Kay Kendall

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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.

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2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour
Movie Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
1960
Once More, with Feeling!
Movie Dolly Fabian
1958
The Reluctant Debutante
Movie Sheila Broadbent
1957
Les Girls
Movie Lady Sybil Wren
1955
Simon and Laura
Movie Laura Foster
1955
The Phil Silvers Show
TV show
1955
MGM Parade
TV show
1955
Quentin Durward
Movie Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
1955
The Constant Husband
Movie Monica Hathaway
1955
Abdullah's Harem
Movie Ronnie
1954
Doctor in the House
Movie Miss Isobel Minster
1954
Fast and Loose
Movie Carol Hankin
1953
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Movie Lonely Hearts Singer
1953
Street of Shadows
Movie Barbara Gale
1953
The Square Ring
Movie Eve
1953
Genevieve
Movie Rosalind Peters