Kay Kendall

Acting

Kay Kendall

Born May 21, 1927

Died September 6, 1959 · aged 32

From Wikipedia Kay Kendall (21 May 1927 – 6 September 1959) was an English actress. Kendall began her film career in the musical film London Town (1946). Though the film was a financial failure, Kendall continued to work regularly until her appearance in the comedy film Genevieve (1953) brought her widespread recognition. Most prolific in British films, Kendall also achieved some popularity wit…

Known For

Night and the CityNight and the City · 1950
Night and the City
★ 7.51950
MovieDramaCrime
Londoner Harry Fabian is a second-rate con man looking for an angle. After years of putting up with Harry's schemes, his girlfriend, Mary, becomes fed up when he taps her for yet another loan.
Quentin DurwardQuentin Durward · 1955
Quentin Durward
★ 5.81955
MovieAdventureHistory
During the 15th century reign of France's King Louis XI, a young Scottish man is sent by his English Lord to woo a French lady on his behalf. The plan goes awry when the young man falls in love with her. Based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.
The Reluctant DebutanteThe Reluctant Debutante · 1958
The Reluctant Debutante
★ 6.71958
MovieComedyRomance
While visiting her father, an American teenage girl is thrown into London society during its final "Debutante Season."
Caesar and CleopatraCaesar and Cleopatra · 1945
Caesar and Cleopatra
★ 6.21945
MovieDramaHistory
At the height of the Roman Civil War, an aging Julius Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen Cleopatra, whom he teaches how to rule Egypt.
GenevieveGenevieve · 1953
Genevieve
★ 6.71953
MovieComedy
Two friends driving in the London to Brighton vintage car rally bet on which of them will be the first to arrive back home.
Waltz TimeWaltz Time · 1945
Waltz Time
★ 10.01945
MovieMusic
Waltz Time is a 1945 British musical film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Carol Raye, Peter Graves and Patricia Medina. In Imperial Vienna a young Grand Duchess is prevented from marrying the man she loves.
Street of ShadowsStreet of Shadows · 1953
Street of Shadows
★ 5.61953
MovieDramaCrime
A saloon owner falls in love with the abused wife of a heavy gambler. He is snared into a web of intrigue when an ex-girlfriend is found murdered in his apartment.
Les GirlsLes Girls · 1957
Les Girls
★ 6.41957
MovieComedyMusic
After writing a tell-all book about her days in the dance troupe "Barry Nichols and Les Girls", Sybil Wren is sued for libeling her fellow dancer Angele. A Rashômon style narrative presents the story from three points of view where Sybil accuses Angele of having an affair with Barry, while Angele insists that it was actually Sybil who was having the affair. Finally, Barry gives his side of the story.

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