Davies, Betty Ann (1910–1955)
Davies, Betty Ann (1910–1955)
English actress and singer. Name variations: Betty-Ann Davies. Born Dec 24, 1910, in London, England; died May 14, 1955, in Manchester, England; m. Alexander Blackford.
Made London debut in the chorus of the revue Life (1926); other musicals include This Year of Grace, Mr. Cinders, Little Accident, Children in Uniform, Babes in the World, After Dark, Nine Sharp, The Little Revue, New Faces of 1940 and Light and Shade; made non-musical debut as Wanda Baring in Morning Star (1942), then appeared as Olivia in Night Must Fall, Elvira in Blithe Spirit and succeeded Vivien Leigh as Blanche in Streetcar Named Desire; films include Kipps, Now Barabbas, The History of Mr. Polly, Meet Me Tonight, The Belles of St. Trinian's and Alias John Preston.
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