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theHandpuppet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-10 05:53 AM
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Director Ronald Neame dies aged 99
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10352990.stm

Director Ronald Neame dies aged 99

Poseidon Adventure director Ronald "Ronnie" Neame has died in hospital in Los Angeles at the age of 99.

The British film-maker, who died on Wednesday, never recovered after suffering from a fall, said family friend and BBC correspondent Peter Bowes.

London-born Neame also worked as a cinematographer on films including Blithe Spirit and In Which We Serve.

He directed The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, starring Dame Maggie Smith.

Neame also co-wrote screenplays including Great Expectations and Brief Encounter.... MORE
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-10 07:04 AM
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1. One of the Greats.
The movies he made are like milestones in life.

May Peace be with his family and friends.
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