Gemma Craven
Biography: Rita Gemma Craven (née Gabriel; born 1 June 1950) is an Irish actress. Her father, Gabriel, was a bus conductor and her mother, Lillian, was a dancer and comedienne on the music halls, Gemma made her debut at the age of 3 singing 'Out of my Heart' at the Marymont Hall in Dublin and won 1st prize. The family eventually moved to Westcliff on Sea when she was 9 and her father worked on Ford's production line. Gemma's first professional part was in 'The Flower Drum Song'at the Little Theatre then became ASM at the Palace Theatre, Westcliffwhich was her first full time job while her first professional stage role was in 'Cinderella' in 1960.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 01, 1950
Deathday: N/A
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The Hole
2001-04-20
The Hole
Overview: Four teenagers at a British private school secretly uncover and explore the depths of a sealed underground hole created decades ago as a possible bomb shelter.
Genres: Crime Drama Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-20
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The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
2007-02-03
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Overview: Boasting an amazing selection of the most watched, most influential and most highly acclaimed programmes ever made, The 50 Greatest Television Dramas presents a long overdue assessment of the rich heritage television drama has to offer. Channel 4 invited over 200 of Britain's top television drama professionals – writers, directors, producers and commissioners – to take part in an exclusive poll to discover what they consider the finest dramas ever produced.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-03
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The Slipper and the Rose
1976-03-25
The Slipper and the Rose
Overview: Prince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the prince to wed no matter what. When the prince meets Cinderella at a ball, he's sure she's the one, and when she loses her slipper upon exiting the dance, the prince is determined to find and marry her.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-03-25
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Kingdom Of Gifts
1978-01-01
Kingdom Of Gifts
Overview: Set in a monarchy
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1993-04-23
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Overview: An opium-addicted choirmaster develops an obsession for a beautiful young girl and will not stop short of murder in order to have her.
Genres: Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-23
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She Loves Me
1978-12-22
She Loves Me
Overview: BBC production of the 1963 Broadway musical which was based on Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 film "The Shop Around The Corner."
Genres: Comedy Music Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-22
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Double X: The Name of the Game
1992-06-05
Double X: The Name of the Game
Overview: Expert safecracker Arthur Clutten masterminds heists for a criminal syndicate he belongs to. But after witnessing the brutal methods of persuasion being meted out by gang leader, Ignatius Smith Clutten decides to quit. But he realizes the gang would sooner see him killed than quitting. After stealing some documents incriminating Smith and his boss, Edward Ross, Clutten then puts his family in hiding and goes on the run...but his daughter has been kidnapped by the gang and a hitman has been hired and is close to finding Clutten.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-05
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East Lynne
1982-12-29
East Lynne
Overview: Adaptation of the novel by Mrs Henry Wood.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-29
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The Last Bus Home
1997-10-17
The Last Bus Home
Overview: Though it is late in the punk rock movement, four Dublin youths get together in 1979 to form their own band. Accurately recounting the energy and rawness of the era, this drama follows their tumultuous and ill-fated journey on the rocky road to success. It takes three long years of unpaid performing for Reena, her lover Jessop, bassist Joe and drummer Petie to make a name for The Dead Patriots. Just as they are about to find real success, internal difficulties arise that leave each of them suspicious and mistrustful of the other.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-17
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Words Upon the Window Pane
1994-06-10
Words Upon the Window Pane
Overview: In 1928 Dublin, during séances concerning Jonathan Swift, the spirits of his former lovers, Stella and Vanessa, emerge to resume their ancient quarrel.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-10
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Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
1979-12-12
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
Overview: The peaceful existence of a New York post-office clerk is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a heavily pregnant girl on his doorstep
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-12
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