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John co-starred in Anthony Asquith 's wartime drama The Way to the Stars (1945), following which she appeared in the medical wartime thriller Green for Danger (1946). 1947 saw her star with James Mason in The Upturned Glass (1947), with Michael Redgrave in the Boulting Brothers ' political drama Fame is the Spur (1947) and with Patricia Roc in ...
Rosamund John (1913-1998) was a leading stage and screen actress who appeared in films such as The Way to the Stars, Green For Danger and Tawny Pipit. She also worked with Leslie Howard, fought for actors' rights and was married to Labour MP John Silkin.
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- Tottenham, London, England, UK
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- Lambeth, London, England, UK
Rosamund John was a popular British film actress of the Forties, who starred in The Way to the Stars, Green for Danger and The Lamp Still Burns. She was also a Labour supporter and the former lover of Robert Donat.
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Rosamund John was a British stage and screen actress who worked with Leslie Howard and Robert Donat. She was also a trade union activist and a Labour MP's wife.
- October 19, 1913
- October 27, 1998
Rosamund John was well known for the beauty and artistry that she brought to films, especially films made during World War II which--thanks to her skills--went beyond war propaganda. John claimed that her true love was the stage, but she enjoyed many opportunities both on stage and in the cinema.
May 26, 1993 · An audio interview with the actress Rosamund John (Silkin), who talks about her career, politics and personal life. She recounts her roles in films such as The Way to the Stars and The Gentle Sex, and her encounters with famous actors and directors.
Vibrant, redheaded British actress Rosamund John entered films as an ingenue in 1934. During the war years, John thrived in sharply etched, self-assured roles in films like Spitfire (1941) and The Gentle Sex (1943). She was especially effective as the widow of aviator Michael Redgrave, in the popular "homefront" film The Way to the Stars (1944).
