Gracie FieldsGracie Fields, born Grace Stansfield (January 9, 1898 - September 27, 1979) was a British singer and comedian who became one of the greatest stars of both cinema and music hall. Born over a fish and chip shop in Rochdale, in Lancashire, she made her first stage appearance as a child in 1905. Her professional debut in variety took place at the Rochdale Hippodrome theatre in 1910. In 1915 she married struggling comic Archie Pitt, who became her manager. Fields came to major public notice at the Alhambra Theatre in London's West End in 1925, making the first of ten appearances in Royal Variety Shows in 1928. She gained a devoted following with a mixture of self-deprecating jokes, comic songs and monologues, as well as cheerful "depression-era" songs all presented in a "no-airs-and-graces" northern, working class style. Fields had a great rapport with her audience, which helped her become one of Britain's highest paid performers. Her most famous song, which became her theme, Sally, was worked into the title of her first cinema film, Sally in Our Alley (1931), which was a major box-office hit. She went on to make films in both England and America. In 1940 she married film director, Monte Banks, following her divorce from Pitt. However because Banks remained an Italian citizen and would have been interned in the United Kingdom, Fields was forced to leave Britain during World War II. Although she spent much of her time entertaining troops and supporting the war effort outside Britain, this led to a fall-off in her popularity. After the war, Fields continued her career on a less active basis. She continued recording, but made no more films, moving more towards light classical music as popular tastes changed. She did a great deal of charity work, and established a home on the island of Capri. She made a final appearance at the Royal Variety Show at the age of eighty in 1978. Famous Songs
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Filmography. She has also appeared nude in Playboy. Famous Songs. During the time of the sex scandals involving then-President Bill Clinton, Gracen admitted that she had had a one-night affair with Clinton in 1983 when he was Governor of Arkansas. She made a final appearance at the Royal Variety Show at the age of eighty in 1978. Elizabeth Gracen's best-known acting role has been as the character of the Immortal Amanda in the series Highlander and Highlander: The Raven. She did a great deal of charity work, and established a home on the island of Capri. The couple divorced in 1994. She continued recording, but made no more films, moving more towards light classical music as popular tastes changed. She had a minor acting career, and in 1989, while filming Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, she met actor Brendan Hughes, and they married soon after. After the war, Fields continued her career on a less active basis. The marriage did not last long, but she retained her married name. Although she spent much of her time entertaining troops and supporting the war effort outside Britain, this led to a fall-off in her popularity. She soon married and took the name of Elizabeth Gracen. However because Banks remained an Italian citizen and would have been interned in the United Kingdom, Fields was forced to leave Britain during World War II. Born Elizabeth Ward on April 3, 1960 in Booneville, Arkansas, USA, she won the titles of Miss Arkansas and Miss America in 1982. In 1940 she married film director, Monte Banks, following her divorce from Pitt. Elizabeth Gracen is an American actress known almost as much for her off-screen activities as for her movie and television roles. She went on to make films in both England and America. "The Day the Women Got Even". Her most famous song, which became her theme, Sally, was worked into the title of her first cinema film, Sally in Our Alley (1931), which was a major box-office hit. "Maid in America". Fields had a great rapport with her audience, which helped her become one of Britain's highest paid performers. Alone in the Dark. She gained a devoted following with a mixture of self-deprecating jokes, comic songs and monologues, as well as cheerful "depression-era" songs all presented in a "no-airs-and-graces" northern, working class style. "The Hand Me Down Kid". Fields came to major public notice at the Alhambra Theatre in London's West End in 1925, making the first of ten appearances in Royal Variety Shows in 1928. Nadine. In 1915 she married struggling comic Archie Pitt, who became her manager. Three for the Road (1987) .. Her professional debut in variety took place at the Rochdale Hippodrome theatre in 1910. Pass the Ammo. Born over a fish and chip shop in Rochdale, in Lancashire, she made her first stage appearance as a child in 1905. Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat. Gracie Fields, born Grace Stansfield (January 9, 1898 - September 27, 1979) was a British singer and comedian who became one of the greatest stars of both cinema and music hall. "The Death of the Incredible Hulk". 1945 Paris Underground (U.S.). Marked for Death. 1945 Molly and Me (U.S.). "83 Hours 'Til Dawn". 1943 Holy Matrimony (U.S.). Lisa. 1943 Stage Door Canteen (U.S.). Lower Level. 1939 Shipyard Sally. "Highlander". 1938 Keep Smiling. "Sidney Sheldon's The Sands of Time". 1938 We're Going to Be Rich. Final Mission. 1937 The Show Goes On. Discretion Assured. 1936 Queen of Hearts. The Expert. 1935 Look Up and Laugh. "Extreme". 1934 Sing as We Go. Kounterfeit. 1933 Love, Life and Laughter. "Highlander: The Raven". 1933 This Week of Grace. 1932 Looking on the Bright Side. 1931 Sally in our Alley. The Isle of Capri. Now Is the Hour. Nuns Chorus. Angels Guard Thee. Christopher Robin is Saying His Prayers. Only a Glass of Champagne. The Biggest Aspidestra in the World. Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye. Sing as We Go. Sally. |