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During his last years at school he spent most of his time writing a thesis on 'the future of film' On leaving school he joined Gaumont British Studios at Lime Grove as an apprentice to a stills photographer for a year. He claimed this taught him more about the art of photography than any other form of training could. He then became a clapper boy at B.I.P. Studios at Elstree then moved to British Dominion where he became a a camera assistant. Next was a move to Pinewood and his call up for war duty much of which was spent as a one man film unit based at Aldershot where he learnt more about his craft than about soldering.. After the war he returned to Shepperton Studios to work for Alexander Korda and Powell and Pressburger. He also worked for John Huston on 'Moby Dick' for which he was responsible for all the second unit photography and special effects.

Gerard Kelly was born on 27 May 1959 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and director, known for Going Out (1981), The Camerons (1979) and Brat Farrar (1986). He died on 28 October 2010 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Ronald Leigh-Hunt trained for acting at the Italia Conti School. He made his debut in regional repertory theatre. In films from 1950, he was rarely out of work, usually cast in subtle authoritarian or aristocratic roles. Cultured and dapper, latterly white-haired, he was particularly noted for his resonant voice (outside of acting, he sidelined in training business leaders in public speaking), impeccable manner and stylish attire.

Though very often only in small supporting roles, Leigh-Hunt was seen in several big budget features, ranging from Khartoum (1966) to The Omen (1976). He also played Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., opposite Barbra Streisand, in the West End production of 'Funny Girl' in 1966. On the small screen, he was a popular guest star in just about every major British television series, frequently popping up on Z Cars (1962) and Doctor Who (1963). He also had a recurring role, starring as Colonel Buchan, in the children's TV series Freewheelers (1968). Ronald was a cousin of the actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt.

George Murcell was born on 30 October 1925 in Naples, Campania, Italy. He was an actor, known for Cutthroat Island (1995), Hell Drivers (1957) and The Possessed (1969). He was married to Elvi Hale and Josephine Tweedy. He died on 3 December 1998 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Natalie Lynn was born on 4 January 1888 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress, known for The Nudist Story (1960), BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950) and International Detective (1959). She was married to Percy Parsons. She died on 3 December 1964 in Isleworth, London, England, UK.

Pauline Letts was born on 1 May 1917 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Antony and Cleopatra (1951), Gawain and the Green Knight (1973) and Nicholas Nickleby (1977). She died on 25 June 2001 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Vi Stevens was born on 28 November 1891 in Islington, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Hugh and I (1962), Love and Mr Lewisham (1959) and David Copperfield (1956). She died on 20 March 1967 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Peter Ardran was born in December 1938 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967), I've Gotta Horse (1965) and The Wednesday Play (1964). He was married to Kay Frazer and Kay Frazer. He died on 3 September 2009 in Isleworth, Greater London, England, UK.

Tania Foley was born on 29 January 1977 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Nudity Required (2014). She died on 15 January 2017 in Isleworth, London, England, UK.

Martin Charles was born on 20 March 1940 in Wirral, Cheshire, England, UK. He was an editor, known for Twisted Nerve (1968), There's a Girl in My Soup (1970) and Undercovers Hero (1974). He was married to Mary Tessa Carter. He died on 27 January 2012 in Isleworth, London, England, UK.

John Lanzer was born in 1946 in St. Pancras, London, England, UK. He was a set decorator, known for The Saint (1997), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Judge Dredd (1995). He died on 3 February 2018 in Isleworth, Greater London, England, UK.

Yvonne Homan was born in 1928 in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UK. Yvonne died on 24 November 2018 in Isleworth, Greater London, England, UK.

Rolf Leslie born in Dumfries, Scotland in the 1870's. began in music hall and drama theatre from the 1890's. Talented comedian and dramatic actor who starred in many short comedies for the Barker Film Company, often playing opposite Blanche Forsythe from 1913, making debut in 'Suspicious Mrs. Brown' directed by Bert Haldane. Perhaps most notable performance was when he played 27 different characters in 'Sixty Years a Queen' starring Blanche Forsythe as Queen Victoria in 1913. He moved to the Lotus Film Company in 1915 appearing in many drama and comedies. In 1924 he starred as the Old Man in a series of crime mysteries directed by Hugh Croise, the first of these films 'The York Mystery' made at the Stoll Film Co and in 1926 he played Evelyn in Herbert Wilcox's 'Nell Gwyn' starring Dorothy Gish at the British National Film Co. His last screen appearance was as Stefan in 'The Last Post' starring John Longden at the Britannia Films in 1929.

John Dearn was born in August 1945. He is known for Lost in Space (1998), Eastern Promises (2007) and Thunderbirds (2004). He died in 2008 in Isleworth, Greater London, England, UK.

J. Hastings Batson was born on 8 November 1841 in Clerkenwell, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for She (1916), A Pit-boy's Romance (1917) and The Little Damozel (1916). He died on 18 April 1921 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Frederick Fenn was born on 6 November 1868 in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Suds (1920), Judged by Appearances (1916) and From Hen to Hospital (1916). He died on 2 January 1924 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Ernest Frederick Wallace was born to a middle class family living in west London. His father was a former lieutenant in the Gordon Highlanders who had a series of financial disasters when he entered commercial life. Ernest was of independent means and entered the theatre shortly after his marriage to Ellen Rose Madeline Luff and toured in productions of "Sue" and "The Great Ruby". He progressed to theatrical management - at one time being the agent for Anna Pavolva - and then from 1918 into British silent films in supporting roles. His wife later married comedian and theatre impresario Joseph (Joe) Peterman (nee Hobinstock).

Ian Gilmour was born on 8 July 1926 in London, England, UK. He was married to Caroline Montagu-Douglas-Scott. He died on 21 September 2007 in Isleworth, Hounslow, London, England, UK.

Monica Girtin was born on 17 June 1900 in London, England, UK. She was married to Tom Girtin and David Sigismund Don. She died on 18 October 1980 in Isleworth, London, England, UK.

Eileen Sheridan was born on 18 October 1923 in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Duck Egg Blue (2020), Come on Eileen (2014) and The One Show (2006). She was married to Kenneth Sheridan. She died on 12 February 2023 in Isleworth, Greater London, England, UK.

Robert Syers was born on 4 February 1900 in Chelsea, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Fat King Melon and Princess Caraway (1939). He died on 19 January 1961 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Maurice Maude was born on 16 August 1868 in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England, UK. He was an actor. He died on 25 March 1953 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.