Diana Decker

Acting

Diana Decker

Born January 9, 1925 · Hollywood, California, USA

Died January 4, 2019 · aged 93

Diana Decker (January 9, 1925 – January 4, 2019) was an American-British actress and singer.

Known For

LolitaLolita · 1962
Lolita
★ 7.31962
MovieDramaComedy
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
The Barefoot ContessaThe Barefoot Contessa · 1954
The Barefoot Contessa
★ 6.81954
MovieDrama
A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.
Saturday IslandSaturday Island · 1952
Saturday Island
★ 5.61952
MovieAdventureWar
When their hospital ship sinks in the South Pacific during WWII, military nurse Elizabeth Smythe and Marine Michael Dugan find themselves stranded — and soon enough, falling in love — on an idyllic tropical island. But when British pilot William Peck crash-lands on their cozy little atoll, Dugan suddenly discovers he has a rival in love.
A Yank in ErmineA Yank in Ermine · 1955
A Yank in Ermine
★ 6.01955
MovieComedy
An American airman inherits an Earldom in England along with the small matter of $3 million on the proviso that he gives up his US citizenship. Unsure if he is prepared to make the sacrifice he takes a trip with his two best friends to try our his new title, but will he be able to cope with the British aristocracy?
It Started in ParadiseIt Started in Paradise · 1952
It Started in Paradise
★ 6.51952
MovieDrama
A talented dress designer, who lets nothing get in the way of her success, rises in the fashion world then loses contact with her own humanity. She also forgets that you meet the same people on the way up as on the way down.
The Root of All EvilThe Root of All Evil · 1947
The Root of All Evil
★ 7.41947
MovieDrama
Jeckie Farnish is a level-headed young woman, unlike her spoiled younger sister, Rushie. When the sisters become involved with charming businessman Charles Mortimer, the resulting tragedy leads to a lust for revenge on Rushie's part. However, Jeckie knows that she can always turn to reliable Joe Bartle in times of need.
Fiddlers ThreeFiddlers Three · 1944
Fiddlers Three
★ 8.41944
MovieComedy
Two British soldiers and a WREN take refuge at Stonehenge during a thunderstorm, they are struck by lightning and transported back to ancient Rome.
When You Come HomeWhen You Come Home · 1948
When You Come Home
★ 5.91948
MovieComedy
When You Come Home was Randle’s seventh feature film, and sees him recount his life as a music hall odd job man to his grandaughter.

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