Kathleen Byron

**Wulfram** · October 22nd, 2006, 09:44 AM

Kathleen Byron

Born: Kathleen Elizabeth Fell on January 11, 1921 in London, England
Died: January 18, 2009 (age 88) in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England

* Actress with very striking features who appeared in Powell and Pressburger films during and just after the war, notably 'A Matter of Life and Death', 'Black Narcissus', and 'The Small Back Room'. These directors would sometimes cause the camera to dwell on her features in just the right lighting, creating some of the most memorable images from their films. *

**Wulfram** · December 6th, 2007, 01:04 PM

She was a very striking woman, and I am sorry that I couldn't find better pictures; but this from Black Narcissus is of rather higher quality I think:

**manowar1952** · January 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM

zerosympa2 · September 23rd, 2010, 03:22 PM

An oddly beautiful actress – her beauty could sometimes be menacing. During the war she married a US Air Force pilot and moved to the States. Michael Powell begged her to come back – they made four films together, most notably Black Narcissus; link to trailer here: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3210478105/

She and Powell lived together for a time and he was named as co-respondent in her divorce. But the Powell/Pressburger connection was only a blip in a 63 year acting career. A fascinating woman.

**zwaik** · September 23rd, 2010, 04:59 PM

Kathleen Byron and David Farrar

" The small back room " - 1949

Sid ney · February 26th, 2011, 12:43 AM

*Spoilers ahead*

The bell ringing scene with Deborah Kerr/Black Narcissus.
(See http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...6&postcount=28)

[ mod edit - dead link(s) removed]

Sid ney · February 26th, 2011, 12:53 AM

There's too little of her to post from the 'life & death'.
Instead, here's another clip from Black Narcissus. The
'I've quit scene'.

[ mod edit - dead link(s) removed]

**Dimwit** · September 12th, 2013, 05:16 PM

**vls57** · December 19th, 2015, 11:45 PM

**johnbear** · December 24th, 2015, 12:22 AM

October 22nd, 2006, 09:44 AM	#1
Wulfram Former Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 62 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,762 Times in 62 Posts	Kathleen Byron Kathleen Byron Born: Kathleen Elizabeth Fell on January 11, 1921 in London, England Died: January 18, 2009 (age 88) in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England * Actress with very striking features who appeared in Powell and Pressburger films during and just after the war, notably 'A Matter of Life and Death', 'Black Narcissus', and 'The Small Back Room'. These directors would sometimes cause the camera to dwell on her features in just the right lighting, creating some of the most memorable images from their films. * Last edited by Sam Spade; December 20th, 2015 at 11:31 AM.. Reason: Added IMDb Link & image

January 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#3
manowar1952 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Great Britain Posts: 770 Thanks: 926 Thanked 22,913 Times in 771 Posts	Last edited by Wendigo; May 14th, 2016 at 05:41 PM.. Reason: replaced images

September 23rd, 2010, 04:59 PM	#5
zwaik M.I.A. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Como , Italy Posts: 3,304 Thanks: 12,781 Thanked 114,573 Times in 3,358 Posts	1949 Kathleen Byron and David Farrar " The small back room " - 1949 __________________ Rules »» .. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. • To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. • To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. • To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. • To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .. «« Rules To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 26th, 2011, 12:43 AM	#6
Sid ney Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Some basement in Dublin Posts: 294 Thanks: 1,246 Thanked 7,977 Times in 276 Posts	Spoilers ahead The bell ringing scene with Deborah Kerr/Black Narcissus. (See http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...6&postcount=28) [ mod edit - dead link(s) removed] Last edited by Wendigo; May 14th, 2016 at 05:43 PM.. Reason: removed dead link

February 26th, 2011, 12:53 AM	#7
Sid ney Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Some basement in Dublin Posts: 294 Thanks: 1,246 Thanked 7,977 Times in 276 Posts	There's too little of her to post from the 'life & death'. Instead, here's another clip from Black Narcissus. The 'I've quit scene'. [ mod edit - dead link(s) removed] Last edited by Wendigo; May 14th, 2016 at 05:43 PM.. Reason: removed dead link

December 6th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#2
Wulfram Former Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 62 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,762 Times in 62 Posts	She was a very striking woman, and I am sorry that I couldn't find better pictures; but this from Black Narcissus is of rather higher quality I think:

September 23rd, 2010, 03:22 PM	#4
zerosympa2 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 67 Thanks: 865 Thanked 1,781 Times in 63 Posts	An oddly beautiful actress – her beauty could sometimes be menacing. During the war she married a US Air Force pilot and moved to the States. Michael Powell begged her to come back – they made four films together, most notably Black Narcissus; link to trailer here: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3210478105/ She and Powell lived together for a time and he was named as co-respondent in her divorce. But the Powell/Pressburger connection was only a blip in a 63 year acting career. A fascinating woman.

September 12th, 2013, 05:16 PM	#8
Dimwit _________________________ Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,945 Thanks: 38,284 Thanked 234,992 Times in 3,599 Posts

December 19th, 2015, 11:45 PM	#9
vls57 Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 29,182 Thanked 60,604 Times in 1,013 Posts

December 24th, 2015, 12:22 AM	#10
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,262 Thanks: 168,677 Thanked 1,756,135 Times in 92,022 Posts	Last Pic With Deborah kerr. Last edited by johnbear; June 24th, 2017 at 02:17 AM.. Reason: New Links.