Star’s Photos
Date: 1960
Director: n/a
Production Company: n/a
Stars: Diana Dors, Eric Portman, Joan Crawford, Joe E Brown, Liberace, Danny La Rue, Richard Attenborough, Derek Nimmo, Adam Faith, Shirley Ann Field, Liz Fraser, Hughie Green, Marilyn Monroe, Teasy-Weasy, Bob Monkhouse, Bill Shine and more
Location(s): Mainly unknown locations, but unique pictures of some star personalities.
Region(s): Unidentified
Storyline:
Do let us know if you can match the faces with names.
Additional Information:
The main characters are well known, but their companions? From a collection of photographs taken by Douglas Burn and garnered by Brian Tunstill in the 1960s and 70s.
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Richard Attenborough, Derek Nimmo and a pretty lady - do you know who? No, says Marc Wilkins, not Attenborough but Gerry Marsden (of Gerry & the Pacemakers fame) the, "pretty lady" is Anna Neagle, and the photo is from the 1968 cast of the stage musical, Charlie Girl. Well spotted Marc! Anna Neagle appears with Derek Nimmo in stph0030.
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Bardot, maybe an unpublished photo. Have you seen it before?
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Another shot of Bardot, same time, same place, same earrings.
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Bardot, probably in London, late 60's. Same dress.
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Brown, photo by Douglas Burn 3.12.1963 taken at the SOS Ball at Grosvenor House, London. Can you locate the guest list? Could the band be Edmondo Ross and his Latin American Band, or Edmund O'Ross and his Shenannigans?
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Challoner, a star, at least amongst big cat lovers. Member of London's "51" Club, with a write-up in the East African Standard of 20.1.1961 appearing with a friendly cheetah, but wasn't that the name of Tarzan's chimpanzee? Or am I getting confused........again!!!
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Crawford, who died on this day, 10th May thirty-nine years ago in 1977. Probably a studio publicity photo, 1939, on double weight paper.
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Crawford, in another studio shot. Does it appear in any published work? And who is the lady on the right? Well, the ink was hardly dry, Norma Shearer, 1939 was the answer, from Jonesy. Well spotted that man!
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Crawford, an MGM publicity shot, MGM, MG 22956.
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Crawford, MGM, MG22957.
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A Douglas Burn original 27.1.63, Daily Sketch Picture Library 23rd Jan 1963, dated four days before. Australia Day Party Wilton Dickson drinking a glass of beer whilst standing on his head. Hmmm. Watching him is actress Bettina Dickson who appeared in The Shiralee.
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Dennis Hamilton perhaps, La Dors, thin man, dark lady, could this next one be Lew Grade? and an unknown. Di Davies says; I think the unidentified lady is a young Shirley Bassey. Marc Wilkins says the line up is Dickie Dawson, Diana Dors, Kenneth Hume and Shirley Bassey and adds "probably early 1962 or late 1961, [Diana Dors] pregnant with her second child, Gary Dawson, born June 1962."
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Dors, pregnant, with the same two companions. Who are they? Photo by Douglas Burn. Di comments; Shirley Bassey on the right and man looks like a very young Sean Connery.
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Dors and Dicky Dawson outside the London Clinic after visiting Denis Hamilton, Dors' husband, 11.10.58, Douglas Burn photograph. Di Davies adds; Diana Dors was actually married to Dickie Dawson between 1959-66 (Wikipedia). Perhaps on the 11th October 1958 they were just "going steady", "walking out" or were an "item".
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Faith, .......and the two in the back? Dave W wonders whether the one to the left is Joe Melia. Unknown photographer and date.
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Field and Liberace, unknown photographer. 1060's.
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Field and friends.Another Douglas Burn photo. Both ladies are wearing wrap-around oriental coveralls, and the plate has LU in oriental "stick" writing. Domonic Mann believes the man to be Bob Monkhouse. Marc Wilkins agrees that it is Bob Monkhouse.
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Fraser, and two ladies and a boy with a cat on his shoulder. Stamped on rear Douglas Burn and daily sketch 12 Mar 1964. Caption, coat, stockings damaged, covered in cat hairs as well as getting several scratches, 11.3.64. Cat auditions, Vaudeville Theatre (see story). Auditioning for the "Mouse Trap"? Ho, Ho! Robert Ross says that it is certainly Betty Marsden at the forefront, so it would be for the play 'Everybody Loves Opal'. (RL)
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Green and two guests on Double Your Money. Photo Douglas Burn 4.10.63, Daily Sketch 6 Oct 1963, L to R Julia Marco, Green, Linda Christian. Caption, Maureen Gay the GI L who lost first place in the Miss UK Contest, Blackpool. Story by John Sandiland.
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Green with same two ladies, same copyright, same caption.Julie De Marco on the left with Hughie Green in the middle. Di Davies remembers watching in the 50s/60s when Julie was actually a co-presenter, had a lovely singing voice. Viewers could request a song and she would do the 'Julie Sings' spot each week.
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Hart and Turner, SOS Ball, Grosvenor House, 3.12.63, Douglas Burn Photograph. Caption, Diana Hart appeared in the Mousetrap, and Joan Turner who did the cabaret with The Beatles.
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La Rue, and, possibly, Max Bygraves and a lady, the guest of honour? with large bouquet. Suggestion, Lew Grade's mother. No photographer credits. Di Davies, opinion; the man far right may be Ben Warriss, a comedian who teamed up with Jimmy Jewell to make a comedy duo. And an opinion from John Scott, whilst he continues his research into the circumstances, "the man might be Michael Medwin, rather than Ben Warriss. He and De La Rue look to be a performers at the celebration - possibly Ida’s 80th birthday in 1962". See also the following photo. (RL)
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LaRue with, is it Benny Hill peeping through the flowers? No captions, no credits. Brian Swales says... Definitely not Benny Hill. John Scott points out that the lady extreme left is Ida Barr, possibly her 80th birthday in 1962. See also the photo above. (RL)
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Martin, and right Johns, and could the back belong to Princess Margaret? No captions or copyright. Di claims; The man on the left is Ronnie Carroll who was married to Millicent Martin. He was famous in his own right as a singer and won the Eurovision song contest in 1962 and 1963 (sharing 4th place both times according to Wikipedia). A Spencer confirms Stratford Johns on the far right. (RL)
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Mitchelmore and friend. But which one? Stamped on rear Daily Sketch Copyright, the photo not the girl. Brian Swales is not sure about Cliff, but suggests Yana, "Climb Up The Wall". Pics on line don't convince me. Paul Kojat has put forward the suggestion that the lady might be Sabrina (Norma Sykes), famed for appearing with Arthur Askey in his shows.....maybe more! John Scott confirms the identification of Sabrina, based, would you believe it.........on the glasses her companion is wearing. John has found a picture of her on her fan website, wearing the 'unusual 'Finger style' glasses' when visiting the Grocery and Provisions Exhibition in June 1958. As he says, it must date the photo to about then for who would keep those glasses for long! Tim Bedford advises that the man is actually Doug Burn who took a number of the photographs that feature in this listing. (RL)
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Another pic by the society snapper Douglas Burn, 21.8.64. Had the term paperazzi been invented then? Caption, Topless girls, conditional discharge. After their appearance at Bow Street today Friday, the Mitchell Sisters Valerie(r) and Marion Take tea in their Holland Park flat. Marion Mitchell (born 1941 in Seaham, County Durham), better known by her stage name, Janie Jones, is a former English singer. She became renowned for holding sex parties at her home during the 1970s, and was jailed for her involvement in 'controlling prostitutes'. She first achieved notoriety in August 1964, when she attended the film premiere of 'London in the Raw', wearing a topless dress. Thanks to Wikipedia and John Scott.
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Similar caption, same copyright, plus, Marian (l) and Valerie who appear in cabaret at at the New Bagatelle Restaurant as the Mitchell Sisters, close harmony singing act. Marion Mitchell (born 1941 in Seaham, County Durham), better known by her stage name, Janie Jones, is a former English singer. She became renowned for holding sex parties at her home during the 1970s, and was jailed for her involvement in 'controlling prostitutes'.[2][3] She first achieved notoriety in August 1964, when she attended the film premiere of 'London in the Raw', wearing a topless dress, seen here appreciating the dresses they made. Thanks to Wikipedia and John Scott.
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The Mitchell Sisters, no copyright, no caption and no topless photos. Hey, ho. Marion Mitchell (born 1941 in Seaham, County Durham), better known by her stage name, Janie Jones, is a former English singer. She became renowned for holding sex parties at her home during the 1970s, and was jailed for her involvement in 'controlling prostitutes'.[2][3] She first achieved notoriety in August 1964, when she attended the film premiere of London in the Raw, wearing a topless dress. Thanks to Wikipedia and John Scott.
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Murray and Shani Wallis dancing at the SOS Ball, Grosvenor House 3.12.63,....and the bloke on the left? Copyright Douglas Burn.
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Nimmo with a lady holding a floral "5". No captions, no copyrights and no clues. Di Davies confirms; Yes, this is actually the 5th anniversary of the Charlie Girl show in London. I see that it is an Alamy.com image with copyright. http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dame-anna-neagle-commenced-her-fifth-year-charlie-girl-at-the-adelphi-20392620.htm
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Portman on right, with two friends. No information on back of photo. Di suggests; I think the woman on the left is Miriam Karlin. RL identifies the friend in the centre as Bill Shine, all three appeared together in "The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
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Teasy Weasy, Raymond Bessone, celebrity hairdresser, the first of the TV crimpers, with friends. No captions.
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Teasy Weasy again, with friends. No notations.
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Monroe, three publicity stills on heavy board. No captions. Same place, same dress. Tim Bedford, who purchased the Doug Burn's archive at auction in the early 1970's tells us that these shots, taken by Doug were of Marilyn at the Savoy during the launch of 'The Prince and the Showgirl' that was released in 1957. (RL)
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No captions, unknown couple. Di reckons; Vidal Sassoon. And George Baddley advises that the lady is Ava Gardner, with confirmation in the captures in The Cassandra Crossing. (RL)
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No caption. But Di was on the case: Joy Beverley from the Beverley Sisters. She died last September 2015.
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No caption. But could it be Ronnie Carroll? Definitely not Ronnie Carroll says Brian Swales. What does Ronnie Carroll look like? Photos anyone? John Scott agrees that this is not Ronnie Carroll who does appear in Capture 24
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No caption. Could the man be Daniel Farson (http://rtsmtc.co.uk/?page_id=940)? He was an interviewer and photographer around Soho. Spot on, from John Scott. The lady is Ida Barr a music hall singer who also appears in Capture 40, with thanks again to John. (RL)
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No caption. Probably Leslie Caron.
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No caption, but Di says; centre, looks like cockney actress Queenie Watts. She appeared in many films and comedy shows. If you run the original 'Alfie' film you'll see her singing in the pub where the fight breaks out. She also appears in 'Holiday on the Buses' as actor Arthur Mullard's screen wife. John Scott advises that the same photograph also appears on Queenie Watts Facebook Page where on the same page the lady on the left is identified as Ida Barr, a music hall singer. She also appears in Capture 38. John wonders whether perhaps Daniel Farson was the photographer here as he is shown to be the 'presenter' of the music hall acts on the play bill held by Ida in one of those photographs. No doubt nicely posed by him! (RL)
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Copyright Photograph by Douglas Burn, 69, Albany Street, Regents Park, NW1. EUSton 1811.
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No caption but Brian Swales suggests.....could it be one one of the Shirelles? Has anyone a photo to add to confirm?
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No caption. The vicar's (in the background) tea party? Di claims; Tessie O'Shea, singer and banjolele player, on the left while John Scott believes that it's Shelley Winters on the right.
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No caption. No shirt.
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No caption. Not too surprising.
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No caption.
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Tim Bedford send us this photo taken by Doug Burn of Valerie French. (RL)
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Another provided by Tim, here, a gambling table with perhaps Peter Ustinov.....or is it Clement Freud? It could well be a film set. David Rawsthorn resolves this one for us, it is Clement Freud as the Chemin De Fer dealer in 'Piccadilly Third Stop'. (RL)
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Tim wonders who this group is in front of what looks like a stone fireplace. Christopher Matheson wonders whether the girl with 'a fag in her mouth' is Pamela Brown. (RL)
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Tim provides us with this picture of, to him, a totally unknown couple. Ruth Ellis sits to the left as identified by John Campbell.
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Tim does know that this is associated with 'Piccadilly Third Stop', but who are the people. Everyone appears appears to 'have a fag'. David Rawsthorn believes the lady could be Ann Lynn. (RL)