Acting
Brenda De Banzie
Born July 28, 1909 · Manchester, England, UK
Died March 5, 1981 · aged 71
Brenda D. M. De Banzie was a British actress of stage and screen. She was the daughter of Edward De Banzie and his second wife Dorothy, whom he married in 1908. In 1911, the family lived in Salford. She appeared as Maggie Hobson in the David Lean film version of Hobson's Choice (1954) with John Mills and Charles Laughton. Her most notable film role was as Phoebe Rice, the hapless wife of comedian …
Known For
The Pink Panther · 1963The Pink Panther
★ 6.81963
MovieComedyCrime
The trademark of The Phantom, a renowned jewel thief, is a glove left at the scene of the crime. Inspector Clouseau, an expert on The Phantom's exploits, feels sure that he knows where The Phantom will strike next and leaves Paris for the Tyrolean Alps, where the famous Lugashi jewel 'The Pink Panther' is going to be. However, he does not know who The Phantom really is, or for that matter who anyone else really is...
The Man Who Knew Too Much · 1956The Man Who Knew Too Much
★ 7.41956
MovieThrillerMystery
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Come September · 1961Come September
★ 6.81961
MovieComedyRomance
Robert Talbot, an American millionaire, arrives early for his annual vacation at his luxurious Italian villa. His long-time girlfriend Lisa has given up waiting for him and has decided to marry another man. Meanwhile, his sneaky business associate Maurice secretly misappropriates the villa as a hotel while Talbot is away. The current guests of the "hotel" are a group of young American girls.
Hobson's Choice · 1954Hobson's Choice
★ 7.41954
MovieComedyDrama
A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
The Purple Plain · 1954The Purple Plain
★ 6.51954
MovieDramaAdventure
An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
The 39 Steps · 1959The 39 Steps
★ 6.31959
MovieThrillerMystery
In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
A Kid for Two Farthings · 1955A Kid for Two Farthings
★ 6.71955
MovieDrama
Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to tell Joe stories. When Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes can come true.
Doctor at Sea · 1955Doctor at Sea
★ 5.81955
MovieComedy
A youthful doctor tires of general practice and signs up to be a ship's doctor in an effort to bring some excitement into his life. Unfortunately, the cargo boat he joins is skippered by a formidable martinet captain and, worse still, there are only two women on board. Luckily for the fun-loving medic, one of them, a beautiful French girl, is more than impressed with his bedside manner.
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The Mark · 1961The Mark
★ 6.31961
MovieDrama
A man who served prison time for intent to molest a child tries to build a new life with the help of a sympathetic psychiatrist.
Gertrude Cartwright
The Yellow Balloon · 1953The Yellow Balloon
★ 6.01953
MovieThrillerCrime
A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
Fruit and Veg Stall Customer (uncredited)
















