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Over several decades, broadcaster NEIL SEAN asked every star he met for their personal memories of her - and has published them in a new book called I Met Marilyn.

If Charlie Chaplin has a true British heir, it’s not Benny Hill or Rowan Atkinson but Norman Wisdom – and it’s a sad reflection on certain attitudes to British cinema that he has gained wide critical attention only after his death. During his lifetime Wisdom’s Rank studio career was largely disparaged by the film press yet his films were shown around the world (USA aside). Famously, in 1963 A Stitch in Time outsold From Russia With Love in world markets and filled Moscow football stadia.

HE WAS the eternal joker lauded for his comic timing and love of life. Yet behind his absurdly silly image Norman Wisdom, who died this week, endured pain, misery and rejection.

NORMAN WISDOM , A Stich In Time, f11651. Original 7,5 X 9,5, B & W, photo, very good condition Shipment insured to US $ 12.- for one photo, to the Rest of the World $ 15.For 5 photos to US $ 15.-, to the rest of the World $ 20.- Ask to save shipment cost buying more than one item,(shipment cost is not a multiple of pieces you buy. This photo is on auction only once, after auction ends if the item isn’t sold it pass to my store for double or more than this initial price, I don’t relist items…

Terence Donovan Self Portrait Part 2 of our 'Black Trinity' photographers feature stars East End born Terence Donovan who, along with Duffy & Bailey, burst on to the swinging 60's scene to reinvent fashion photography. Ronnie Wood by Terence Donovan Feeding his fascination for all things print, Donovan took a block-making course at the London School of Photo-Engraving but by 15 had discovered photography and began work as a photographers assistant for the famous fashion photographer, John…

This collection contains 12 feature films starring diminutive funny-man Norman Wisdom. Titles include The Bulldog Breed, One Good Turn, The Early Bird, Press For Time, On The Beat, Man Of The Moment, A Stitch In Time, Just My Luck, The Square Peg, Follow A Star, Trouble In Store and Up In The World.

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