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Beatrice Lillie is a Actor Canadienne born on 29 may 1894 at Toronto (Canada)
Beatrice Gladys "Bea" Lillie (May 29, 1894 – January 20, 1989) was a Canadian-born British actress, singer and comedic performer.
She began to perform as a child with her mother and sister. She made her West End debut in the 1914 and soon gained notice in revues and light comedies, becoming known for her parodies of old-fashioned, flowery performing styles and absurd songs and sketches. She debuted in New York in 1924 and two years later starred in her first film, continuing to perform in both the US and UK. She was associated with the works of Noël Coward and Cole Porter.
During World War II, Lillie was an inveterate entertainer of the troops. She won a Tony Award in 1953 for her revue An Evening With Beatrice Lillie.
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Birth name Beatrice Gladys Lillie
Nationality Canada
Birth 29 may 1894 at Toronto (Canada)
Death 20 january 1989 (at 94 years) at Henley-on-Thames (United-kingdom)
Nationality Canada
Birth 29 may 1894 at Toronto (Canada)
Death 20 january 1989 (at 94 years) at Henley-on-Thames (United-kingdom)
She began to perform as a child with her mother and sister. She made her West End debut in the 1914 and soon gained notice in revues and light comedies, becoming known for her parodies of old-fashioned, flowery performing styles and absurd songs and sketches. She debuted in New York in 1924 and two years later starred in her first film, continuing to perform in both the US and UK. She was associated with the works of Noël Coward and Cole Porter.
During World War II, Lillie was an inveterate entertainer of the troops. She won a Tony Award in 1953 for her revue An Evening With Beatrice Lillie.
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Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
, 2h18Directed by George Roy Hill
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films, Films based on plays
Actors Julie Andrews, James Fox, Mary Tyler Moore, John Gavin, Carol Channing, Beatrice Lillie
Roles Mrs. Meers
Rating68%
In New York City in 1922, flapper Millie Dillmount (Julie Andrews) is determined to find work as a stenographer to a wealthy businessman and then marry him – a "thoroughly modern" goal. Millie befriends the sweet yet naive Miss Dorothy Brown (Mary Tyler Moore) as the latter checks into the Priscilla Hotel. When house mother Mrs. Meers (Beatrice Lillie) learns Miss Dorothy is an orphan, she remarks, "Sad to be all alone in the world." Unbeknown to Millie, the woman is selling her tenants into white slavery, and those without family or close friends are her primary targets.
, 2h47Directed by John Farrow, Michael Anderson
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Films based on science fiction novels
Actors David Niven, Cantinflas, Robert Newton, Shirley MacLaine, Charles Boyer, Cedric Hardwicke
Roles London Revivalist Group Leader
Rating66%
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow presents an onscreen prologue, featuring footage from A Trip to the Moon (1902) by Georges Méliès, explaining that it is based loosely on the book From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne. Also included is the launching of an unmanned rocket and footage of the earth receding.
On Approval (1944)
Directed by Clive Brook
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Beatrice Lillie, Clive Brook, Googie Withers, Roland Culver, O. B. Clarence, Laurence Hanray
Roles Maria Wislack
Rating71%
Doctor Rhythm (1938)
, 1h20Directed by Frank Tuttle
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Actors Bing Crosby, Mary Carlisle, Andy Devine, Beatrice Lillie, Rufe Davis, Laura Hope Crews
Roles Mrs. Lorelei Dodge-Blodgett
Rating58%
Dr. Bill Remsen (Bing Crosby) helps cover for his ailing policeman friend (Andy Devine) and takes the policeman's latest assignment as the bodyguard for a quirky but wealthy matron Mrs. Lorelei Dodge-Blodgett (Bea Lillie). Soon Bill falls in love with the lady's beautiful niece (Mary Carlisle). When the older woman becomes the target of thieves, Bill is able to thwart their efforts.
Show of Shows (1929)
, 2h8Directed by John G. Adolfi
Origin USA
Genres Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Frank Fay, Anthony Bushell, John Barrymore, William Courtenay, William Bakewell, Richard Barthelmess
Roles Performer in 'Recitations' Number (uncredited)
Rating58%
Exit Smiling (1926)
, 1h17Directed by Sam Taylor
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about television
Actors Jack Pickford, Beatrice Lillie, Doris Lloyd, DeWitt Jennings, Harry Myers, Tenen Holtz
Roles Violet
Rating70%
The travelling theatre troupe's worst actress, Violet (Beatrice Lillie) dreams of all she could be if she only had the right opportunities. Jimmy (Jack Pickford) is a runaway bank clerk who joins the troupe as a lead actor.