Franklin was widely applauded for her role in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969), which earned the young star a National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actress.

The death of actor Maggie Smith at age eighty-nine has led to an outpouring of appreciation for her great career. Though hers was primarily a theatrical life centered in London, she also made a ...

Pamela Franklin News from United Press International.On Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.

Maggie Smith's only Oscar came for the movie The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. However, the Oscar-winning performance and the film have aged rather awkwardly.

Her favorite informant (Pamela Franklin) turns against her and squeals to the authorities. “Assassin!” shrieks Miss Brodie, and the echoing walls provide a bogus, melodramatic echo.

Her prize pupil (Pamela Franklin) becomes so much a clone of Miss Jean that she ends up a threat to the teacher. Ultimately, Miss Jean loses her position, but not the hearts of her students.

Actor Pamela Franklin (“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”) is 75. Guitarist Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth is 69. Actor Thomas Calabro (“Melrose Place”) is 66. Drummer Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) is 66.

Franklin was widely applauded for her role in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969), which earned the young star a National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actress. Not too shabby for a ...