Corbett, Leonora (1908–1960)

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Corbett, Leonora (1908–1960)

English comedic actress. Born June 28, 1908, in London, England; died July 29, 1960, in Vleuten, Holland, Netherlands; m. John Francis Royal.

Made stage debut in Israel (1928); other London appearances include Lady-in-Waiting, Britannia of Billingsgate, The Nelson Touch, Business with America, Beggars in Hell, Between Us Two, Dusty Ermine and Sarah Simple; appeared on Broadway as Elvira in Blithe Spirit for 2 years, and as Sybil Bennett in Park Avenue; made numerous films, including Love on Wheels, The Constant Nymph and The Price of Folly.

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