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Elsie Randolph

1904 – 1982

British actress

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About Elsie Randolph

Lived 1904 – 1982 (aged 77). Elsie Randolph was a British actor and film actor.

Elsie Randolph (9 December 1904 – 15 October 1982) was an English actress, singer and dancer. Randolph was born and died in London.

She is best remembered for her partnership with Jack Buchanan in several stage and film musicals. She also appeared in two of Alfred Hitchcock's British films, made 40 years apart.

One of her final roles was a guest part in the 1981 television series Funny Man set in the music halls of the late 1920s.

Her papers are in the collection of the University of Birmingham that also has performance details in its collection.

Theatre credits (all London productions) 1919 The Girl for the Boy 1920 The Naughty Princess 1921 My Nieces 1922 His Girl 1923 Battling Buttler 1924 Toni Madame Pompadour 1925 Boodle 1926 Sunny 1927 Peggy-Ann 1928 That's a Good Girl 1929 Follow Through 1930 The Co-Optimists The Wonder Bar 1931 Stand Up and Sing 1934 Mr. Whittington 1935 Charlot's Char-a-Bang 1936 This'll Make You Whistle 1942 The Maid of the Mountains 1943 It's Time To Dance 1945 Great Day

Filmography Film credits Rich and Strange (1931) as The Old Maid Life Goes On (1932) as Phoebe Selsey Brother Alfred (1932) as Mamie Yes, Mr Brown (1933) as Anne Weber That's a Good Girl (1933) as Joy Dean Night of the Garter (1933) as Jenny Warwick This'll Make You Whistle (1936) as Bobbie Rivers Smash and Grab (1937) as Alice Thornby / Alice Forrest Cheer the Brave (1951) as Doris Wilson Riders in the Sky (1968) as Nurse Henderson Frenzy (1972) as Gladys

Television appearances Harpers West One (1962) as Mrs. Barbara Cater The Jimmy Logan Show (1969) Fraud Squad (1970) as Agnes Holland ITV Sunday Night Theatre (1971) as Iris / Lilian Beryl's Lot (1973) as Madge Gold Father Brown (1974) as Miss Oliphant Within These Walls (1974–1978) as Mrs. Dobbing Thriller (1975) as Mrs. Fitch Z-Cars (1976) as Edna Allbright Seven Faces of Woman (1977) as Mrs. Gilmore Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) as Lady Colefax Quatermass (1979) as Woman Minister Company and Co (1980) as Mrs. Dersley ITV Playhouse (1981) as Mrs. Jackson Funny Man (1981) as Mary Hodge BBC2 Playhouse (1981) as Emmy (final appearance)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elsie Randolph?

British actress

When was Elsie Randolph born?

Elsie Randolph was born on 9 December 1904 in London.

When did Elsie Randolph die?

Elsie Randolph died on 15 October 1982 in London.

What was Elsie Randolph's occupation?

Elsie Randolph was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Elsie Randolph?

Elsie Randolph was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elsie Randolph

· Wikidata: Q5367619

· DBpedia: Elsie Randolph

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