York had a long, distinguished career on film, television and on stage, but she is best remembered for her early roles, when she had an immediate impact that started with her 1963 role as Albert Finney's love interest in the memorable period piece romp "Tom Jones."
"Tom Jones" was the first adult movie with sexual overtones that I ever saw. Part of a double bill with "Irma LaDouce" (Shirley MacLaine playing a Parisian prostitute) it was quite an eye-opening experience to this then 13 year old boy. (I had lied to my mother and told her I was going to see "King Kong vs. Godzilla" with my friends).
To say that York left a profound effect on me is a gross understatement.
