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Old 23-04-2005, 20:17   #1
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Passing of an Englishman

St George’s Day, Such an auspicious day for an Englishman of such high standing to pass beyond this world. Sir John Mills died today at the age of 97.

Few men could bring to the silver screen what an Englishman was. Rich or Poor this man played them all. Such was his understanding of Englishness that he portray the men of his country has men showing the rest of the world what an Englishman was. May his God rest his soul and bring peace to his family.
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Old 23-04-2005, 20:23   #2
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I was saddened to hear of this great actors demise. I am sure he will be up there now entertaining those in heaven. Good Night and God Bless Sir John.
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Old 23-04-2005, 20:25   #3
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A truly fine actor and a gentleman to the core.A very sad loss.My sympathies to his family and loved ones.
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Old 23-04-2005, 20:53   #4
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St George’s Day, Such an auspicious day for an Englishman of such high standing to pass beyond this world. Sir John Mills died today at the age of 97.

Few men could bring to the silver screen what an Englishman was. Rich or Poor this man played them all. Such was his understanding of Englishness that he portray the men of his country has men showing the rest of the world what an Englishman was. May his God rest his soul and bring peace to his family.
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Old 23-04-2005, 21:00   #5
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You just knew that if he was in a film it was going to be good. I think my favourite, of his, was "Ice Cold in Alex". Not only did it have John Mills' brilliant acting but there was also Anthony Quayle's legs!
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Old 23-04-2005, 21:20   #6
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Couldn't put it any better than Doug did. He was one of the greats.
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Old 23-04-2005, 21:43   #7
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Couldn't put it any better than Doug did. He was one of the greats.
Don't talk about Doug in the past tense!
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Old 23-04-2005, 21:55   #8
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oops ............
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Old 23-04-2005, 22:31   #9
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yes he was one realy nice chap ..i wonder how mary will cope without him..
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Old 24-04-2005, 01:49   #10
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great actor,decent bloke but hes had a great innings 97.
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Old 24-04-2005, 07:33   #11
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Whistle Down The Wind, one of my favourite films of all time. Filmed in Downham, and also starring his Daughter Hayley, as well as a load of Lancashire school children.

As someone who wasn't a Northener, he did us proud by portraying some great Northern film parts, immortalised for ever. Thank you.
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Old 24-04-2005, 11:31   #12
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Great actor, glad he had such a good innings.
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Old 24-04-2005, 11:35   #13
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hear, hear doug, he was a lovely family man, he will be missed im sure.
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Old 24-04-2005, 14:55   #14
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[QUOTE=garinda]Whistle Down The Wind, one of my favourite films of all time. Filmed in Downham, and also starring his Daughter Hayley, as well as a load of Lancashire school children.
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i loved that film too. that little lad had me in stiches when he kept saying its just a bloke...ibet he has children of his own now,,,,
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Old 24-04-2005, 15:06   #15
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Dont be to sad folks they will be showing a lot of his films soon and there are some great 1s
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