Violet Farebrother | |
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 1936 Spotlight photo | |
| Born | 22 August 1888 Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 27 September 1969 (aged 81) Eastbourne, Sussex, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1907–1965 |
Violet Farebrother (22 August 1888 – 27 September 1969) was an English actress.[1][2] She appeared in 25 films between 1911 and 1965, including three films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. She was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, and died in Eastbourne, Sussex.[1]
On stage from 1907, her theatre work included touring with Frank Benson's company, and playing Gertrude opposite Donald Wolfit's Hamlet on Broadway.[3][4][5]
- ^ a b "Violet Farebrother". BFI. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Violet Farebrother – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
- ^ McFarlane, Brian (16 May 2016). The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9781526111968 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Violet Farebrother - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ "Hamlet – Broadway Play – 1947 Revival - IBDB". Internet Broadway Database.