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September 28, 1979 at 1:00 a.m. EDT. Gracie Fields, the raucous, song-belting British music hall and film entertainer who reached the peak of her popularity in World War II, died unexpectedly...
Apr 14, 2024 · Dame Gracie Fields (born Jan. 9, 1898, Rochdale, Lancashire, Eng.—died Sept. 27, 1979, Capri, Italy) was an English music-hall comedienne. In music halls from childhood, Fields gained fame playing the role of Sally Perkins in a touring revue called Mr. Tower of London (1918–25).
English singer, comedian, impersonator, and actress who rose from poverty in Lancashire to become one of the best beloved performers in the world. Born Grace Stansfield on January 9, 1898, in the town of Rochdale, Lancashire, England; died on the Italian island of Capri on September 27, 1979; daughter of Fred Stansfield (an engineer) and Sarah ...
We are thrilled to reveal the two volume set of ‘Pride of Our Alley,’ released by BearManor Media on April 30th 2019, 40 years after Gracie’s death. This is the culmination of six years of research and writing by our own Seb Lassandro.
Dame Gracie Fields DBE OStJ (born Grace Stansfield; 9 January 1898 – 27 September 1979) was a British actress, singer and comedian. A star of cinema and music hall, she was one of the top ten film stars in Britain during the 1930s and was considered the highest paid film star in the world in 1937.
The very early years | The Official Gracie Fields. Details of Gracie’s early career are slightly confused, (the known facts not always agreeing with Gracie’s memories). Fortunately, enough is known to piece together Gracie’s steady rise from chorus girl, to the highest paid actress in the world . . . First Stage Appearance . . .
Nov 23, 2009 · This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer. Documentary about singer and comic actress Gracie Fields, arguably the greatest female entertainer Britain has ever produced. Show more.
