as an air gunner with No. 10 Squadron. He completed 30 sorties as a Halifax rear gunner and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. His first film appearance was in '' The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb'' released during 1964. Thereafter he appeared in over 30 films and also made extensive TV and theatre appearances. Some of his best known Shakespearean roles such as Adam in ''As You Like It'', and Gravedigger in ''Hamlet'' were performed under the direction of Terry Hands. He played Knight Bus driver Ernie Prang in ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'', the third film in the ''Harry Potter'' film series. Filmography * ''Doctor Who'': ''Marco Polo'' (1964) .... Chenchu * '' The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb'' (1964) .... Fred's Mate * ''He Who Rides a Tiger'' (1965) .... Waiter * '' The Murder Game'' (1965) .... Arthur Gil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Penhaligon
Susan Penhaligon (born 3 July 1949) is a Cornish actress and writer known for her role in the drama series '' Bouquet of Barbed Wire'' (1976), and for playing Helen Barker in the sitcom '' A Fine Romance'' (1981–1984). She appeared in the soap opera ''Emmerdale'' as Jean Hope in 2006, and her film appearances include ''Under Milk Wood'' (1972); '' No Sex Please, We're British'' (1973); '' The Land That Time Forgot'' (1974); '' The Uncanny'' (1977); Paul Verhoeven's '' Soldier of Orange'' (1977) and as Lucy Westenra in ''Count Dracula'' (1977). She has also had a substantial stage career. Tagged the "British Bardot" in the 1970s, she was described by Clive Aslet in ''The Daily Telegraph'' as "the face of the decade". Early life and education Penhaligon was the eldest child of Bill, an engineer for the Shell Oil Company, and Jean Penhaligon who ran a bed and breakfast. Born in Manila where her father was working, Penhaligon returned with her family to the UK aged six and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Fielder
Henry Arthur Fielder (26 April 1940 – 6 February 2021), sometimes credited as Harry H. Fielder or Harry Aitch Fielder, was an English actor who worked extensively in British film and television from the 1960s to the 1990s. Career Fielder was born in Islington, London. He appeared as an extra in many American films due to filming taking place partly or entirely in Britain. His film credits include ''Oliver!'', '' Star Wars: A New Hope'', '' McVicar'', and '' Highlander''. He appeared as an extra in a wide range of TV shows including ''Doctor Who'', ''Blake's 7'', '' Shoestring'', ''The Sweeney'', ''Minder'' and '' The Professionals''. Fielder co-presented '' CBTV'', a Thames TV programme for younger viewers, in the 1980s where he played the Security Guard, Harry, who Jim Sweeney and Steve Steen would have to sneak past at the gates of Teddington Studios Teddington Studios was a large British television studio in Teddington, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, providi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellis Dale
Ellis is a surname of Welsh and English origin. Retrieved 21 January 2014 An independent French origin of the surname is said to derive from the phrase fleur-de-lis. It has also been noted to be a Jewish surname. People with the surname include: A * Adam Ellis, American webcomic artist * Adam Ellis (born 1996), British grasstrack and speedway rider * Adam Gibb Ellis, Chief Justice of Jamaica * Adrienne Ellis (born 1944), American-Canadian actress * Albert Ellis (other), multiple people * Alexander Ellis (other), multiple people * Allan Ellis (other) * Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician * Andrew Ellis (other), multiple people * Anita Ellis, Canadian-born American singer and actress * Annette Ellis (born 1946), Australian politician * Arthur Ellis (other), multiple people * Atom Ellis (born 1966), American musician *Aunjanue Ellis (born 1969), American actress B * Ben Ellis (other), multiple people * Bill Ellis (191 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Woolgar
Jack William Woolgar (15 September 1913 – 14 July 1978) was a British character actor working in television and film in the 1960s and 1970s. He began acting towards the end of the Second World War and turned professional shortly afterwards, working in repertory theatre and touring the UK. He acted on live TV in Granada during the 1950s, whilst at the Theatre Royal, Huddersfield. Woolgar was often cast as dirty old tramps, such as '' The Avengers'' episode " The Living Dead" - he had lifelong chest problems and he was able to produce a bubbling hacking cough at will. Prominent roles include the coal miner father in '' Stand Up, Nigel Barton'', an autobiographical play by Dennis Potter, and Sam Carne 'Carney' in the soap opera '' Crossroads''. He also played Professor Kirke in the 1967 serial of ''The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'', the lighthouse keeper in '' Tom Grattan's War'' (The Wreckers) 1968, as well as Professor Branestawm in the 1969 series '' The Incredible Adven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constance Chapman
Constance Chapman (29 March 1912 – 10 August 2003) was an English character actor working in theatre and television. She also made occasional film appearances. She made her stage debut in 1938 in ''Hay Fever'' at the Knightstone Theatre, Weston-super-Mare. Repertory work followed until her London debut in 1969 at the Royal Court Theatre for director Lindsay Anderson. '' In Celebration'' proved to be her big break, and opened the floodgates for further acting work. Her roles include Mrs. Brown in the 1982 Granada Television adaptation of '' A Kind of Loving'' and Anne in the Children's science fiction series, ''The Georgian House'' (1976). Her many comedy roles included appearances in the John Cleese film ''Clockwise'' (1986), '' Victoria Wood As Seen On TV'', and playing Uncle Albert's girlfriend, Elsie Partridge, in an episode of ''Only Fools and Horses''. She repeated her leading role in the Lindsay Anderson film of '' In Celebration'' (1975), having previously appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Atienza
Edward Atienza (27 January 1924 – 16 September 2014) was a British stage and film actor. He made his first London theatre appearance in the role of Mole in ''Toad of Toad Hall'' at the Prince's Theatre. Biography Edward Atienza was born in 1924, in London. His parents were Alvaro Atienza and Dulce Atienza (''née'' Laws). He attended the Sutton Valence School and King's College London. Atienza trained for the stage at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Stage work Atienza made his professional stage debut in the role of the Butler in a 1949 production of '' Up in Mabel's Room''. He went on to appear with the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Company from 1950 to 1954. Atienza made his first appearance in London theatre in the role of Mole in ''Toad of Toad Hall'' at the Prince's Theatre in December 1954. In 1956, Atienza appeared in a musical version of Shakespeare's ''The Comedy of Errors''. Atienza made his Broadway debut in a 1957 production of '' Romanoff and Jul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
