Judith Furse
Acting
Biography
Judith Furse (4 March 1912 - 29 August 1974) was an English actress.
Born: March 4, 1912
Place of Birth: Camberley, Surrey, England, UK
Known For
The Browning Version
Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term, he discovers not only that his wife, Millie, has been unfaithful to him with one of his fellow schoolmasters, but that the school's students and faculty have long disdained him. However, an unexpected act of kindness causes Crocker-Harris to re-evaluate his life's work.
The Dirty Dozen
12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
Black Narcissus
A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Over several decades throughout the late 19th-century and early 20th-century, Mr Arthur Chipping rises from a shy, nervous teacher to the beloved, revered headmaster of Brookfield School, with his life and career shaped by his love for his wife and his unwavering dedication to his students.
The Man in the White Suit
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
A Day to Remember
A group of men from a London pub are going on a darts team outing to Boulogne. Various members of the party have different reasons for going and get involved in various adventures.
A Canterbury Tale
Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.
Bond Street
Charts the events occurring during a typical 24-hour period on London’s thoroughfare Bond Street. Linking the four stories together is the impending wedding of society girl Hazel Court and Robert Flemyng.
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
With their headmistress under lock and key in her majesty's prison, the St Trinian's girls find themselves under the protection of the army. However, when the sixth form take a fancy to winning a trip to Italy through means fair or foul, the army discover this is one battle they can't win. Let loose in Europe, it is not long before St Trinian's have succeeded in endangering European relations.
The Heart of the Matter
Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.
Filmography
as Claude
as Nurse
as Mary Lincoln
as Mary
as Drunken General's Wife (uncredited)
as Mrs. Rigby
as Miss Glowber
as Dr. Crow
as Lady Wittering
as Mrs. Webb
as Battleaxe Rider
as 1st Wardress
as Massage Woman (uncredited)
as Headmistress
as Miss Cray
as Yasmin
as Probation Officer
as Chief Wren
as Dame Maud Hackshaw
as Mrs. Digby
as W.V.S. Woman
as Viola
as Lady in Charge of Party
as Dr Sykes
as Freda
as Policewoman Jones (uncredited)
as Nurse Gamage
as Captain Emsley
as Mrs. Williamson
as Laura Postern
as Mrs. Martin
as Statuesque Woman (uncredited)
as Miss Lane
as Second Writer
as Sister Briony
as Female Receptionist
as Ella Spender
as Jane Matthews
as Dorothy Bird
as Elise Batter-Jones
as Flora