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24 Apr 05 - 11:42 PM (#1469827) Subject: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Shanghaiceltic I was sad tosee that John Mills died, he had a long run though and I always enjoyed his films. His submarine films were favourites when we were on patrol. I did not know that he started out as a singer and dancer. A rather nice obit below from the Telegraph. Sir John Mills obit |
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25 Apr 05 - 01:20 AM (#1469863) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Liz the Squeak I remember an interview with him several years ago when he talked about one of the navy films (senior moment means I can't remember which one) in which he is in the drink and being shot at by the enemy. The only way they could safely emulate bullets hitting the water around them was to explode 'contraceptive devices' around them. I remember the twinkle he had when he described this scene.... seems someone had to go and find all these 'contraceptive devices' and was too shy to ask for them! Mills was one of natures' true Gentlemen and will be sorely missed. LTS |
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25 Apr 05 - 02:48 AM (#1469875) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: MBSLynne One of the great English actors..... Love Lynne |
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25 Apr 05 - 03:26 AM (#1469884) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: alanabit He sure had presence. He was in a lot of those black and white (in every sense of the word) war films, which I used to watch on telly on Sunday afternoons in the sixties. I think he actually won an Oscar for playing a mentally handicapped man. So I guess he had range as well. He made it to a good age. We won't all do that well! |
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25 Apr 05 - 07:52 AM (#1470017) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: robomatic He is one of the greats. Such a variety of roles. I happened upon "Tunes of Glory" while flipping throught the television channels one night long ago and was riveted by the personality clash between (Sir) John Mills and a young brash upstart Alec Guinness. |
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25 Apr 05 - 11:58 AM (#1470220) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: greg stephens His movies were the background to my childhood, fabulous stuff. Great Expectations was a favoutie, also anything with a boat involved. But my most abiding memory is when he put 50p in the hat when I was busking in Bath once. |
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25 Apr 05 - 12:34 PM (#1470239) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Alba Sad news. Great Actor and a Gentleman. I still am in awe with his performance in Ryan's Daughter all these Years later. RIP. Blessings Jude |
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25 Apr 05 - 12:51 PM (#1470252) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: TheBigPinkLad One of my favourite John Mill's films was The Family Way with daughter Hayley and Hywel Bennett. Great fella. |
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25 Apr 05 - 01:16 PM (#1470270) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Tam the man Sad news that Sir John Mills is dead a real gentleman, I thought that all his films were great. Tom PS R.I.P Sir John |
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25 Apr 05 - 01:23 PM (#1470279) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Stilly River Sage He lived a long, full life and did a lot of good work along the way. It's a good legacy. SRS |
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25 Apr 05 - 02:55 PM (#1470357) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Once Famous Is Hayley Mills still hot? Had a big crush on her when I was 12. Thanks, John Mills. Always like your daughter. |
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25 Apr 05 - 03:19 PM (#1470381) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Leadfingers Pardon my Two Pennorth , but calling it 'SAD' when a man dies at ninety seven after a superb career of Seventy years , a marriage that lasted sixty four years , and a wonderful family round him seems just a bit off!! My favourite John Mills quote is about his Oscar ! 'Having spent all my life learning lines , I get an oscar for playing a Deaf Mute '- That was Ryans Daughter ,of course , Alba . |
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25 Apr 05 - 03:35 PM (#1470389) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Alba Great Quote Leadfingers:>) I, myself, just feel sad when I hear of someone I admire and who has shared their Talent with me moving on...I don't however feel his Life was sad....but I understand what you are saying.. It just strikes me in the Ole Heart when the news arrives. Jude |
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25 Apr 05 - 04:34 PM (#1470456) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: GUEST,georgiansilver This man was one of the best "Brits" and should be recorded in the annals of history as one of the greatest British actors ever. Rest in peace John....Sir John....Love and stuff....Mike |
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26 Apr 05 - 03:30 AM (#1470924) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: fat B****rd Hobson's Choice. Wonderful stuff. RIP Willie |
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26 Apr 05 - 09:21 PM (#1471902) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: jacqui.c Alba - I feel exactly the same way. This was a man whose films I grew up with and who always seemed to be a real gentleman and a terrific actor. He was one I would have loved to meet. Anyone remember 'The Singer Not The Song' with Dirk Bogarde? Or Tiger Bay, when Hayley made her film debut? He even got onto the filmed version of Cats a few years ago. |
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27 Apr 05 - 07:27 AM (#1472178) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: alanabit Thinking about it, I reckon Hayley could well be in her seventies by now! Sir John had a good innings. To be honest, I was surprised to find that he had still been alive up until so recently. |
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27 Apr 05 - 07:56 AM (#1472213) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: jacqui.c Hayley will be in her fifties now - she is about my age. Juliet must be in her sixties. |
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27 Apr 05 - 10:14 AM (#1472332) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: Flash Company Wonderful man, actually appeared at the Du Maurier festival in Fowey, Cornwall a few years back, looking great for his age and with a huge fund of stories. Up there with Niven as a raconteur. Just a thought' if he is up there with Niven, will anyone else in heaven get a word in? FC |
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27 Apr 05 - 02:55 PM (#1472608) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: alanabit I looked it up Jaqui. Born 18/4/1946. So you are right (just!). |
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28 Apr 05 - 01:54 PM (#1473365) Subject: RE: Obit: Sir John Mills From: EagleWing I looked it up Jaqui. Born 18/4/1946. So you are right (just!). Ah! About 4 years younger than me, then. Maybe I'm still in with a chance. (Like Martin, I had a great crush on her as a kid!) Frank L. |