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Old 29-03-2006, 06:22 PM
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I was watching some old video footage today from this very good British B/W film when I spotted Jackie Collins in the film playing a would be model called (in the film), Rita Mason.

However, when I went to IMDB to check the cast list it had a character called Rita Mason all right but crediting the role to a Lynn Curtis!

I am absolutely sure it was Jackie ( a most distinctive stage presence in her early films!) but can others confirm I am right? I note that this film seems to be a favourite of some members of this forum so they should have recognized her. IMDB also missed Michael Caine's first wife, Patricia Haines, in an early non speaking, uncredited, part and I have sent in a cast update.

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I was watching some old video footage today from this very good British B/W film when I spotted Jackie Collins in the film playing a would be model called (in the film), Rita Mason.

However, when I went to IMDB to check the cast list it had a character called Rita Mason all right but crediting the role to a Lynn Curtis!

I am absolutely sure it was Jackie ( a most distinctive stage presence in her early films!) but can others confirm I am right? I note that this film seems to be a favourite of some members of this forum so they should have recognized her. IMDB also missed Michael Caine's first wife, Patricia Haines, in an early non speaking, uncredited, part and I have sent in a cast update.
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An interesting cast list, including the ever, ever elusive Edward Judd!. Also Georgina Cookson who I am positive was, or became, Terence Morgan's spouse.
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A firm favourite of mine, this.
It's on the list for re-visiting at some point.
Has a lot of my favourite actors:- Hazel Court, Donald Pleasence, Harry H. Corbett, and Edward Judd; a favourite favourite!
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The BFI's SIFT database also credits the role of Rita to Lynn Curtis.
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The IMDb says he was married to Georgina Jumel, not Georgina Cookson

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Hmmmmmm. Not so sure about that one Steve. Could she have had a change of name? As I am sure you have already checked, there is no biography/filmography on Miss Jumel. Always thought his wife was the lady who had appeared in UFO. I have a contact who has spoken to Georgina Morgan on the phone, so maybe I can find out for certain.
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Hmmmmmm. Not so sure about that one Steve. Could she have had a change of name? As I am sure you have already checked, there is no biography/filmography on Miss Jumel. Always thought his wife was the lady who had appeared in UFO. I have a contact who has spoken to Georgina Morgan on the phone, so maybe I can find out for certain.
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Thanks, Marc, I noticed that myself but I am totally mystified. Perhaps the mistake originated somewhere and was picked up by others. I am absolutely sure the actress was Jackie Collins and am sorry that those who have replied clearly like and recall the film but don't remember her in it! I have sent a message to her on her "official" website where the "best" messages get a reply on the website about once a month but I notice all the messages are about her bloody books so...suspect my film query will fall on deaf ears!

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