Elspeth Dudgeon, a renowned British actress, entered the world on December 4, 1871, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, United Kingdom. Her illustrious career spanned numerous notable film roles, including her appearances in "The Old Dark House" (1932),"Becky Sharp" (1935),and "Mystery House" (1938). Unfortunately, Elspeth's life came to a close on December 11, 1955, in the City of Angels, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Personal Details
BornDec 4, 1871 London, England, UK
Biography
Career
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1949

Lust for Gold as Martha Bannister
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The Great Sinner as Fearful Old Gambling Woman (uncredited)
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1947

Yankee Fakir as Scrubwoman
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Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back as Nanny
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Monsieur Verdoux as Old Woman (uncredited)
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1946

Devotion as Elderly Reader of "Jane Eyre" (uncredited)
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1945

The Suspect as Pauline Barlow (uncredited)
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Woman Who Came Back as Jezebel Trister
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1944

Bathing Beauty as Miss Travers (uncredited)
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1943

Footlight Glamour as Frances
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1942

Nightmare as Angus' wife
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Now, Voyager as Aunt Hester (uncredited)
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1940

Pride and Prejudice as Mrs. King
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Foreign Correspondent as Woman (uncredited)
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1939

Raffles as School Mistress
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Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police as Mrs. Thomas, Housekeeper
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Midnight as Stephanie's Party Guest with Dog (uncredited)
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Calling Dr. Kildare as Old Lady in Hall (uncredited)
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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as Lady Bolton (uncredited)
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1938

Mystery House as Aunt Lucy Kingery
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1937

Sh! The Octopus as Nanny
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The Prince and the Pauper as Grandmother Canty
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1936
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A Woman Rebels as Lord Gaythorne's Maid (uncredited)
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Camille as Fireplace Attendant (uncredited)
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1935

The Night Is Young as Duchess of Reidheim (uncredited)
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Kind Lady as Lady Emily (uncredited)
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Becky Sharp as Miss Pinkerton
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Vanessa, Her Love Story as Vera Trent
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The Last Outpost as Head Nurse (uncredited)
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The Bride of Frankenstein as Gypsy's Mother (uncredited)
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1934

The Moonstone as Betteredge
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Stand Up and Cheer! as Reformer
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1933

Stage Mother as Music Store Customer (uncredited)
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1932

The Old Dark House as Sir Roderick Femm
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The Impatient Maiden as Neighbor (uncredited)
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Vanity Fair as Sir Pitt's Housekeeper
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A Successful Calamity as Musicale Guest (uncredited)
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The Crash as Solitaire Player