Kay Kendall
Biography
From Wikipedia
Kay Kendall (21 May 1927 – 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 – 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.
Filmography
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour
2003
as Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
Once More, with Feeling!
1960
as Dolly Fabian
The Reluctant Debutante
1958
as Sheila Broadbent
Les Girls
1957
as Lady Sybil Wren
Simon and Laura
1955
as Laura Foster
Quentin Durward
1955
as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
The Constant Husband
1955
as Monica Hathaway
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Abdullah's Harem
1955
as Ronnie
Doctor in the House
1954
as Miss Isobel Minster
Fast and Loose
1954
as Carol Hankin
Meet Mr. Lucifer
1953
as Lonely Hearts Singer
Street of Shadows
1953
as Barbara Gale
The Square Ring
1953
as Eve
Genevieve
1953
as Rosalind Peters
Mantrap
1953
as Vera Corridge
It Started in Paradise
1952
as Lady Caroline Frencham
Wings of Danger
1952
as Alexia LaRoche
Curtain Up
1952
as Sandra Beverley
Lady Godiva Rides Again
1951
as Sylvia Clark
Happy Go Lovely
1951
as Secretary (uncredited)
Night and the City
1950
as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
Dance Hall
1950
as Doreen
London Town
1946
as Patsy
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945
as Slave Girl (uncredited)