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Cyril Knowles

Born: 29 March 1905, Manchester, Lancs.
Died: 11 September 1961, Rome

Highlighted works

  • The Demi-Paradise

    Penelope Dudley-Ward and Laurence Olivier star in this mix of propaganda and romantic comedy.

  • The Gentle Sex

    This unlikely UK box office smash from 1943 has a fabulous all-female cast.

  • Unpublished Story

    Valerie Hobson stars in this unusual mix of screwball comedy, conspiracy thriller and battle of the sexes.

  • Cottage to Let

    Leslie Banks, Alastair Sim and John Mills star in this comic thriller adapted from a stage hit.

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