Three generations of Millses
Sir John Mills (born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills)
(22 February 1908 – 23 April 2005)
was an English actor who appeared in more than 120 films
in a career spanning seven decades.
He excelled on camera as an appealing British everyman
who often portrayed guileless, wounded war heroes.
When I was a boy 'The War' seemed like ancient history.
As I've got older I've realised just how post-war my upbringing was.
John Mills did indeed exemplify a certain British aspiration.
This is a great film.
The minimalist background demands a good script.
An early example of a culture shift from a basic,
but understandable, 'Allies good/Germans bad' approach
to a more nuanced perspective.
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Hayley Catherine Rose Vivien Mills (born 18 April 1946)
is an English actress and singer.
A daughter of Sir John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell
and younger sister of actress Juliet Mills.
Hayley was the star of numerous 'shorts' which were shown
on Saturday mornings at my local ABC Minors cinema club.
Whistle Down the Wind remains a classic.
Released only three years after Dad's 'Ice Cold in Alex'
it was cutting edge and controversial.
I think Hayley was something of a pioneer in terms of 'serious' roles for female actors.
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Kula Shaker
The Opera House
Toronto, ON
Canada
February 17th 1997
Remastered FM.
Good quality recording of the band fronted by Crispian Mills
who is the son/grandson of actors Hayley/John.
What an annoyingly talented family.
regards
Titus
01 intro/Hey Dude
02 Knight on the Town
03 303
04 Grateful When You're Dead
05 Jerry Was There
06 For This Love
07 Tattva
08 Hollow Man (Part II)
09 Gokula
10 Hush
11 Govinda
12 Into the Deep
13 Smart Dogs
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