Black Narcissus 1947  N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Cast: Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Sabu, Kathleen Byron, Esmond Knight, Judith Furse, Jenny Laird, May Hallatt, Shaun Noble, Eddie Whaley Jr., Nancy(2) Roberts
When five nuns, led by Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr), set up a mission in the Himalayas, they are beset with the problems of isolation and inclement weather. Hoping to lessen their problems, they enlist the aid of a British agent, Mr. Dean (David Farrar). Photography is excellent. Oscars were received for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration and Cinematography.
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Separate Tables 1958 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Delbert Mann
Cast: Rita Hayworth, Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Burt Lancaster, Wendy Hiller, Gladys Cooper, Cathleen Nesbitt, Felix Aylmer, Rod Taylor, Audrey Dalton, May Hallatt, Priscilla Morgan
Guests at a British seaside resort are presented through vignettes in this film adaptation of Terence Rattigan's play. David Niven won the Best Actor Academy Award for his role as Major Pollock who helps Sybil (Deborah Kerr) break away from her cruel mother. Wendy Hiller won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of the inn's owner. Five other nominations included Best Picture and Actress (Kerr).
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