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Gertrude Lawrence is a Actor British born on 4 july 1898 at London (United-kingdom)
Gertrude Lawrence (4 July 1898 – 6 September 1952) was an English actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer known for her stage appearances in the West End of London and on Broadway in New York.
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Gertrude Lawrence
Birth name Gertrude Alice Dagmar Klasen
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 4 july 1898 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 6 september 1952 (at 54 years) at New York City (USA)
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 4 july 1898 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 6 september 1952 (at 54 years) at New York City (USA)
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Hollywood Without Make-Up (1963)
Directed by Ken Murray
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about cities
Actors Kirk Douglas, Ken Murray, Cary Grant, June Allyson, George K. Arthur, Eddie Albert
Roles Self (archive footage)
Rating71%
The film consists of archive footage of famous Hollywood stars, mostly home movies showing the stars as themselves instead of playing a role in front of the camera.
The Glass Menagerie (1950)
, 1h47Directed by Irving Rapper, Don Alvarado
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about families, Théâtre, Films based on plays, Adaptation d'une pièce de théâtre de Tennessee Williams
Actors Jane Wyman, Kirk Douglas, Gertrude Lawrence, John Arthur Kennedy, Ralph Sanford, Ann Tyrrell
Roles Amanda Wingfield
Rating70%
While on duty, Merchant Mariner Tom Wingfield recalls his life in a dilapidated St. Louis apartment with his delusional mother Amanda and crippled younger sister Laura, and their story unfolds via flashback.
Stage Door Canteen (1943)
, 2h12Directed by Frank Borzage
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Politique, Musical films, Political films
Actors Cheryl Walker, Lon McCallister, Tallulah Bankhead, Kenny Baker, Margaret Early, Ralph Bellamy
Roles Gertrude Lawrence (uncredited)
Rating62%
The storyline of the film follows several women who volunteer for the Canteen and who must adhere to strict rules of conduct, the most important of which is that while their job is to provide friendly companionship to and be dance partners for the (often nervous) men who are soon to be sent into combat, no romantic fraternization is allowed. One volunteer who confesses to only becoming involved in the Canteen in order to be discovered by one of the Hollywood stars in attendance, ultimately finds herself falling in love with one of the soldiers.
Show-Business at War (1943)
, 17minutesOrigin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Documentary films about cities, Political films, Documentary films about World War II
Actors Carole Lombard, Irving Berlin, Alfred Lunt, Loretta Young, Walt Disney, John Ford
Roles Self
Rating70%
Men Are Not Gods (1937)
, 1h30Directed by Jack Clayton, Walter Reisch
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama
Actors Miriam Hopkins, Gertrude Lawrence, Sebastian Shaw, Rex Harrison, A. E. Matthews, Noël Coward
Roles Barbara Halson
Rating59%
In London, critic Mr. Skeates dictates a scathing review of Edmund Davey, the lead actor debuting in the play Othello, to his secretary, Ann Williams. Barbara Albert, Davey's co-star and wife, comes to the newspaper offices to plead her husband's case. Skeates has already left, so she begs Ann for help to save Edmund's career, insisting that he is a great actor who was simply overwhelmed by his great opportunity. Ann is touched and takes a great risk (as Skeates never reads his own work), rewriting the review to praise the actor's performance. The critic, however, finds out when Edmund thanks him for his kind words, and Ann is given the sack.
Rembrandt (1936)
, 1h40Directed by Alexander Korda
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Biography, Historical
Themes Peinture
Actors Charles Laughton, Gertrude Lawrence, Elsa Lanchester, Edward Chapman, Walter Hudd, Roger Livesey
Roles Geertje Dirx
Rating70%
Le film, comme le titre l'indique, est une biographie du peintre hollandais du XVII siècle, qualifié de « plus grand peintre de tous les temps » dans le texte qui défile à l'écran en guise de préambule. Rembrandt, au moment où l'histoire commence, est un peintre adulé, sollicité par les plus riches, mais dont le plus grand plaisir consiste à réaliser des portraits de son épouse Saskia. Celle-ci, cependant, tombe brusquement malade et meurt, laissant le peintre désemparé. Plutôt que d'assister aux funérailles de sa femme, il tâche de peindre d'elle au moins un dernier portrait, tant que son image ne s'est pas encore tout à fait éteinte dans son souvenir ; à partir de cet événement tragique, la vie du peintre, progressivement, va se désagréger…
The Song of the Birds (1935)
, 7minutesOrigin USA
Genres Animation
Actors Gertrude Lawrence, Clarence Nash, Bill Thompson
Roles Boy (voice)
Rating64%
Un enfant jouant avec un fusil vient à tirer sur un oisillon. Prenant conscience de son acte, l'enfant regrette très vite son geste. Par la suite, les autres oiseaux organisent des funérailles pour l'oisillon et l'enfant est déprimé de voir cela. Vers la fin de la cérémonie, la pluie se met à tomber et réanime le petit oiseau. Heureux de voir cela, l'enfant se débarrasse de son fusil et se réconcilie avec les oiseaux.
Mimi (1935)
, 1h34Directed by Paul L. Stein
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Gertrude Lawrence, Harold Warrender, Carol Goodner, Martin Walker, Austin Trevor
Roles Mimi
Rating52%
The China Shop (1934)
, 8minutesDirected by Wilfred Jackson
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Film d'animation mettant en scène un animal, Demons in film, Children's films
Actors Gertrude Lawrence, Clarence Nash, Mae Questel, Mary Moder, Dot Farley
Roles Elderly Owner
Rating64%
Une boutique de porcelaine ferme pour la nuit. Les objets se mettent alors à bouger. Un couple de danseur d'une horloge danse la valse mais ils sont perturbés par un satyre. Ce dernier prend la belle en otage et l'enferme dans une vitrine. Le héros et le satyre luttent se lançant des assiettes qu'ils réduisent en morceaux. Une fois le satyre vaincu, le calme revient.
The Flying Mouse (1934)
, 9minutesDirected by Dave Hand
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Gertrude Lawrence, Pinto Colvig, Marcellite Garner, Clarence Nash
Roles Blue Fairy / Laughing Mice (voice) (uncredited)
Rating65%
Pendant que ses frères s'amusent et que sa mère en lave un, une petite souris regarde avec envie les oiseaux volant dans le ciel et décide de voler elle aussi. Mais la tâche n'a rien d'aisé...
No Funny Business (1933)
, 1h16Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Actors Gertrude Lawrence, Laurence Olivier, Jill Esmond, Edmund Breon, Gibb McLaughlin, Finlay Currie
Roles Yvonne Kane
Rating54%
Yvonne et Edward Lane sont mariés depuis longtemps et s'ennuient l'un avec l'autre. Ils voudraient divorcer mais il faudrait prouver l'infidélité du conjoint. Sans le savoir, chacun d'eux va engager un détective destiné à jouer le rôle de l'amant ou de la maîtresse. Or aucun de ces détectives ne sait pas à quoi ressemble la personne qu'il-elle doit rencontrer...
Aren't We All? (1932)
Directed by Harry Lachman
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Gertrude Lawrence, Owen Nares, Harold Huth, Marie Lohr, Renee Gadd, Emily Fitzroy
Roles Margot
Lord Camber's Ladies (1932)
, 1h20Directed by Benn W. Levy
Genres Drama
Actors Gerald du Maurier, Gertrude Lawrence, Hal Gordon, Benita Hume, Nigel Bruce, Clare Greet
Roles Lady Camber
Rating68%
An aristocrat marries a singer, but then tries to murder her when he falls in love with another woman.
The Cat's Out (1931)
, 7minutesDirected by Walt Disney, Wilfred Jackson
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Frances Gifford, Dot Farley, Wanda McKay, Gertrude Lawrence
Roles Birds
Rating63%
Un chat noir se retrouve un soir d'automne à la porte de chez lui. Il marche sur le rebord d'une palissade et tombe après avoir percuté un corbeau perché sur une girouette. Inconscient, il est alors à la merci de visions cauchemardesques... L'oiseau devient gigantesque alors que la première de ses neuf vies s'échappe de son corps. Le corbeau se multiplie. Le groupe forme un cercle autour du chat et se lance dans une danse. Les soucis ne font que commencer pour le chat.
The Battle of Paris (1929)
, 1h20Directed by Robert Florey
Origin USA
Genres Musical
Themes Musical films
Actors Gertrude Lawrence, Charles Ruggles, Arthur Treacher, Joe King, Luis Alberni
Roles Georgie
Rating55%
Gertrude Lawrence plays a singer in Paris during World War I. After stealing from Tony (Walter Petrie), an American artist, the two fall in love.