Davies, Lillian (1895–1932)
Davies, Lillian (1895–1932)
English actress and singer. Born Jan 18, 1895, Lynmouth, North Devon, England; died Mar 3, 1932; m. Stephen Wentworth Robinson.
Made London debut in the chorus of Shanghai (1918) and subsequently toured music halls with Nelson Keys; came to prominence as Polly Peachum in revival of Gay's The Beggar's Opera (1922).
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