Thursday, 12 October 2023

Stirling Moss

Born: 17 September 1929, West Kensington, London, England, UK
Died: 12 April 2020, London, England, UK

Stirling Moss was a world class racing driver in several formats including Formula 1 and Le Mans. He retired from competitive racing in 1963 a few months after a serious crash in which he was in a coma. Moss appeared in several films during the 1950s and 1960s, usually as himself or in uncredited driving roles. In 2007 he became the narrator for the children's animated television series 'Roary the Racing Car'.

The Beauty Jungle (1964) as Himself, a 'Rose of England' Judge (uncredited)












Linda Christian

Born: 13 November 1923, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Died: 22 July 2011, Palm Desert, California, USA

Linda Christian was a Mexican actress who appeared in films in the UK, Europe and the USA as well as in her home country.

The Beauty Jungle (1964) as Herself, a 'Rose of England' Judge (uncredited)












Norman Hartnell

Born: 12 June 1901, London, England, UK
Died: 7 June 1979, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK

Norman Hartnell was a costume designer who not only designed for films, but also for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He designed her wedding gown, her coronation robe, and the wardrobes for most of her foreign tours.

The Beauty Jungle (1964) as Himself, a 'Rose of England' Judge (uncredited)

This was Norman's only film appearance.










Drusilla Wills

Born: 14 November 1884, London, England, UK
Died: 6 August 1951, London, England, UK

Champagne Charlie (1944) as Lizzie, Bessie's Dresser



































Andreas Malandrinos

Born: 14 November 1888, Greece
Died: 11 July 1970, Surrey, England, UK

Andreas Malandrinos was an operatic singer who later worked in British music halls. He spoke six languages fluently.

The Bells Go Down (1943) as Mr. Vanetti (uncredited)



















Champagne Charlie (1944) as Gatti (Credited as Andrea Malandrinos)


















Eddie Phillips

Born: 9 November 1909, Bow, London, England, UK
Died: 2 March 1995, London, England, UK

Eddie Phillips was the British Light Heavyweight boxing champion from 1935 to 1938. During WWII Phillips was in the army, but was invalided out and so appeared in a couple of films for Ealing Studios.

Champagne Charlie (1944) as Tom Sayers

Eddie Phillips is on the right, with Leslie Clarke.
















With Tommy Trinder.















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