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Catch a Fallen Star

  • Episode aired Dec 23, 1987
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Catch a Fallen Star (1987)
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A portrait of the once-famous British singer, dancer and film star, Jesse Matthews.A portrait of the once-famous British singer, dancer and film star, Jesse Matthews.A portrait of the once-famous British singer, dancer and film star, Jesse Matthews.

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    • Pearl Binder
    • Dirk Bogarde
    • Chili Bouchier
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      • John Pitman
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    Frederick Elwyn Jones
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    Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews
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    Charles Simon
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      This documentary resulted in a modest tombstone being placed over Jessie Matthews' previously unmarked grave - years after her passing away.
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      Dirk Bogarde: She was an enormous, blinding star. She was one of the most important stars we ever had.

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