Motifs in the James Bond film series Motifs in the James Bond film series The "James Bond" series of films contain a number of repeating, distinctive motifs which date from the series' inception with "Dr. No" in 1962. The series consists of twenty four films produced by Eon Productions featuring the James Bond character, a fictional British Secret Service agent. The most recent instalment is the 2015 film "Spectre", which was released in UK cinemas on 26 October 2015. There have also been two independently made features, the satirical "Casino Royale", released in 1967, and the 1983 film "Never Say Never Again". Whilst each element has not
David Niven on screen, stage, radio, record and in print increasingly appeared on American radio and television channels, and later on their British counterparts. In the latter medium he appeared frequently in the "Four Star Playhouse" series, as well as producing some editions. For his roles in both television and on film, Niven was honoured with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He died in 1983 from a virulent form of motor neurone disease at the age of 73. David Niven on screen, stage, radio, record and in print The British actor David Niven (1910–1983) performed in many genres of light entertainment, including film, radio and theatre. He