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Viola Lyel(1896-1972)

  • Actress
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Viola Lyel
Viola Lyel was born on 9 December 1896 in Hull, Humberside, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Hobson's Choice (1931), See How They Run (1955) and The Farmer's Wife (1941). She was married to John Anthony Edwards. She died on 14 August 1972 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
BornDecember 9, 1896
DiedAugust 14, 1972(75)
BornDecember 9, 1896
DiedAugust 14, 1972(75)
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Known for

Hobson's Choice (1931)
Hobson's Choice
7.0
  • Maggie Hobson
  • 1931
See How They Run (1955)
See How They Run
6.9
  • Miss Skilton
  • 1955
The Farmer's Wife (1941)
The Farmer's Wife
6.1
  • Thirza Tapper
  • 1941
Suspended Alibi (1957)
Suspended Alibi
6.2
  • Mrs. Beamster
  • 1957

Credits

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Actress



  • Ours Is a Nice House (1969)
    Ours Is a Nice House
    TV Series
    • Maude Bottomley
    • 1970
  • The Fighting Cock
    TV Movie
    • Else, the General's sister
    • 1966
  • The Reluctant Peer
    TV Movie
    • Lady Cleghorn
    • 1964
  • The First Gentleman
    TV Movie
    • Miss Corneilia Knight
    • 1961
  • ITV Television Playhouse (1955)
    ITV Television Playhouse
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Lady Cleghorn
    • 1959
  • Dancers in Mourning
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Geodrake
    • 1959
  • Dick and the Duchess (1957)
    Dick and the Duchess
    6.9
    TV Series
    • 1957
  • BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
    BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Loughton-Moore
    • MIss Fishlock
    • 1953–1957
  • La petite hutte (1957)
    La petite hutte
    5.6
    • Miss Edwards
    • 1957
  • Suspended Alibi (1957)
    Suspended Alibi
    6.2
    • Mrs. Beamster
    • 1957
  • Theatre Night (1957)
    Theatre Night
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Blodwen
    • 1957
  • Cheltenham Festival of Contemporary Literature (1955)
    Cheltenham Festival of Contemporary Literature
    TV Movie
    • Miss Scarlett (play 'That One Talent')
    • 1955
  • See How They Run (1955)
    See How They Run
    6.9
    • Miss Skilton
    • 1955
  • Bruce Seton in Fabian of the Yard (1954)
    Fabian of the Yard
    7.2
    • 1954
  • The Manor of Northstead
    TV Movie
    • Lady Caroline Cleghorn
    • 1954

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 1.71 m
  • Born
    • December 9, 1896
    • Hull, Humberside, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 14, 1972
    • Hampstead, London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • John Anthony Edwards1932 - ?
  • Other works
    Her theatre credits include: Queen Elinor of Aquitaine in "King John" by William Shakespeare , directed by Michael Benthall (Old Vic Theatre, London, 1953)
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    • 1 Article

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    British stage and screen actress, often in comedy roles. At Elstree in the 1930's.

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