Elspeth Dudgeon
| Elspeth Dudgeon | |
|---|---|
| Colored shot of Elspeth Dudgeon from the film in Becky SharpElspeth Dudgeon in Becky Sharp (cropped).jpg Dudgeon in Becky Sharp (1935) | |
| Born | 4 December 1871 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| 💀Died | 11 December 1955 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S.11 December 1955 (aged 84) |
| Resting place | Chapel Of The Pines Crematory |
| Other names | John Dudgeon |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress |
| 📆 Years active | 1916–1955 |
Elspeth Dudgeon (4 December 1871 – 11 December 1955) was a Scottish character actress. With a career spanning nearly two decades, she was involved in 67 films, only 14 of which included her name in the credits.[1]
Her best known appearances includes The Old Dark House and Becky Sharp (1935). She also acted in Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Last Outpost (1935), Show Boat (1936), The Prince and the Pauper (1937), The Story of Vernon & Irene Castle (1939), Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police (1939), Calling Dr. Kildare (1939), Pride and Prejudice (1940), Foreign Correspondent (1940), Now, Voyager (1942), The Canterville Ghost (1944), and The Secret Garden (1949).
Early life
Dudgeon was born on 4 December 1871[2] in Edinburgh, Scotland and developed an interest in theatrics as a young girl. After joining a well known amateur organisation, she became notable for character roles.[3]
Career
Her first break came while she was still in Scotland, when actor-manager Osmond Tearle heard of her ability and booked her to appear in various Shakesperian plays.[3] She first appeared in an uncredited part in Waterloo Bridge (1931), before which she had a long and not very successful career as a theatrical actress.[4][5] Her best known appearances include the roles of Sir Roderick Femm (credited as John Dudgeon) in The Old Dark House (1932) and Miss Pinkerton in Becky Sharp (1935).[6]
During World War I, Dudgeon was part of Lydia Yvorska's company. Following her emigration to America, she joined Mr Clive's company as the Copyley Theatre.[3]
Personal
She lived in California for 23 years.[7] She was 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m).[8]
Death
She died on 11 December 1955, shortly after her 84th birthday, in Los Angeles, California.[9] Her remains are buried at Chapel Of The Pines Crematory.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Waterloo Bridge | Elegante Dowager | (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Man Who Played God | Would-be Ticket Buyer | (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Impatient Maiden | Neighbor | (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Vanity Fair | Sir Pitt's Housekeeper | |
| 1932 | A Successful Calamity | Musicale Guest | (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Crash | Solitarie Player | (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Old Dark House | Sir Roderick Femm | (credited as John Dudgeon) |
| 1932 | Cynara | Mrs. Weeks | (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Zoo in Budapest | Woman Whose Skunk Was Stolen | (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Looking Forward | Old Servant | (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Stage Mother | Music Store Customer | (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Stand Up and Cheer! | Reformer | (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Moonstone | Betteredge, Housekeeper | |
| 1935 | The Night Is Young | Duchess of Reidheim | (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Vanessa: Her Love Story | Vera Trent | |
| 1935 | Becky Sharp | Miss Pinkerton | |
| 1935 | Bride of Frankenstein | Gypsy mother | (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Girl Friend | English Lady | (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Last Outpost | Head Nurse | (uncredited) |
| 1935 | I Found Stella Parish | Second Waiting Woman | (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Kind Lady | Lady Emily | (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Sylvia Scarlett | Older Woman | (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Show Boat | Mother Superior | (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Counterfeit | Mrs. Martin | (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The White Angel | Second Lady Disapproving of Florence | (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Give Me Your Heart | Alice Dodd | |
| 1936 | A Woman Rebels | Lord Gaythorne's Maid | (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Camille | Fireplace Attendant | (uncredited) |
| 1937 | The Prince and the Pauper | John Canty's Mother | |
| 1937 | The Great Garrick | Old Witch in Audience | (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Sh! The Octopus | Nanny | |
| 1938 | Fools for Scandal | Cynthia | (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Mystery House | Aunt Lucy Kingery | |
| 1938 | The Crowd Roars | Old Witch in Audience | (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Midnight | Stephanie's Party Guest with Dog | (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Raffles | School Mistress | (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Story of Vernon & Irene Castle | Lady Bolton | (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police | Mrs. Thomas, Housekeeper | (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Calling Dr. Kildare | Old Lady in Hall | (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Pride and Prejudice | Mrs King | (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Now, Voyager | Aunt Hester | (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Nightmare | Angus' Wife | |
| 1943 | Family Troubles | Aunt Aurelia | |
| 1943 | Footlight Glamour | Frances | (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Heavenly Body | Lady Behind Vicky at Concert | (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Bathing Beauty | Miss Travers | (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Canterville Ghost | Aged Woman at Party | (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Abroad with Two Yanks | Stuart's Party Guest | (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Secret Garden | Dickon's Mother | (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Martha Bannister | (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Great Sinner | Fearful Old Gambling Woman | (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Anything Can Happen | Grandma | (uncredited) |
| 1955 | Moonfleet | Granny Walker - Old Woman in Church | (uncredited) |
References
- ↑ Hans J. Wollstein. "Elspeth Dudgeon". AllMovie. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Elspeth Dudgeon in the California, U.S., Death Index". Retrieved 22 July 2022 – via Ancestry.com.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Osmond Tearle gave copley actress her first chance". The Boston Globe. 16 November 1924. p. 60.
- ↑ "'The Oyster At The Copley'". Movienews Weekly. Boston, Massachusetts. May 18, 1926. p. 2. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "'A Bride But A Few Weeks Time'". Movienews Weekly. Los Angeles, California. December 3, 1933. p. 2. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "'Classic Film: The Old Dark House'". Movienews Weekly. Los Angeles, California. October 15, 1995. p. 2. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Miss Elspeth Dudgeon funeral services". Los Angeles Times. 15 December 1955. p. 61.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Johnston Dudgeon in the Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists". Retrieved 12 November 2022 – via Ancestry.com.
- ↑ "'Obituary'". Movienews Weekly. Los Angeles, California. December 15, 1955. p. 2. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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