After performing in the British films such as “Major Barbara (1941)”, she moved to Hollywood, where she was often cast in prim roles, though her part in “From Here To Eternity (1953)” was a departure from her ladylike image.  Known for the poise and serenity she exhibited in portraying complex characters, she appeared in later films including “The King and I(1956)”.  Kerr retired from the screen in 1969 and received a special Academy Award in 1993.