Yvonne Mitchell

Acting

Yvonne Mitchell

Born July 7, 1915 · London, England, UK

Died March 24, 1979 · aged 63

Yvonne Mitchell (7 July 1915 [Reference books give her year of birth as 1925. However, her name appears in the birth indexes for England and Wales for the July–September quarter of 1915.] – 24 March 1979) was an English stage, television and film actress. After beginning her acting career in theatre, Mitchell progressed to films in the late 1940s. Her roles include Julia in the 1954 BBC adaptation…

Known For

The Queen of SpadesThe Queen of Spades · 1949
The Queen of Spades
★ 6.51949
MovieDramaFantasy
A czarist captain stops at nothing to learn the secrets of a countess rumored to have sold her soul to the devil in order to always win at cards.
SapphireSapphire · 1959
Sapphire
★ 7.01959
MovieMysteryCrime
Two Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman of mixed race who had been passing for white. As they interview a spate of suspects -- including the girl's white boyfriend and his disapproving parents -- the detectives wade through a stubbornly entrenched sludge of racism and bigotry.
Genghis KhanGenghis Khan · 1965
Genghis Khan
★ 5.71965
MovieHistoryDrama
This is the story of the shy Mongol boy Temujin who,during the 13th century, becomes the fearless Mongol leader Genghis Khan that unites all Mongol tribes and conquers India,China,Persia,Korea and parts of Rusia,Europe and Middle-East.
Tiger BayTiger Bay · 1959
Tiger Bay
★ 7.21959
MovieThrillerCrime
In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman. Instead of reporting the crime, she merely pockets a prize for herself — the perpetrator's shiny black revolver — and flees. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
Yield to the NightYield to the Night · 1956
Yield to the Night
★ 6.91956
MovieDramaCrime
Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.
Demons of the MindDemons of the Mind · 1972
Demons of the Mind
★ 5.31972
MovieHorrorThriller
A physician discovers that two children are being kept virtually imprisoned in their house by their father. He investigates, and discovers a web of sex, incest and satanic possession.
Gideon's DayGideon's Day · 1958
Gideon's Day
★ 6.41958
MovieCrimeDrama
Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of involvement in a payroll robbery and then helps break up a bank robbery.
Turn the Key SoftlyTurn the Key Softly · 1953
Turn the Key Softly
★ 6.31953
MovieCrimeDrama
A bitter burglar, a prostitute and an elderly shoplifter spend their first day out of jail.

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