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Dorothy Hamilton(1897-1980)

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Dorothy Hamilton was born on 17 September 1897 in Islington, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Murder by Rope (1936), It's You I Want (1936) and The Stars Look Down (1940). She was married to Frank Allenby. She died on 2 July 1980 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
BornSeptember 17, 1897
DiedJuly 2, 1980(82)
BornSeptember 17, 1897
DiedJuly 2, 1980(82)
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Known for

Murder by Rope (1936)
Murder by Rope
5.3
  • Mrs. Mulcaire
  • 1936
It's You I Want
  • Lady Maureen
  • 1936
The Stars Look Down (1940)
The Stars Look Down
7.0
  • Mrs. Reedy
  • 1940
Theatre Parade
6.9
TV Series
  • Actress

Credits

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Actress



  • Will Hay in Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942)
    Black Sheep of Whitehall
    6.7
    • Miss Rudge (uncredited)
    • 1942
  • The Stars Look Down (1940)
    The Stars Look Down
    7.0
    • Mrs. Reedy
    • 1940
  • Theatre Parade
    6.9
    TV Series
    • 1937
  • It's You I Want
    • Lady Maureen
    • 1936
  • Murder by Rope (1936)
    Murder by Rope
    5.3
    • Mrs. Mulcaire
    • 1936

Personal details

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  • Born
    • September 17, 1897
    • Islington, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 2, 1980
    • Westminster, London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Frank Allenby1926 - 1953 (his death)
  • Other works
    She played the Maniac in Helen Jerome's stage adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel, "Jane Eyre," at the Queen's Theatre in London, England with Curigwen Lewis, Reginald Tate, Susan Richmond, Frank Tickle, Betty Percheron, Yvette Pienne, Marie Ault, and Mollie Shannon in the cast.

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