David Brent

Hi bett'eric,

I believe Derek Bond may still be with us.
What a great 'typically British'actor.

Nice picture of a younger Derek Bond at-
www.britishpictures.com/photos4/photo309.htm

Dave.

bett'eric

Thank you David. That is a nice picture of Derek in his youth, and I wasn't quite sure what he looked like, but of course, now I remember.

betty

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bett'eric

Hi Tony,

I couldn't even put a face to the name, I kept on thinking of Dirk Bogarde, but as soon as I saw the picture then of course I remembered him.

Viewed most of the British films when I was living in Glasgow, Scotland. A few in Staylybridge, near Manchester England.

Would it be possible for me to purchase the Encyclopedia of British Film here in Canada somewhere. No doubt on the net.

bett\'

JamesM

I spoke to Derek Bond a couple of weeks ago

bett'eric

James,

What a wonderful moment in time for you to be speaking to Derek.

I'm green with envy. lol

If you happen to speak to him again, will you tell him Betty from Canada (born in Scotland) says hello, and how much I enjoyed his work in films.

http://ca.geocities.com/bfavell

Thanks.

bett\'

bett'eric

Hi again James,

I corresponded with Margaret Lockwood, and she mailed me a lovely letter, and told me about the experiences she had making films with Stewart Granger and James Mason, et tal, and the fun they all had.

"Those were the days."

bett\'

JamesM

I too have a similiar letter from Margaret Lockwood I received nearly twenty years ago.

bett'eric

Hi James,

Was looking for the letter I received from Margaret to check the date on it, but can't find it, yet. I'll search more tomorrow.

However, I do believe it was quite some time ago that I received it.

When did she pass away?

bett\'

JamesM

July 15th, 1990. I think my letter dates from 1986. It is 200 miles away so I cannot check it. I have letters from Athene Seyler, Ian Dalrymple, Emlyn Williams, Charles Chrichton and Deborah Kerr from around that time. I am hopefully going to record this audio commentary for The Captive Heart (1946) with Derek Bond and possibly Douglas Slocombe. I have found Margot Fitzsimons in Virginia state and she too would like to participate but that could be difficult.

Jim

I don't have any letters from anyone!!!! frown

Good morning boys.

bett'eric

Hi James,

Finally found Margaret's letter, but all she has for the date is "Sept.9" no year.

Here's a paragraph from the letter....

"I met him (James Mason) a couple of years ago at some "do" where I presented him with an award. I told him how mellow and benign he had become. So different from his youth. He had happy memories of The Wicked Lady, and couldn't believe it when I told him I hated every moment of it."

Margaret enclosed a nice signed postcard size picture of herself.

thumbs_u

bett\'

bett'eric

Hi Jim,

In order to get a letter from the stars you have to write a letter to them. lol

Whose your favorite actor and I'll see if I can find her/his address for you.

bett\'