Mysie Monte (1892 – 9 January 1983) was an English stage and television actress best known for her long-running portrayal of Mrs Boyle in

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's play

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at the New Ambassadors Theatre. She played the part for twelve and a half years between 2 May 1955 and 26 November 1967, with a break between 20 November 1960 and 6 November 1961 when she was replaced by the actress

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. When asked in 1967 why she was leaving the cast Miss Monte replied "I think I have earned a rest."

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* 1892 births 1983 deaths English stage actresses English television actresses {{england-actor-stub