Nine film stars pictured on visits to Sunderland, including some huge Hollywood names

Chaplin, Dietrich, Bowie - it's quite a line-up of legends

Cue your memories of the big screen stars who have visited Wearside.

These glamorous people have starred in Hollywood blockbusters - and they have all come to theatres and cinemas in Sunderland.

Trevor Howard, Margaret Lockwood, and Charlie Chaplin are all on our list.

So is Marlene Dietrich who stayed at the Roker Hotel in 1966.

And Tommy Steele, the star of Half a Sixpence was in Sunderland in years including 2016.

All were photographed by the Sunderland Echo.

Tell us about the stars you've met on Wearside by emailing [email protected]

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