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[Hughie]

Often mistaken for an American by the same name this actor was born in the three towns area - who is he?

Hughie

[ellenyoung31]

Often mistaken for an American by the same name this actor was born in the three towns area - who is he?

Hughie

Hi Hugh, Is the actor John Sessions, born John Marshall in Largs,
he is in mutiny on the bounty.


Ellen.

[Hughie]

Hi Ellen,

No, sorry This actor was born in Ardrossan and the family had a business in Glasgow Street - he starred in a movie in which Gordon Jackson co-starred.
Hughie in Oz

[bobnetau]

Hi, Hugh. Bobby says was it ? Lambert. His folks had a plumbing business in Glasgow Street. He was also in cowboy movies.

[Hughie]

Hi, Hugh. Bobby says was it ? Lambert. His folks had a plumbing business in Glasgow Street. He was also in cowboy movies.

Netta, Tell that man of yours he's right - it was Jack Lambert

He starred in the propaganda movie "Nine Men" in 1943 along with Gordon jackson. He made a lot of other films, but as I said he gets confused with an American by the same name.

Here's what I know through asking a couple of questions in family research circles:

Jack Lambert was born on 29 Dec 1899 in Ardrossan. He died on 13 Mar 1976 in East Sheen, London. His wife's name was Julia. He was the 4th son of John Lambert and Mary Dyet. In the 1901 census for Ardrossan, John and Mary were listed with 7 children at 87 Glasgow Street. John snr was a Master Plumber. Wonder if this was the address of the plumbing shop Bobby and I remember.

Now Netta ... The McCubbin famly are it - your turn to ask the next question. If you don't I'll be droonin you in the surf at Maroochydore when we get there for oor threetowners reunion in August

Hughie

[Catherine Belle]

This is my favourite poem..written by an American..can anyone name the author and title of the poem?

I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one.

I will look at cliffs and clouds
With quiet eyes,
Watch the wind bow down the grass,
And the grass rise.

And when lights begin to show
Up from the town,
I will mark which must be mine,
And then start down!

Catherine

[hahaya2004]

Hi Catherine,
tough one. The last two lines are familiar How about a clue.....
Take care.....Irene

[Catherine Belle]

Hi Catherine,
tough one. The last two lines are familiar How about a clue.....
Take care.....Irene

Okay Irene here're 3 wee clues...
She was born in 1892, attended Vassar College, was the first woman to win a Pulitzer for poetry.
Catherine

[gnyaff]

Wid it be Edna St. Vincent Millay?

Wee Boney

[Catherine Belle]

Wid it be Edna St. Vincent Millay?

Wee Boney

They don't caw you a genius fur nothin son! ..Now, what's the title of the poem?

Catherine

[gnyaff]

Oh My Goad. That is a hard wan.

Mibbe a'll try "Ballad of the Harp Weaver" she wiz a wee bit o' a weaver hursel. Played the field fur a few years. No a bad lukkin wee wummin either.

Wee Boney

[Catherine Belle]

Oh My Goad. That is a hard wan.

Mibbe a'll try "Ballad of the Harp Weaver" she wiz a wee bit o' a weaver hursel. Played the field fur a few years. No a bad lukkin wee wummin either.
Wee Boney

Sorry Wee Boney, that's no it ...but you're right about her bein a wee bit o a weaver hursel...she also wrote this...

My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends - it gives a lovely light!
Catherine