Written by Noel Coward this play, first performed in Manchester in 1941, moved in 1942 to The Duchess Theatre where it was performed 1997 times, a record at the time.
It was filmed by David Lean in 1945.
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Blithe Spirit
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Duchess Theatre
Duchess Theatre The Duchess Theatre began a distinguished career as a home f...
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Joyce Grenfell
Born Joyce Phipps in Montpelier Square, London. Her mother was sister to Nancy Astor, MP, so she was "well brought up". Aged 19 she married Reggie, her husband until her death. The picture is a se...
2 memorials
Odeon Southgate
It closed as an Odeon in 1972 and was taken over by an independent distributor. It re-opened as the Capitol in 1975, closing in 1981. Demolished to make way for the Hobart Court office block. 2025...
1 memorial
The Flicker Club
A 'boutique' cinema club based in Stoke Newington that specialises in showing films adapted from short stories or novels. It invites surprise special guests from the worlds of entertainment and lit...
2 memorials
Albert Finney
Actor. Born Salford. In 1960 Finney and Olivier worked together on The Entertainer, directed by Tony Richardson, at the time married to Vanessa Redgrave. He died of a chest infection, aged 82 year...
1 memorial
Malcolm Craddock
Television and film producer. Born Malcolm Gordon Craddock, London. Began making films while at university. Produced TV commercials for 14 years. Co-founder of Picture Palace, the television produc...
1 memorial
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Thomas Coutts
Banker. Born Edinburgh. With his brother, James, came to London and worked in a bank founded in 1692 by John Campbell. James married Campbell's grand-daughter and through her inherited the bank. Th...
2 memorials
1 memorial
Eleonora Duse
Actress. Born Eleonora Giulia Amalia Duse at the Albergo Cannon d'Oro in Vigevano, Lombardy, Italy. She played many of Henrik Ibsen's heroines in Europe and America. Made her London debut at the Ly...
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Dutch Church
EC2, Austin Friars
The current building was designed by Arthur Bailey and built in 1950.
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
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