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Anne Crawford
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| Born |
Imelda Anne Crawford
22 November 1920 |
| Died | 17 October 1956 (aged 35) [[ London Regent Park Mosque ]], England
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| Resting place | St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1938–1956 |
| Spouse(s) |
Wallace Douglas
(m. 1953) |
Imelda Anne Crawford (born November 22, 1920 – died October 17, 1956) was a talented British film actress. She was known for her roles in many popular movies during the 1940s and 1950s.
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About Anne Crawford
Anne Crawford was born in Haifa, a city in what was then called Palestine. Her father was Scottish, and her mother was English. She grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Her Acting Career
Anne Crawford became a well-known actress around the same time as other famous stars like Margaret Lockwood and Phyllis Calvert. She was especially remembered for her parts in "women's pictures" from the 1940s. These were movies that often focused on the lives and experiences of women, especially during wartime.
Some of her most famous films include:
- Millions Like Us (1943)
- Two Thousand Women (1944)
- They Were Sisters (1945)
Later Life and Legacy
In 1953, Anne married Wallace Douglas, who was also involved in the film industry. Sadly, Anne Crawford passed away in London in 1956 when she was only 35 years old. She died from leukemia, a serious illness that affects the blood.
Just before she became ill, Anne was performing in a play by Agatha Christie called The Spider's Web. She had also acted in another play called The Gift, which was about a scientist who became blind after an accident. This play inspired her to make a special request in her will. She decided to donate her eyes to the International Eye Bank. This kind act showed her caring nature and her wish to help others even after she was gone.
Selected Film and TV Appearances
Anne Crawford appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career. Here are some of her notable roles:
Films
- 1938: Prison Without Bars
- 1942: They Flew Alone (also known as Wings and the Woman)
- 1943: Millions Like Us as Jennifer Knowles
- 1943: The Dark Tower as Mary
- 1944: Two Thousand Women as Margaret Long
- 1945: They Were Sisters as Vera Sargeant
- 1946: Caravan as Oriana
- 1948: Miranda as Lady Marten
- 1953: Knights of the Round Table as Morgan le Fay
Television Shows
- 1946: After Dinner (TV film)
- 1949: Lady Audley's Secret (TV film)
- 1950–51: Repertory Theatre
- 1954: Douglas Fairbanks Presents
- 1954–55: Sunday Night Theatre
