Petula Clark

Acting

Petula Clark

Born November 15, 1932 · Ewell, Surrey, England, UK (age 93)

Petula Clark, CBE (born 15 November 1932) is an English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades. Clark's professional career began as an entertainer on BBC Radio during World War II. During the 1960s she became known internationally for her popular upbeat hits, including "Downtown", "I Know a Place", "My Love", "Colour My World", "A Sign of the Times", and "Don't Slee…

Known For

I Know Where I'm Going!I Know Where I'm Going! · 1945
I Know Where I'm Going!
7.11945
MovieRomanceDrama
Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.
Goodbye, Mr. ChipsGoodbye, Mr. Chips · 1969
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
6.81969
MovieDramaMusic
Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'Toole, who received his fourth Oscar-nomination for this performance, is joined by '60s pop star Petula Clark and fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Redgrave.
Finian's RainbowFinian's Rainbow · 1968
Finian's Rainbow
5.91968
MovieFantasyRomance
An Irishman and his daughter arrive in the American South with a stolen pot of gold, hoping to make their fortune. Pursued by a leprechaun desperate to recover his treasure, they become entangled in a battle over land, love, and prejudice in Rainbow Valley—where the gold’s magic turns wishes, and lives, upside down.
Vice VersaVice Versa · 1948
Vice Versa
7.21948
MovieComedy
Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.
The CardThe Card · 1952
The Card
7.01952
MovieComedy
A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.
Drôles de zèbresDrôles de zèbres · 1977
Drôles de zèbres
3.71977
MovieComedy
Two unemployed men, heavily in debt due to losses at the racetrack, are hired by a criminal mastermind to harass the guests of a hotel he hopes to purchase at a below-market price in order to access a tunnel below the building that leads directly to a nearby bank.
Daggers DrawnDaggers Drawn · 1964
Daggers Drawn
6.11964
MovieDrama
Via Something Weird: "Four men representing the world’s great criminal organizations unite to locate a cache of sunken treasure. The treasure is in fact a fortune in diamonds and secret documents that was lost by the Germans in the seas off Monte Carlo during the war. Following their every move are representatives from every secret agency in the world, amongst them, the British, the Russians, the Germans, and the Americans, all seeking the important papers contained within the treasure."
Dance HallDance Hall · 1950
Dance Hall
6.11950
MovieDramaRomance
Episodic tale of four factory girls and their various romances at the local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Unusual at the time, the film tells its story from a feminine perspective. Today, it is mainly recognised for its post-war London atmosphere, with bomb sites, trolleybuses and rationing.

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White CorridorsWhite Corridors · 1951
White Corridors
6.81951
MovieDrama
White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.

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