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During his last years at school he spent most of his time writing a thesis on 'the future of film' On leaving school he joined Gaumont British Studios at Lime Grove as an apprentice to a stills photographer for a year. He claimed this taught him more about the art of photography than any other form of training could. He then became a clapper boy at B.I.P. Studios at Elstree then moved to British Dominion where he became a a camera assistant. Next was a move to Pinewood and his call up for war duty much of which was spent as a one man film unit based at Aldershot where he learnt more about his craft than about soldering.. After the war he returned to Shepperton Studios to work for Alexander Korda and Powell and Pressburger. He also worked for John Huston on 'Moby Dick' for which he was responsible for all the second unit photography and special effects.

Gerard Kelly was born on 27 May 1959 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and director, known for Going Out (1981), The Camerons (1979) and Brat Farrar (1986). He died on 28 October 2010 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

George Murcell was born on 30 October 1925 in Naples, Campania, Italy. He was an actor, known for Cutthroat Island (1995), Hell Drivers (1957) and The Possessed (1969). He was married to Elvi Hale and Josephine Tweedy. He died on 3 December 1998 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Ronald Leigh-Hunt trained for acting at the Italia Conti School. He made his debut in regional repertory theatre. In films from 1950, he was rarely out of work, usually cast in subtle authoritarian or aristocratic roles. Cultured and dapper, latterly white-haired, he was particularly noted for his resonant voice (outside of acting, he sidelined in training business leaders in public speaking), impeccable manner and stylish attire.

Though very often only in small supporting roles, Leigh-Hunt was seen in several big budget features, ranging from Khartoum (1966) to The Omen (1976). He also played Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., opposite Barbra Streisand, in the West End production of 'Funny Girl' in 1966. On the small screen, he was a popular guest star in just about every major British television series, frequently popping up on Z Cars (1962) and Doctor Who (1963). He also had a recurring role, starring as Colonel Buchan, in the children's TV series Freewheelers (1968). Ronald was a cousin of the actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt.

Pauline Letts was born on 1 May 1917 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Antony and Cleopatra (1951), Gawain and the Green Knight (1973) and Nicholas Nickleby (1977). She died on 25 June 2001 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Vi Stevens was born on 28 November 1891 in Islington, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Hugh and I (1962), Love and Mr Lewisham (1959) and David Copperfield (1956). She died on 20 March 1967 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

J. Hastings Batson was born on 8 November 1841 in Clerkenwell, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for She (1916), A Pit-boy's Romance (1917) and The Little Damozel (1916). He died on 18 April 1921 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Frederick Fenn was born on 6 November 1868 in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Suds (1920), Judged by Appearances (1916) and From Hen to Hospital (1916). He died on 2 January 1924 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Maurice Maude was born on 16 August 1868 in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England, UK. He was an actor. He died on 25 March 1953 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.

Ernest Frederick Wallace was born to a middle class family living in west London. His father was a former lieutenant in the Gordon Highlanders who had a series of financial disasters when he entered commercial life. Ernest was of independent means and entered the theatre shortly after his marriage to Ellen Rose Madeline Luff and toured in productions of "Sue" and "The Great Ruby". He progressed to theatrical management - at one time being the agent for Anna Pavolva - and then from 1918 into British silent films in supporting roles. His wife later married comedian and theatre impresario Joseph (Joe) Peterman (nee Hobinstock).

Rolf Leslie born in Dumfries, Scotland in the 1870's. began in music hall and drama theatre from the 1890's. Talented comedian and dramatic actor who starred in many short comedies for the Barker Film Company, often playing opposite Blanche Forsythe from 1913, making debut in 'Suspicious Mrs. Brown' directed by Bert Haldane. Perhaps most notable performance was when he played 27 different characters in 'Sixty Years a Queen' starring Blanche Forsythe as Queen Victoria in 1913. He moved to the Lotus Film Company in 1915 appearing in many drama and comedies. In 1924 he starred as the Old Man in a series of crime mysteries directed by Hugh Croise, the first of these films 'The York Mystery' made at the Stoll Film Co and in 1926 he played Evelyn in Herbert Wilcox's 'Nell Gwyn' starring Dorothy Gish at the British National Film Co. His last screen appearance was as Stefan in 'The Last Post' starring John Longden at the Britannia Films in 1929.

Robert Syers was born on 4 February 1900 in Chelsea, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Fat King Melon and Princess Caraway (1939). He died on 19 January 1961 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK.