Pauline Collins Pauline Collins Pauline Collins, (born 3 September 1940), is an English actress of stage, television, and film, who first came to prominence portraying Sarah Moffat in "Upstairs, Downstairs" (1971–73) and its spin-off, "Thomas & Sarah" (1979). In 1992, she released her autobiography, titled "Letter to Louise". Collins played the title role in the play "Shirley Valentine", for which she won an Olivier Award in 1988, and Drama Desk and Tony Awards in 1989. She reprised the role in the 1989 film adaptation, winning the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and receiving Golden Globe and Academy Award
Sorority House (film) vehicle for Anne Shirley. The film was originally going to star Shirley, Lucille Ball and Frances Mercer. By August, the title was changed to "Sorority House" and Dalton Trumbo was writing the script. Ball and Mercer do not appear in the final film. Tim Holt was originally announced as male lead, intending to be reunited with Anne Shirley from "Stella Dallas" but this did not eventuate. The male lead was eventually played by James Ellison. John Farrow was assigned to direct and filming began 7 February 1939. Veronica Lake was cast in a small role, her first screen part. This