Pauline Stroud

Pauline Stroud (21 March 1930 – 11 August 2022) was a British actress who was best known for her appearance in Lady Godiva Rides Again.

Early life and career An only child, Stroud was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, to Leslie Stroud, an accountant, and Daisy ( Waters). She initially attended a convent school – until her mother suspected that she was being considered as a possible recruit to the sisterhood. Thereafter she was educated privately, and her lessons included ballet and horse riding.

Stroud was selected nation-wide from 200 other women (some say 500 screen-tested) for her first role, given as 'honey-haired, blue-eyed and 5 ft 4in tall'. She had been a dancing stand-in. She continued making movies until 1972.

Best known for her appearance in Lady Godiva Rides Again (1951), a film satire on beauty queens, Stroud was cast in the lead role over Audrey Hepburn, Diana Dors and Joan Collins.

Personal life and death Stroud died from cancer on 11 August 2022, at the age of 92. Her death was reported on 4 September. Never married, she was survived by four cousins, Lynnette, Michael, Susan and Linda. Lotte Saunders Episode: Florence Maybrick 1969 The Beverly Hillbilles Woman Episode: Silver Dollar City Fair 1968 The Spanish Farm Clerk Episode: Paris 1966 Mogul Margo Episode: If You Can't Lick 'Em 1965 A World of Comedy Miss Marple Episode: Sanop 409 1965 The Sullivan Brothers Myra Episode: The Salvation Man 1964 The Hidden Truth Liz Mason Episode: The Boiler Suite Shape 1964 Story Parade Barbara Bone Episode: A Travelling Woman 1963 24-Hour Call Receptionist 1963 Ghost Squad Jane Sinclair Episode: The Big Time 1962 Drama 61-67 Gloria 1962 Benny Hill Episode: A Pair of Socks 1961 Citizen James Flossie Episode: The Rally 1961 Harpers West One Jackie Webb 1961 Playbox Marigold Allen 1961 A Life of Bliss Peg 1960 ITV Television Playhouse Gloria Episode: Who's Owen Stephens...? 1960 Theatre 70 Sally Episode: Full Circle 1960 Skyport Katie