Showing posts with label Juliet Mills. Show all posts
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Sunday, 16 August 2026

1962, Television: Man of the World

On 29 September 1962, ITV premiered "Death of a Conference", the first broadcast episode of the British crime series "Man of the World". The series was produced by Harry Fine for ITC Entertainment and starred Craig Stevens, with Tracy Reed appearing throughout the first series. Although "Death of a Conference" was the first episode to be transmitted, the pilot episode, "Masquerade in Spain", was broadcast second. It was the only episode filmed in colour, while the remaining 19 episodes were produced in black and white. "Man of the World" was created by Leslie Harris, with its memorable theme music composed by Henry Mancini.

Tracy Reed as Maggie Warren and Craig Stevens as Michael Strait in "Death of a Conference"
John Carson as Said in "Death of a Conference"
Warren Mitchell as Alex in "Death of a Conference"
Erica Rogers as Joanne Van Kempson and Craig Stevens as Michael Strait in "The Runaways"
Craig Stevens as Michael Strait and Burt Kwouk as Liu in "The Frontier"
Shirley Eaton as Lee in "The Sentimental Agent"

Synopsis
Michael Strait (Craig Stevens) is a professional photo-journalist and a real Man of the World. His business takes him to every corner of the world and every corner of society and with his eye for trouble it proves to be an irresistible combination…

Tracy Reed as Maggie Warren in "The Sentimental Agent"
John Laurie as The MacGillie in "The Highland Story"
Juliet Mills as Carla in "The Mindreader"
Derren Nesbitt as Polikoff in "Specialist for the Kill"
Craig Stevens as Michael Strait and Suzanne Neve as Linda in "Shadow of the Wall"
Anthony Quayle as Dr. Moretti in "The Enemy"

Cast
Guest stars include amongst others Warren Mitchell, John Carson, Erica Rogers, Burt Kwouk,  Shirley Eaton, John Laurie, Juliet Mills, Derren Nesbitt, Suzanne Neve, Anthony Quayle, ...


Opening and Closing Credits "The Highland Story"

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

1972, Film: “Avanti!”

On 17 December 1972 the American Italian comedy film, produced and directed by Billy Wilder, “Avanti!” is released. Main stars are Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills. The screenplay by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond is based on the 1968 play by Samuel Taylor.

Jack Lemmon won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and nominations went to Billy Wilder for Best Director, Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond for Best Screenplay, Juliet Mills for Best Actress, Clive Revill for Best Supporting Actor, and the film itself for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy).

Jack Lemmon as Wendell Armbruster Jr.
Juliet Mills as Pamela Piggott

Synopsis
The Baltimore industrialist Wendell Armbruster Jr. (Jack Lemmon) meets the London shop girl Pamela Piggott (Juliet Mills) when they come to the resort island of Ischia to pick up the bodies of her mother and his father, who have been killed in an automobile accident after a ten-year summertime affair. Wendell tries to avoid a scandal while Pamela is impressed by the romantic setting...

Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills
Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills

Main Cast
  • Jack Lemmon as Wendell Armbruster, Jr.
  • Juliet Mills as Pamela Piggott
  • Clive Revill as Carlo Carlucci
  • Edward Andrews as J.J. Blodgett
  • Gianfranco Barra as Bruno
  • Giselda Castrini as Anna
  • Pippo Franco as Mattarazzo
  • Janet Agren as Nurse
  • Giacomo Rizzo as Barman
  • Ty Hardin as Helicopter Pilot
  • Antonino Faà di Bruno as Concierge
  • Raffaele Mottola as Passport Officer
  • Harry Ray as Dr. Fleischmann

Jack Lemmon and Clive Revill

Awards
  • Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actor – Musical/Comedy: Jack Lemmon (USA, 1973)

Avanti! 1972 Trailer