Shortly before her death saw "Gosford Park," in which one of the
characters, a Hollywood producer, discusses casting for "Charlie Chan
in London," inviting a blonde maid to audition for the part that she
actually played in that movie.
Noted for her blonde hair, and called "the girl with the largest eyes
and the smallest waist in Hollywood."
She accepted her husband's proposal of marriage while attending a
coronation ball for King George VI.
Made her stage debut at age three at the Palace Theater at a
performance attended by Queen Mary.
Was the first Englishwoman admitted to the training school of the
Academie Francaise.