Katharine Blake

Acting

Katharine Blake

Born September 11, 1921 · Johannesburg, South Africa

Died March 1, 1991 · aged 69

Katharine Blake (born Illonne Katharine Inglestone, September 11, 1921 – March 1, 1991) was a British actress, born in South Africa, with an extensive career in television and films. She won the BAFTA for Best Actress for her work in television in 1964. She portrayed Elizabeth Boleyn in the film Anne of the Thousand Days (1969). In 1969/1970, she played the character Chris Nourse in first an epi…

Known For

Anne of the Thousand DaysAnne of the Thousand Days · 1969
Anne of the Thousand Days
7.11969
MovieDramaHistory
Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.
Trottie TrueTrottie True · 1949
Trottie True
7.01949
MovieMusicDrama
Tottie True is a gay-90s British music-hall performer who has her sights set on moving from rags to riches, who loses her heart to the pure-and-true blue balloonist, Sid Skinner, but continues her upward search on improving her social status. She finally settles for Lord Landon Digby who has lots of assets and a very-stiff upper lip. She gets a lot of the latter and very little of the former, and decides Sid might have been a better choice.
Saturday IslandSaturday Island · 1952
Saturday Island
5.61952
MovieAdventureWar
When their hospital ship sinks in the South Pacific during WWII, military nurse Elizabeth Smythe and Marine Michael Dugan find themselves stranded — and soon enough, falling in love — on an idyllic tropical island. But when British pilot William Peck crash-lands on their cozy little atoll, Dugan suddenly discovers he has a rival in love.
Now That April's HereNow That April's Here · 1958
Now That April's Here
8.01958
MovieDrama
An anthology based on the works of Canadian author Morley Callaghan “Silk Stockings” is about a shy teenager buying a gift out of love for his landlady’s daughter only to be disappointed in his affections. “Rocking Chair” is about a widower rebuffing his late wife’s friendship out of loyalty. “The Rejected One” is about a humble shop girl being insulted and scorned over supper by her rich boyfriend’s family. “A Sick Call” is about young woman returning to Catholicism on her sickbed over the objections of her Protestant husband, who fears religion will come between them during a priest’s visit.
HuntedHunted · 1952
Hunted
6.91952
MovieCrimeDrama
An unexpected bond develops between a fugitive killer and a runaway orphan on an odyssey across England.
Male of the SpeciesMale of the Species · 1969
Male of the Species
5.51969
MovieDramaTV Movie
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womanizer; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an aging barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm.
Assassin for HireAssassin for Hire · 1951
Assassin for Hire
6.71951
MovieCrimeMystery
Antonio Riccardi, a rare stamp dealer who is secretly a hired killer, pays for the violin lessons of his gifted brother Giuseppe. To meet the expenses of Giuseppe's concert debut he accepts a further job, but his decision to do so provides Detective Inspector Carson, who has long hoped to ensnare Tony, with an opportunity that might now enable him to bring about his downfall.
Wednesday's ChildWednesday's Child · 1970
Wednesday's Child
1970
Movie
A doctor takes an attractive nurse into his home to help his wife through her convalescence.

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