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Helen Ferrers

1869 – 1943

British actress

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About Helen Ferrers

Lived 1869 – 1943 (aged 73–74). Helen Ferrers was a British actor and film actor.

Helen Ferrers (1869–1943), born Helen Finney, was a British stage and film actress.

Personal life Helen Finney was born in Cookham in Berkshire, the daughter of a London coal merchant and the younger sister of the actress May Fortescue ( Emily May Finney).

She was married to the actor Eugène François Mayeur, who died in 1918. The couple had one daughter, Mary Helen Mayeur.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1931 Sally in Our Alley Duchess of Wexford 1932 Help Yourself Lady Hermione Quinnock 1932 Mr. Bill the Conqueror Mrs. Priddy 1932 Love on the Spot Lady Witchell 1932 The River House Ghost Martha Usher 1933 Going Straight Lady Peckham 1933 Born Lucky Lady Chard 1933 Summer Lightning Lady Emsworth 1933 Red Wagon Minor Role Uncredited1933 The Laughter of Fools Mrs. Gregg 1933 Beware of Women Lady Edeley Short1934 Guest of Honour Mrs. Gilwattle 1934 Dick Turpin Lady Rookwood 1934 Meet My Sister Honorable Christine Wilby 1934 The Primrose Path Mts. Hassee 1934 Get Your Man Agatha McAlpine 1934 Jew Süss Uncredited1935 Look Up and Laugh Lady Buster (final film role)

Selected stage credits The Cardinal (1903, Louis N. Parker) The River (1925, Patrick Hastings)

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Born
1869, Cookham
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Died
1943
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Helen Ferrers?

British actress (1869-1943)

When was Helen Ferrers born?

Helen Ferrers was born in 1869 in Cookham.

When did Helen Ferrers die?

Helen Ferrers died in 1943.

What was Helen Ferrers's occupation?

Helen Ferrers was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Helen Ferrers?

Helen Ferrers was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Helen Ferrers

· Wikidata: Q5702237

· DBpedia: Helen Ferrers

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