Effie Atherton

Effie Atherton
Born
Euphemia Walker Anderson

3 July 1907
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died11 February 2005 (aged 97)
Kensington, London
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, dancer, musical comedy performer
Years active1926–1939
SpouseLeslie Landau

Effie Atherton (born Euphemia Walker Anderson; 3 July 1907 – 11 February 2005), was a British singer, dancer, film actress,[1][2][3] and musical comedy performer,[4] known initially for her stage appearances in the West End of London and on Broadway in New York, before moving into prime musical shows on British radio in the 1930s, where she captivated her audiences with her sophisticated songs and monologues, many of which were her own compositions.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Effie Atherton". BFI. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Effie Atherton". BFI film Collection.
  3. ^ "Effie Atherton – Movies and Filmography". IMDB.
  4. ^ Pitman, ed. (1933). "Who's who in theatre: A Biographical Record of the Contemporary Stage".
  5. ^ "Effie Portrait. National Portrait Gallery, London".
  6. ^ "Effie Atherton tours U.S. with Jack Hylton (photo)". Missouri Herald, March 6. 1936.