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Joyce Barbour

1901 – 1977

British actress

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About Joyce Barbour

Lived 1901 – 1977 (aged 75). Joyce Barbour was a British actor and film actor.

Joyce Barbour (27 March 1901 – 16 March 1977) was an English actress. She was the wife of the actor Richard Bird. She went to America in August 1924, and appeared on Broadway as Violet Dering in Havoc and Florence Horridge in Sky-High. She also played in the original production of Noël Coward's Words and Music at the Adelphi Theatre, London, in 1932. In September 1945 she took over as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit. She died on 16 March 1977 in Hospital at Northwood, Middlesex, aged 75.

Selected filmography Enchantment (1920) - Sophie Desmond Diamond Cut Diamond (1932) Sabotage (1936) - Renee For Valour (1937) - Barmaid Housemaster (1938) - Barbara Fane Saloon Bar (1940) - Sally Don't Take It to Heart (1944) - Harriet Stop Press Girl (1949) - Aunt Mab It Started in Paradise (1952) - Lady Burridge The Captain's Paradise (1953) - Mrs. Reid (housekeeper) The Main Chance (Edgar Wallace Mysteries )(1964) - Madame Rozanne

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Spouse
Richard Bird (actor)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joyce Barbour?

British actress (1901-1977)

When was Joyce Barbour born?

Joyce Barbour was born on 27 March 1901 in Birmingham.

When did Joyce Barbour die?

Joyce Barbour died on 16 March 1977.

What was Joyce Barbour's occupation?

Joyce Barbour was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Joyce Barbour?

Joyce Barbour was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joyce Barbour

· Wikidata: Q6297390

· DBpedia: Joyce Barbour

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