Born Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Actor. George Bernard Shaw wrote his play Saint Joan with her in mind. Created Dame of the British Empire in 1931. She was married to the actor Sir Lewis Casson. Died at her flat at 98 Swan Court, Chelsea. Buried in Westminster Abbey.
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Dame Sybil Thorndike
English Heritage Dame Sybil Thorndike, 1882-1976, actress, lived here, 1921-...
George Bernard Shaw wrote his play Saint Joan with Thorndike in mind, and thi...
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Dame Sybil Thorndike
{Top plaque:} John Dower - Architect A. T. Rowley Ltd - Builders 1934 {Middl...
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