Joan Rees
Actor · 1924 – 1983 · London, England, UK
Movies3
Movie5.5DramaRomanceReturning to 1870s London after finishing at boarding school, Fanny winesses the death of her father in a fight with Lord Manderstoke. She then finds that her family has for many years been running a bordello next door to their home. When her mother dies shortly after, she next discovers that her real father is in fact a well-respected politician. Meeting him and then falling in love with his young advisor Harry Somerford leads to a life of ups and downs and conflict between the classes. Periodically the scoundrel of a Lord crosses her path, always to tragic effect.
Fanny by Gaslight
1944 · 10 votes
Movie6.5DramaRomanceAfter discovering that she has only a short time left to live, concert pianist Lissa travels to Cornwall for the final fling of her life. While there, she falls in love with young mineral prospector Kit, a man whose dark secret prevents him from fighting in the War. Unbeknownst to Lissa, however, Kit's affections are also much in demand from a rival of hers.
Love Story
1944 · 7 votes
Movie8.8DramaIn a home for delinquent girls, the worst offender exchanges reminiscences with the warden.
The White Unicorn
1947 · 2 votes