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Sybil Thorndike

(1882–1976)

Dame Agnes Sybil Thorndike, CH, DBE

Filmography as Actress:

Major Barbara
1941
Director: Gabriel Pascal
Starring: Wendy Hiller, Rex Harrison

 

 

The Prince and the Showgirl
1957
Director: Laurence Olivier
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier

 

Born October 24 1882 Gainsborough (England)
Died June 9 1976 Chelsea, London (England)
Occupation Actress
Title Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1931)
Title Companion of Honour (1970)

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