Margaret Barton
Birthday:
27 May 1926, Finsbury Park, London, England, UK
Birth Name:
Margaret Ann Barton
Margaret Barton was born on May 27, 1926 in Finsbury Park, London, England as Margaret Ann Barton. She is an actress, known for Brief Encounter (1945), Louisa (1950) and Victoria (1956). She was previously married to Raymond James.
It was nerve-wracking, but fascinating as well. You could hear these things coming over and then the sound stopped. I knew they were going t...Show more »
It was nerve-wracking, but fascinating as well. You could hear these things coming over and then the sound stopped. I knew they were going to drop but you didn't know where. I remember how the audience would get down on the floor and you could hear the seats going back. And then this great explosion would happen and dust would drop down from the top of the theatre. [remembering the Axis "buzz bombs" dropping on London] Show less «
Young people come dressed up in the style of the 40s. They bring a handkerchief for the last few scenes because they know they're going to c...Show more »
Young people come dressed up in the style of the 40s. They bring a handkerchief for the last few scenes because they know they're going to cry. [on attending special screenings of "Brief Encounter"] Show less «
I think the film's [Brief Encounter] appeal is partly to do with the music. It was [director] David Lean's idea to have the Rachmaninov [Pia...Show more »
I think the film's [Brief Encounter] appeal is partly to do with the music. It was [director] David Lean's idea to have the Rachmaninov [Piano Concerto No.2]. Show less «
Beryl Walters
