Diana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; 23 October 1931 – 4 May 1984) was a British actress who made several appearances in Blackpool. She performed in the “Life with Lyons” show at a fee of £100 a week for three months in 1953. In addition, eBay UK reports she appeared in a “Souvenir Sunday Night Concert” at the Opera House in Blackpool on 30 July 1961.
Dors came to public notice as a blonde bombshell, much in the style of Americans Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren. Dors was promoted by her first husband, Dennis Hamilton, mostly in sex film-comedies and risqué modelling. After it was revealed that Hamilton had been defrauding her, she continued to play up to her established image, and she made tabloid headlines with the parties reportedly held at her house. Later, she showed talent as a performer on TV, in recordings, and in cabaret, and gained new public popularity as a regular chat-show guest. She also gave well-regarded film performances at different points in her career.
Actress Diana Dors and her husband Dennis Hamilton Gittins and their friend James Frederick Markall a jeweller were found guilty of Larceny at Blackpool last night. The charge was that they entered the flat of Mr. Frank Rogers in Blackpool – drank Gin – Vermouth etc. and helped themselves to spirits. They claimed that the whole thing was carried out as a joke. Diana Dors was given an absolute discharge and her husband, and J.F. Markall were fined £10 each.
Actress Diana Dors and her husband Dennis Hamilton Gittins, and their friend James Frederick Markall, a jeweller were found guilty of Larceny in Blackpool. 7 July 1953
Actress Diana Dors with her husband Dennis Gittins in Blackpool. July 1953
Actress Diana Dors with her husband Dennis Gittins (right) and Mr. J. Markall (left) at Blackpool. July 1953
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