Meriel Forbes

Acting

Meriel Forbes

Born September 13, 1913 · Fulham, London, England, UK

Died April 7, 2000 · aged 86

No biography available.

Known For

Battle of BritainBattle of Britain · 1969
Battle of Britain
6.81969
MovieWarHistory
In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion.
Oh! What a Lovely WarOh! What a Lovely War · 1969
Oh! What a Lovely War
6.61969
MovieComedyMusic
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
Home at SevenHome at Seven · 1952
Home at Seven
6.51952
MovieCrimeDrama
Unable to recall the past 24 hours, a British bank clerk is the prime suspect for a robbery/murder.
The Gentle SexThe Gentle Sex · 1943
The Gentle Sex
7.01943
MovieComedyDrama
During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
Over the MoonOver the Moon · 1939
Over the Moon
5.81939
MovieComedy
Young Jane Benson just about manages to make ends meet running the large family house in Yorkshire. In love with local doctor Freddie Jarvis, she suggests they marry, but almost at once finds she has inherited eighteen million pounds. He makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the money and what it can buy, and Jane sets off alone on a spree pursued by two ardent suitors. Jarvis finds he has gained notoriety for turning down such a catch and his plans for ernest research are soon compromised.
The Bells Go DownThe Bells Go Down · 1943
The Bells Go Down
7.21943
MovieDramaWar
Comedian Tommy Trinder plays it straight in this tribute to the wartime AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service). The dedicated band who kept the fires of London under control during the blitz and fire bombings of WWII.
The Captive HeartThe Captive Heart · 1946
The Captive Heart
6.41946
MovieDramaWar
A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.
The Long Dark HallThe Long Dark Hall · 1951
The Long Dark Hall
6.71951
MovieCrimeDrama
A devoted family man tries to help a beautiful alcoholic showgirl with her life, and becomes the the only suspect when someone else murders her.

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