Googie Withers

Googie Withers

March 12, 1917 · 109 years old

Georgette Lizette "Googie" Withers CBE, AO was a British entertainer who had a lengthy career in theatre, film, and television.

Known For

11 titles
1
The Lady Vanishes

The Lady Vanishes

1938 · 1h 36m · Movie

While travelling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train.

7.7
2
Shine

Shine

1996 · 1h 45m · Movie

David Helfgott, a gifted pianist, struggles through childhood as his dysfunctional father abuses him and his siblings. Years later, he suffers a mental breakdown but manages to return as a legend.

7.6
3
Night and the City

Night and the City

1950 · 1h 36m · Movie

A small-time grifter and nightclub tout takes advantage of some fortuitous circumstances and tries to become a big-time player as a wrestling promoter.

7.8
4
Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1945 · 1h 17m · Movie

Guests at an English estate recall nightmares.

7.5
5
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

1942 · 1h 22m · Movie

During a raid on Germany a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland and are aided by Dutch civilians.

7.0
6
Country Life

Country Life

1994 · 1h 58m · Movie

Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action beg...

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7
On Approval

On Approval

1944 · 1h 20m · Movie

Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.

7.2
8
Pink String and Sealing Wax

Pink String and Sealing Wax

1945 · 1h 29m · Movie

A drunken, abusive tavern-keeper's adulterous wife uses the backward son of a rigid, puritanical pharmacist who makes his entire family miserable.

6.7
9
They Came to a City

They Came to a City

1944 · 1h 18m · Movie

Adapted from a J.B. Priestley play with many of the original actors. The tale of various people who have come to live in an "ideal" city and their hopes and reasons for doing so.

6.3
10
Trouble Brewing

Trouble Brewing

1939 · 1h 23m · Movie

George has won a lot of money at the races but he's paid with counterfeit money. He sets about tracking down the criminals himself.

6.3
11
Her Last Affaire

Her Last Affaire

1935 · 1h 18m · Movie

The wife of a politician is found dead at a country inn, where she had been seen with the politician's secretary, Alan. He is the immediate suspect but has a valid alibi.

6.3