Dorothy Dickson

Dorothy Dickson

From Wikipedia Dorothy Dickson (July 25, 1893 – September 25, 1995) was an American-born, London-based theatre actress and singer.[ Dickson is known mostly for her rendition of the Jerome Kern song "Look for the Silver Lining". She was also a member of the Ziegfeld Follies and made many appearances in New York and abroad. In 1922 she starred in The Cabaret Girl. In 1936 she co-starred with Ivor Novello in his Careless Rapture and, in 1937, in his Crest of the Wave. As for her film career, Dickson starred in a few silent films, including Eastward Ho! (1919) and Paying the Piper (1921). During her early days on the London stage, Dickson was introduced to another future celebrity (as well as centenarian), whose name was Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later the Queen Mother. The two became close friends and their friendship lasted until Dickson's death at age 102.

  • Popularity : 1.108
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1893-07-25
  • Place of Birth : Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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Dorothy Dickson Movies

  • 1921
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    Paying the Piper

    Paying the Piper

    1 1921 HD

    Larry and Barbara, both the products of rich but broken homes, plan a marriage of convenience. He really loves Marcia, a dancer, and Barbara vamps...

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  • 1939
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    Sword of Honour

    Sword of Honour

    1 1939 HD

    A recruit at Sandhurst initially makes a poor impression, but goes on to prove himself by riding in the Grand National.

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  • 1933
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    Channel Crossing

    Channel Crossing

    1 1933 HD

    Money isn't everything. Tycoon races against time to cross the English Channel in order to save a business deal, but along the way his whole value...

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  • 1929
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    The Road Is Fine

    The Road Is Fine

    1 1929 HD

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