Kay Kendall
From Wikipedia Kay Kendall (21 May 1927 โ 6 September 1959) was an English actress. Kendall began her film career in the musical film London Town (1946). Though the film was a financial failure, Kendall continued to work regularly until her appearance in the comedy film Genevieve (1953) brought her widespread recognition. Most prolific in British films, Kendall also achieved some popularity with American audiences, and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress โ Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role in the musical-comedy film Les Girls (1957). She began a romantic relationship with actor Rex Harrison after they appeared together in the comedy film The Constant Husband (1955), and they were married in 1957. Harrison learned from Kendall's doctor that she had been diagnosed with myeloid leukaemia, a fact that was kept from Kendall, who believed she was suffering from an iron deficiency. The actor cared for Kendall until her death at age 32.
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- 2003 ยทCole Porter in Hollywood: รa c'est l'amouras Scenes: Les Girls (Archive Footage)
- 1960 ยทOnce More, with Feeling!as Dolly Fabian
- 1958 ยทThe Reluctant Debutanteas Sheila Broadbent
- 1957 ยทLes Girlsas Lady Sybil Wren
- 1955 ยทSimon and Lauraas Laura Foster
- 1955 ยทThe Phil Silvers Showas
- 1955 ยทQuentin Durwardas Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
- 1955 ยทThe Constant Husbandas Monica Hathaway
- 1955 ยทAbdullah's Haremas Ronnie
- 1954 ยทDoctor in the Houseas Isobel Minster
- 1954 ยทFast and Looseas Carol Hankin
- 1953 ยทMeet Mr. Luciferas Lonely Hearts Singer
- 1953 ยทStreet of Shadowsas Barbara Gale
- 1953 ยทThe Square Ringas Eve
- 1953 ยทGenevieveas Rosalind Peters
- 1953 ยทMantrapas Vera Corridge
- 1952 ยทIt Started in Paradiseas Lady Caroline Frencham
- 1952 ยทWings of Dangeras Alexia LaRoche
- 1952 ยทCurtain Upas Sandra Beverley
- 1951 ยทLady Godiva Rides Againas Sylvia Clark
- 1950 ยทNight and the Cityas Helen's Girl (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทDance Hallas Doreen
- 1948 ยทThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self
- 1946 ยทLondon Townas Patsy
- 1945 ยทCaesar and Cleopatraas Slave Girl (uncredited)
- 1944 ยทFiddlers Threeas Girl (uncredited)
- 1944 ยทChampagne Charlieas Bit Part (uncredited)