Leonora Mary Johnson (24 July 1902 – 1 May 2000), known professionally as Nora Swinburne, was an

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actress who appeared in many

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Early years

Swinburne was born in Bath,

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, the daughter of Henry Swinburne Johnson and his wife Leonora Tamar (née Brain). She was educated at Rosholme College,

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, and studied for the stage at the

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. As a member of Clive Currie's Young Players in 1914, she appeared at the Grand, Croydon, Court and Little Theatres, during that year. In 1914, she attended an audition with the ballerina Phyllis Bedells and later

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who considered her too young, even if very talented, for the corps de ballet. Nora instead joined the Italia Conti school where she obtained her first real part as a child actress in ''

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''. She performed in the show in London and in all the big cities of Britain for eighteen

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(90p) a week. At the end of 1915 she gained a place at the

. While still a student at the Academy she appeared at the New Theatre on 11 April 1916 as the Wild Flowers in ''Paddly Pools''; appeared at the

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, September 1916, as a dancer in the revue, ''This and That''; and in October 1916 appeared in ''Samples'' at the

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(now the Gielgud Theatre). She also appeared at the Globe in March 1917 as Gabrielle in ''Suzette''. Other early roles included Lulu in ''Yes, Uncle!'' at the

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in December 1917, and Regina Waterhouse at the Strand Theatre in December 1918. At the

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in 1919 she played the title role in ''Tilly of Bloomsbury'' "for about six weeks", according to her personal notes in ''Who's Who in the Theatre'', followed by the role of Roselle in ''The Betrothal'' at the

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in January 1921, concluding the year with what she charmingly called "several cinema plays".

Stage career

Subsequent theatre roles included: *Miss Dale Ogden in '' The Bat'',

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, January 1922 *Evadne in ''The Mountebank'', Lyceum Theatre, New York, May 1923 *Sheila in ''Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary'',

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, New York, September 1923 *Lorna Webster in ''In the Next Room'',

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, London, June 1924 *Veronica Duane in ''You and I'', The Little Theatre, John Adam Street, London WC1, December 1924 *Joan Lee Tevis in ''Tarnish'',

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, March 1925 *Nora in '' Number 17'', New Theatre, August 1925 *Marion Lennox in ''The Best People'', Lyric Theatre, March 1926 *Lady Blair in ''Regatta'', and Ann in ''

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'' by

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, January 1928 *Susan Cunningham in ''The Fourth Wall'',

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, February 1928 *Hyacinth in ''Out She Goes''

Criterion Theatre The Criterion Theatre is a West End theatre at Piccadilly Circus in the City of Westminster, and is a Grade II* listed building. It has a seating capacity of 588. Building the theatre In 1870, the caterers Spiers and Pond began development ...

, December 1928 *Sonia in ''Fame'',

, February 1929 (108 performances''Who's Who in the Theatre'' 9th edition (1939).) *Sylvia Arnitage in ''Murder on the Second Floor'', Lyric Theatre, June 1929 *Yolande Probyn in ''Lady Clara'',

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, New York, April 1930 *Betty Mainwaring in ''Lucky Dip'',

Comedy Theatre The Harold Pinter Theatre, known as the Comedy Theatre until 2011,

, October 1930 *Laurel Prescottin in ''The Ninth Man'', Prince of Wales Theatre, February 1931 *Helen in ''Disturbance'', Grafton Theatre, July 1931 *Fay d’Allary in ''

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'',

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, December 1931 *Lady Moynton in ''Never Come Back'', Phoenix Theatre, October 1932 *Anne Vernon in ''It’s You I Want'',

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, February 1933 *Sybil Kingdom in ''The Old Folks at Home'',

Queens Theatre The Sondheim Theatre (formerly the Queen's Theatre) is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue on the corner of Wardour Street in the City of Westminster, London. It opened as the Queen's Theatre on 8 October 1907, as a twin to the n ...

, December 1933 *Helen Storer in ''Lovers' Leap'', Vaudeville Theatre, October 1934 *Phyllis Manton in ''

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'', Criterion Theatre, April 1935 *Helen Westdrake in ''Disturbance'' (for Charta Theatre),

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, May 1935 *Marie in ''Sauce for the Gander'',

, January 1936 *Judith Godfrey in ''The King’s Leisure'', Daly’s Theatre, May 1936 *Louise Dexter in ''The Astonished Ostrich'',

Duke of York's Theatre The Duke of York's Theatre is a West End theatre in St Martin's Lane, in the City of Westminster, London. It was built for Frank Wyatt and his wife, Violet Melnotte, who retained ownership of the theatre until her death in 1935. Designed by th ...

, December 1936 *Tony Campion in ''Wise To- Morrow'' (Stephen Powys), Lyric Theatre, February 1937 (first co-starring with future husband Esmond Knight as Peter Marsh) *Lady Hazel in African Dawn, Daly’s Theatre, May 1937 *Maryka in ''The Laughing Cavalier'',

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, October 1937 *Edith Cartrwright in '' Dodsworth'',

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, February 1938 *Dinah Lot in ''Lot’s Wife'' (for London International), Duke of York’s Theatre, April 1938; then under her own management at the Whitehall Theatre, June 1938; subsequently transferring to the Aldwych and Savoy Theatres. *Fanny Grey in ''Autumn Crocus'', King’s Theatre,

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, April 1939 *Ann Mordaunt in ''Third Party Risk'', St Martin’s Theatre, May 1939 *Mrs Oswald Pink in ''Married For Money'', Aldwych Theatre, November 1939 *Frances Courtenay in ''The Peaceful Inn'', Duke of York’s Theatre, May 1940 *Mrs. Purdie in ''

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'' (

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), Globe Theatre, January 1941 *Sorel Tree in '' Ducks and Drakes'', Apollo Theatre, November 1941 *Carole Markoff in ''Full Swing'', Palace Theatre, April 1942 *Succeeded Valerie Taylor as Natalia Petrovna in '' A Month in the Country'', St James’s Theatre, August 1943 *Succeeded

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as Sara Muller in ''

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'', Aldwych Theatre, October 1943 *Diana Wentworth in '' The Years Between'', Wyndham’s Theatre, January 1945 ("which ran for over a year.") *Lady Clare Marten in ''Miranda'', Embassy Theatre, June 1947 *Elsa Meredith in ''Honour and Obey'',

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, November 1947 *Caroline Ashley in ''Caroline'',

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, March 1949 *Jane Cooper in ''Red Letter Day'',

Garrick Theatre The Garrick Theatre is a West End theatre, located in Charing Cross Road, in the City of Westminster, named after the stage actor David Garrick. It opened in 1889 with ''The Profligate'', a play by Arthur Wing Pinero, and another Pinero play ...

. February 1952 *Mrs. Arbuthnot in ''

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'', Savoy Theatre, February 1953 *Naomi Martyn in ''The Secret Tent'',

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, October 1954 *Mrs. Astley in ''The Lost Generation'', Garrick Theatre, June 1955 *Adelaide Lovell in ''The Call of the Dodo'',

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, October 1955 *Catherine Hayling in ''Fool’s Paradise'', Apollo Theatre, April 1959 *Diana in ''I Seem To Know Your Face'', Everyman Theatr,

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, June 1960 *Chief Minister’s Wife in ''Music at Midnight'' ( Peter Howard), Westminster Theatre, May 1962; subsequently touring the US, January 1963 *Liz in ''All Good Children'',

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Club, April 1964 *Violet in ''

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'', 69 Theatre Company, Manchester, October 1973 *Julia Shuttlethwaite in ''

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'', 69 Theatre Company, Manchester, September 1975

Filmography

* '' Branded'' (1920) as Doris Jerningham * '' Saved from the Sea'' (1920) as Nancy Brooks * '' The Fortune of Christina McNab'' (1921) as Christina McNab * '' The Autumn of Pride'' (1921) as Peggy Naylor * ''

Alone in the Jungle ''Alone in the Jungle'' (german: Allein im Urwald) is a 1922 German silent film directed by Ernst Wendt. It was re-released in a shorted version under the title of ''Die Rache der Afrikanerin'' (''Revenge of the African Woman''). A copy of the s ...

'' (1922) as Lydia Gyldendal * '' Wee MacGregor's Sweetheart'' (1922) as Jessie Mary * ''

The White Desert ''The White Desert'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Reginald Barker. The film stars Claire Windsor and Pat O'Malley, with Robert Frazer, Frank Currier, and Sōjin Kamiyama. It is written by Monte M. Katterjohn and Gordon R ...

'' (1922) as Karin * '' Hornet's Nest'' (1923) as Lady Rona * ''

The Unwanted ''The Unwanted'' is a 2014 American thriller film written and directed by Bret Wood. It is based on the novel '' Carmilla'' by Sheridan Le Fanu but was transposed from a Gothic tale set in Austria to a Southern Gothic setting. It stars Christe ...

'' (1924) as Joyce Mannering * '' His Grace Gives Notice'' (1924) as Cynthia Bannock * '' A Girl of London'' (1925) as Vee-Vee * ''

One Colombo Night ''One Colombo Night'' is a 1926 British silent drama film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Godfrey Tearle, Marjorie Hume and Nora Swinburne. The film was based on a story by Austin Phillips. Premise After being ruined in business, a man ...

'' (1926) as Jean Caldicott * '' Alf's Button'' (1930) as Lady Isobel Fitzpeter * ''

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'' (1930) as Esther Eccles * ''

These Charming People ''These Charming People'' is a 1932 British drama film directed by Louis Mercanton and starring Cyril Maude, Godfrey Tearle and Nora Swinburne. It was produced at Elstree Studios outside London by the British subsidiary of Paramount Pictures. ...

'' (1931) as Julia Berridge * ''

A Man of Mayfair ''A Man of Mayfair'' is a 1932 British musical comedy film directed by Louis Mercanton and starring Jack Buchanan, Joan Barry and Warwick Ward. Production It was made at British and Dominions Elstree Studios by the British subsidiary of Param ...

'' (1931) as Elaine Barclay * ''

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'' (1931) as Lady Diana Bromford * ''

A Voice Said Goodnight ''A Voice Said Goodnight'' is a 1932 British crime film directed by William C. McGann and starring Nora Swinburne, Jack Trevor and D. A. Clarke-Smith. It was made at Teddington Studios by Warner Brothers. A scene was also shot at nearby Teddingto ...

'' (1932) as Joan Creighton * ''

Mr. Bill the Conqueror ''Mr. Bill the Conqueror'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Norman Walker and starring Henry Kendall, Heather Angel and Nora Swinburne. It was made by British International Pictures at Elstree Studios.Wood p.72 Cast * Henry Kendall a ...

'' (1932) as Diana Trenchard * ''

White Face ''White Face'' (also known as ''Edgar Wallace's White Face the Fiend'') is a 1932 British crime film directed by T. Hayes Hunter and starring Hugh Williams, Gordon Harker and Renee Gadd. The film is based on a play by Edgar Wallace. Plot A do ...

'' (1932) as Inez Landor * '' Perfect Understanding'' (1933) as Lady Stephanie Fitzmaurice * ''

Too Many Wives ''Too Many Wives'' is a 1937 comedy film directed by Ben Holmes and starring Anne Shirley. It lost $35,000. Plot To gain a job as a newspaper reporter, desperate dog walker Barry Trent lies that he is married with children and needs the employme ...

'' (1933) as Hilary Wildely * '' The Office Wife'' (1934) as Anne * ''

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'' (1934) as Elizabeth Stafford * '' Lend Me Your Husband'' (1935) as Virgie Green * ''

Jury's Evidence ''Jury's Evidence'' is a 1936 British crime film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Hartley Power, Margaret Lockwood and Nora Swinburne. It was made at Beaconsfield Studios.Wood p.86 It was an early role for Margaret Lockwood. Cast * Hartley P ...

'' (1936) as Mary Trent * ''

'' (1936) as Fay d'Allary * '' Lonely Road'' (1936) as Lady Anne * ''

Dinner at the Ritz ''Dinner at the Ritz'' is a 1937 British mystery romance film directed by Harold D. Schuster and starring David Niven, Annabella, and Paul Lukas. It was produced by the British branch of 20th Century Fox, and shot at Denham Studios. Synopsis T ...

'' (1937) as Lady Railton * ''

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'' (1938) as Mrs. Thornton * ''

Lily of Laguna "Lily of Laguna" is a British coon song written in eye dialect. It was written in 1898 by English composer Leslie Stuart. It was a music hall favourite, performed notably by blackface performers such as Eugene Stratton and G. H. Elliott. In th ...

'' (1938) as Gloria Grey * ''

It Happened to One Man ''It Happened to One Man'' is a 1940 British drama film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Wilfrid Lawson (actor), Wilfrid Lawson, Nora Swinburne and Marta Labarr. The screenplay was scripted by Paul Merzbach and Nina Jarcis, based on the pla ...

'' (1940) as Alice Quair * ''

The Farmer's Wife ''The Farmer's Wife'' is a 1928 British silent romantic comedy film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Jameson Thomas, Lillian Hall-Davis and Gordon Harker. It is adapted from a 1916 play of the same name by British novelist, poet an ...

'' (1941) as Araminta Grey * ''

They Flew Alone ''They Flew Alone'' (released in the US as ''Wings and the Woman'') is a 1942 British biopic about aviator Amy Johnson directed and produced by Herbert Wilcox and starring Anna Neagle, Robert Newton and Edward Chapman. It was distributed in the ...

'' (1942) as ATA Commandant * ''

The Man in Grey ''The Man in Grey'' is a 1943 British film melodrama made by Gainsborough Pictures; it is considered to be the first of a series of period costume dramas now known as the "Gainsborough melodramas". It was directed by Leslie Arliss and produce ...

'' (1943) as Mrs. Fitzherbert * ''

Dear Octopus ''Dear Octopus'' is a comedy by the playwright and novelist Dodie Smith. It opened at the Queen's Theatre, London on 14 September 1938. On the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939 the run was halted after 373 performances; after ...

'' (1943) as Edna * '' Fanny by Gaslight'' (1944) as Mrs. Hopwood * '' They Knew Mr. Knight'' (1946) as Celia Blake * '' Jassy'' (1947) as Mrs. Hatton * ''

Good-Time Girl ''Good-Time Girl'' is a 1948 British film noir-crime drama film directed by David MacDonald. A homeless girl is asked to explain her bad behaviour in the juvenile court, and says she’s run away from home because she’s unhappy there. They ex ...

'' (1948) as Miss Mills * '' The Blind Goddess'' (1948) as Lady Dearing * ''

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'' (1948) as Mrs. Peregrine (segment "The Colonel's Lady") * ''

The Bad Lord Byron ''The Bad Lord Byron'' is a 1949 British historical drama film about the life of Lord Byron. It was directed by David MacDonald and starred Dennis Price as Byron with Mai Zetterling, Linden Travers and Joan Greenwood. Plot The film sees life ...

'' (1949) as Lady Jersey * '' Fools Rush In'' (1949) as Angela Dickson * '' Marry Me!'' (1949) as Enid Lawson * ''

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'' (1949) as Joanna de Torres * ''

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'' (1949) as Admiral's Wife * '' My Daughter Joy'' (1950) as Ava Constantin * '' The River'' (1951) as The Mother * ''

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'' (1951) as Pomponia * '' Betrayed'' (1954) as "The Scarf's" Mother * ''

The End of the Affair ''The End of the Affair'' is a 1951 novel by British author Graham Greene, as well as the title of two feature films (released in 1955 and 1999) that were adapted from the novel. Set in London during and just after the Second World War, the n ...

'' (1955) as Mrs. Bertram * ''

Helen of Troy Helen of Troy, Helen, Helena, (Ancient Greek: Ἑλένη ''Helénē'', ) also known as beautiful Helen, Helen of Argos, or Helen of Sparta, was a figure in Greek mythology said to have been the most beautiful woman in the world. She was believe ...

'' (1956) as Hecuba * ''

The Strange Awakening ''The Strange Awakening'' is a 1958 British film directed by Montgomery Tully and starring Lex Barker. It was released in the United States as ''Female Fiends''.

'' (1958) as Mrs. Friend * ''

Third Man on the Mountain ''Third Man on the Mountain'' is a 1959 American family adventure film by Walt Disney Productions, directed by Ken Annakin and starring Michael Rennie, James MacArthur and Janet Munro. Set during the golden age of alpinism, its plot concerns a y ...

'' (1959) as Frau Matt * '' Conspiracy of Hearts'' (1960) as Sister Tia * ''

Decision at Midnight ''Decision at Midnight'' is a 1963 American-British drama film directed by Lewis Allen and starring Martin Landau, Nora Swinburne and Walter Fitzgerald.Goble p.460 It is also known by the alternative title of ''Music at Midnight''. Plot Adaptatio ...

'' (1963) as Margaret * ''

A Man Could Get Killed ''A Man Could Get Killed'' is a 1966 American adventure comedy film directed by Ronald Neame and Cliff Owen, shot on various locations in Portugal and starring James Garner, Melina Mercouri, Sandra Dee, Anthony Franciosa, and Robert Coote. Film ...

'' (1966) as Lady Frazier (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1968) as Mary * ''

Anne of the Thousand Days ''Anne of the Thousand Days'' is a 1969 British period historical drama film based on the life of Anne Boleyn, directed by Charles Jarrott and produced by Hal B. Wallis. The screenplay by Bridget Boland and John Hale is an adaptation of the 194 ...

'' (1969) as Lady Kingston * ''

Up the Chastity Belt ''Up the Chastity Belt'' (also released as ''Naughty Knights'' in the United States) is a 1971 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Frankie Howerd. It was a spin-off from the TV series '' Up Pompeii!'' Plot Eleanor of Aquit ...

'' (1971) as Lady-in-Waiting

Television appearances

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Early years

Stage career

Filmography

Television appearances

References

Sources

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