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She began her stage career at the age of ten. Upon leaving school in 1920, she embarked on a long and successful career in the [[theatre]], especially as an impersonator of famous stars. She appeared extensively in [[radio]], [[theatre]] and occasionally in the [[film|cinema]]. |
She began her stage career at the age of ten. Upon leaving school in 1920, she embarked on a long and successful career in the [[theatre]], especially as an impersonator of famous stars. She appeared extensively in [[radio]], [[theatre]] and occasionally in the [[film|cinema]]. |
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She was the subject of ''[[This Is Your Life (UK TV series)|This Is Your Life]]'' in 1959 when he was surprised by [[Eamonn Andrews]] at at London’s Adelphi Theatre. |
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* [http://www.bigredbook.info/florence_desmond.html Florence Desmond's appearance on This Is Your Life] |
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Revision as of 05:24, 7 August 2015
Florence Desmond | |
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| Born | Florence Dawson 31 May 1905 |
| Died | 16 January 1993 (aged 87) |
| Years active | 1930-1969 |
| Spouse(s) | Tom Campbell Black (1935-1936) (his death) Charles Hughesdon (1937-1993) (her death) |
Florence Desmond (31 May 1905 – 16 January 1993) was the stage name of Florence Dawson, an English actress, comedienne and impersonator.
Biography
Early life
Born In London in 1905, Desmond was educated at the Dame Alice Owen's School, Islington. Her brother Fred Desmond was a comedy acrobat from the "Desmond and Marks" double act.
Career
She began her stage career at the age of ten. Upon leaving school in 1920, she embarked on a long and successful career in the theatre, especially as an impersonator of famous stars. She appeared extensively in radio, theatre and occasionally in the cinema.
She was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1959 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at at London’s Adelphi Theatre.
Personal life
She was married twice, first to the aviator Tom Campbell Black from 1935–1936, after his death to aviator and insurance broker Charles Hughesdon from 1937 with whom she lived at Dunsborough Park in Ripley, Surrey.[1][2] She died in Guildford, Surrey in 1993 aged 87, where a Ward was named for her at St.Luke's Hospital.
Stage
- Still Dancing, 1925–1926
- This Year of Grace, 1928
- Why Not To-night?, 1933–1934
- Funny Side Up, 1939–1940
- Apple Sauce, 1940–1941
- If the Shoe Fits, 1946
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1930 | The Road to Fortune | Toots Willoughby | |
| 1931 | Sally in Our Alley | Florrie Small | |
| 1932 | Murder on the Second Floor | Lucy | |
| The Marriage Bond | Elsie | ||
| Nine till Six | Daisy | ||
| High Society | Florrie | ||
| Impromptu | Short film | ||
| The River House Ghost | Flo | ||
| 1933 | Radio Parade | ||
| Long Live the King | Florie | Short film | |
| My Lucky Star | Mlle. de Capo | ||
| Mr. Skitch | Flo | ||
| I am Suzanne | Uncredited Voice Role | ||
| 1934 | Gay Love | Gloria Fellowes | |
| 1935 | No Limit | Florrie Dibney | |
| 1936 | Keep Your Seats, Please | Florrie | |
| Accused | Yvette Delange | ||
| 1938 | Kicking the Moon Around | Flo Hadley | |
| 1940 | Hoots Mon! | Jenny McTavish | |
| 1950 | Three Came Home | Betty Sommers | |
| 1956 | Charley Moon | Mary Minton | |
| 1969 | Some Girls Do | Lady Manderville | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1949 | The Texaco Star Theater | Episode: 18 January 1949 | |
| 1951 | Your Show of Shows | Episode: 15 December 1951 | |
References
- ^ "Charles Hughesdon, Esq, AFC, FRAeS". Debrett's. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ Franks, Adrian. "A potted history". Dunsborough Park. Retrieved 3 January 2010. [dead link]
3. "Florence Desmond", by Florence Desmond, London: George G. Harrap and Co. Ltd, 1953.
External links
- Florence Desmond at IMDb
- Photographs and literature
- Florence Desmond's appearance on This Is Your Life
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