Dorothy Dickson

Dorothy Dickson

Born: July 25, 1893
Died: September 25, 1995
in Kansas City - Missouri - USA
From Wikipedia

Dorothy Dickson (July 25, 1893 – September 25, 1995) was an

American-born, London-based theatre actress and singer.[

Dickson is known mostly for her rendition of the Jerome Kern

song "Look for the Silver Lining". She was also a member of the

Ziegfeld Follies and made many appearances in New York and abroad. In 1922 she

starred in The Cabaret Girl. In 1936 she co-starred with Ivor Novello in his

Careless Rapture and, in 1937, in his Crest of the Wave.

As for her film career, Dickson starred in a few silent

films, including Eastward Ho! (1919) and Paying the Piper (1921).

During her early days on the London stage, Dickson was

introduced to another future celebrity (as well as centenarian), whose name was

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later the Queen Mother. The two became close friends and

their friendship lasted until Dickson's death at age 102.

Movies for Dorothy Dickson...

Sword of Honour
Title: Sword of Honour
Character: Mrs. Stanhope
Released: August 13, 1939
Type: Movie
A recruit at Sandhurst initially makes a poor impression, but goes on to prove himself by riding in the Grand National.
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Channel Crossing
Title: Channel Crossing
Character: Vi Guthrie
Released: October 14, 1933
Type: Movie
Money isn't everything. Tycoon races against time to cross the English Channel in order to save a business deal, but along the way his whole value system is thrown into turmoil.
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The Road Is Fine
Title: The Road Is Fine
Character: Dorothy Dickson
Released: December 20, 1929
Type: Movie
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Paying the Piper
Title: Paying the Piper
Character: Barbara Wyndham
Released: January 16, 1921
Type: Movie
Larry and Barbara, both the products of rich but broken homes, plan a marriage of convenience. He really loves Marcia, a dancer, and Barbara vamps Keith, an architect. Keith's good sense prevails, and he marries Marcia and helps Larry make a man of himself. Barbara, after an unsuccessful attempt at an acting career, returns and asks forgiveness.