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Fiction    From 1941 

Blithe Spirit

Categories: Cinema, Fictional, Theatre

Blithe Spirit

Written by Noel Coward this play, first performed in Manchester in 1941, moved in 1942 to The Duchess Theatre where it was performed 1997 times, a record at the time.
It was filmed by David Lean in 1945.

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Blithe Spirit

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Duchess Theatre

Duchess Theatre The Duchess Theatre began a distinguished career as a home f...

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Joyce Grenfell

Joyce Grenfell

Born Joyce Phipps in Montpelier Square, London. Her mother was sister to Nancy Astor, MP, so she was "well brought up". Aged 19 she married Reggie, her husband until her death. The picture is a se...

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Sands Films Studio

Sands Films Studio

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1 memorial
Shepperton and Pinewood Studios

Shepperton and Pinewood Studios

The picture source website provides a good history.

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1 memorial
Clapham Odeon

Clapham Odeon

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Sir Derek Jacobi

Sir Derek Jacobi

Actor. Born Derek George Jacobi in Leytonstone. He was invited by Sir Laurence Olivier to be a founder member of the Royal National Theatre. Probably best known for playing the eponymous lead in th...

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1 memorial