Dennis Price

Acting

Dennis Price

Born June 23, 1915 · Twyford, England

Died October 6, 1973 · aged 58

Sophisticated and suave, British actor Dennis Price ( born Dennistoun Franklyn John Rose Price) (23 June 1915 – 6 October 1973) brought a touch of class to every character he portrayed. Price appeared first on the British stage before landing his first role in film in "A Canterbury Tale" as the protective police officer, Sergeant Peter Gibbs. Next up was a defining role as the calm, cool, and dev…

Known For

Kind Hearts and CoronetsKind Hearts and Coronets · 1949
Kind Hearts and Coronets
★ 7.61949
MovieComedyCrime
When his mother eloped with an Italian opera singer, Louis Mazzini was cut off from her aristocratic family. After the family refuses to let her be buried in the family mausoleum, Louis avenges his mother's death by attempting to murder every family member who stands between himself and the family fortune. But when he finds himself torn between his longtime love and the widow of one of his victims, his plans go awry.
Twins of EvilTwins of Evil · 1971
Twins of Evil
★ 6.71971
MovieHorror
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
Murder Most FoulMurder Most Foul · 1964
Murder Most Foul
★ 7.11964
MovieComedyCrime
A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his guilt. Once again she begins her own investigation.
Vampyros LesbosVampyros Lesbos · 1971
Vampyros Lesbos
★ 5.71971
MovieHorror
An erotic horror tale about a vixen vampiress seducing and killing women to appease her insatiable thirst for female blood.
A High Wind in JamaicaA High Wind in Jamaica · 1965
A High Wind in Jamaica
★ 6.31965
MovieAdventureDrama
In 1870, a Jamaican colonial family sends its children to Britain for proper schooling, but their ship is taken over by pirates, who become fond of the kids.
Ten Little IndiansTen Little Indians · 1965
Ten Little Indians
★ 6.31965
MovieCrimeMystery
Ten strangers are invited as weekend guests to a remote mountain mansion. When the host doesn't show up, the guests start dying, one by one.
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandAlice's Adventures in Wonderland · 1972
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
★ 6.31972
MovieFamilyFantasy
An all-star cast highlights this vibrant musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's immortal tale. One day, plucky young Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and discovers a world of bizarre characters.
The V.I.P.sThe V.I.P.s · 1963
The V.I.P.s
★ 6.21963
MovieDrama
Wealthy passengers fogged in at London's Heathrow Airport fight to survive a variety of personal trials.

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Doctor in DistressDoctor in Distress · 1963
Doctor in Distress
★ 6.31963
MovieComedy
"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help. Simon, who now is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital and hopelessly in love with aspiring actress Delia, sends him to a nature cure clinic in a vain attempt to help him lose weight, but Sir Lancelot can't get Iris off his mind and has her followed, first by a private investigator and eventually by himself. When he finally proposes, she rejects him and marries an old army major, which distresses Sir Lancelot even more.

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Never Mind the Quality, Feel the WidthNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Width · 1967
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
★ 4.41967
SeriesComedy
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width is a British sitcom first broadcast in 1967 as a single play in the Armchair Theatre anthology series, later becoming a series of half-hour episodes, which ran until 1971. A total of 40 episodes were produced, all but one being believed to have aired. It was originally made by ABC Television for the ITV network, with its production being continued by Thames Television. The plot revolves around two tailors in business together: Jewish Manny Cohen and Irish Catholic Patrick Kelly. Above their shop works Lewtas, who is also Jewish and imports cloth. Two further prominent characters in the first three series are Rabbi Levy from the local synagogue, and Father Ryan from the local Catholic church.