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'''Muriel Angelus''' (10 March 1912 – 26 June 2004) was an English stage, musical theatre and film actress.
'''Muriel Angelus''' (10 March 1912 – 26 June 2004) was an English stage, musical theatre and film actress.


Born '''Muriel E S M Findlay''' in [[Lambeth]], [[South London]], to Scottish parentage, she developed a sweet-voiced soprano at an early age. She made her debut on stage at the age of twelve, appearing in a play she had written herself called ''The Sister Key''. She went on to sing in [[music hall]]s and to dance in a West End production of ''[[The Vagabond King]]'' (1927).<ref name=obit>'Muriel Angelus, actress in films and stage musicals', in ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'' dated 20 September 2004</ref>
Born '''Muriel E S M Findlay''' in [[Lambeth]], [[South London]], to Scottish parentage, she developed a sweet-voiced soprano at an early age. She made her debut on stage at the age of twelve, appearing in a play she had written herself called ''The Sister Key''.
She went on to sing in [[music hall]]s and to dance in a West End production of ''[[The Vagabond King]]'' (1927).<ref name=obit>'Muriel Angelus, actress in films and stage musicals', in ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'', dated 20 September 2004</ref>


She entered films toward the end of the silent era with ''The Ringer'' (1928), the first of three movie versions of the [[Edgar Wallace]] play. Her second film, ''Sailor Don't Care'' (1928) was important only in that she met her first husband, Scots-born actor [[John Stuart (actor)|John Stuart]] on the set; her role was excised from the film.<ref name=obit/>
She entered films toward the end of the silent era with ''The Ringer'' (1928), the first of three movie versions of the [[Edgar Wallace]] play. Her second film, ''Sailor Don't Care'' (1928) was important only in that she met her first husband, Scots-born actor [[John Stuart (actor)|John Stuart]] on the set; her role was excised from the film.<ref name=obit/>
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Though in her first sound picture, ''Night Birds'' (1930), she got to sing a number, most of her films did not use her musical talents. The sweet-natured actress who played both ingenues and 'other woman' roles co-starred with husband Stuart in ''No Exit'' (1930), ''Eve's Fall'' (1930) and ''[[Hindle Wakes (1931 film)|Hindle Wakes]]'' (1931), and appeared with British star [[Monty Banks]] in some of his [[farce|film farces]], including ''[[The Wife's Family|My Wife's Family]]'' (1931) and ''So You Won't Talk'' (1935). Muriel received a career lift with the glossy musical London hit ''[[Balalaika (musical)|Balalaika]]''.
Though in her first sound picture, ''Night Birds'' (1930), she got to sing a number, most of her films did not use her musical talents. The sweet-natured actress who played both ingenues and 'other woman' roles co-starred with husband Stuart in ''No Exit'' (1930), ''Eve's Fall'' (1930) and ''[[Hindle Wakes (1931 film)|Hindle Wakes]]'' (1931), and appeared with British star [[Monty Banks]] in some of his [[farce|film farces]], including ''[[The Wife's Family|My Wife's Family]]'' (1931) and ''So You Won't Talk'' (1935). Muriel received a career lift with the glossy musical London hit ''[[Balalaika (musical)|Balalaika]]''.


This led to her securing the pivotal role of Adriana in the original [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production of ''[[The Boys From Syracuse]]'', co-starring [[Eddie Albert]]. In turn, she received a contract with [[Paramount Pictures]], but never became a star and is largely remembered solely by the acting buffs and nostalgists. Her last known film role was in ''[[The Great McGinty]]'' (1940). She then revived her Broadway career and had a great success in the musical comedy, ''Early to Bed'' (1943).<ref>Internet Broadway Database. [http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=1296 Early to Bed], Broadhurst Theatre, (6/17/1943 - 5/13/1944).</ref> Her final performance came in 1946, after her marriage to [[Paul Lavalle]]. In 1959 she resisted the efforts of [[Richard Rodgers]] to secure her for the part of the Mother Abbess in the first Broadway production of ''[[The Sound of Music]]''.<ref name=obit/>
This led to her securing the pivotal role of Adriana in the original [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production of ''[[The Boys From Syracuse]]'', co-starring [[Eddie Albert]]. In turn, she received a contract with [[Paramount Pictures]], but never became a star and is largely remembered solely by the acting buffs and nostalgists. Her last known film role was in ''[[The Great McGinty]]'' (1940). She then revived her Broadway career and had a great success in the musical comedy, ''Early to Bed'' (1943).<ref>Internet Broadway Database. [http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=1296 Early to Bed], Broadhurst Theatre, (17 June 1943 - 13 May 1944).</ref>
Her final performance came in 1946, after her marriage to [[Paul Lavalle]]. In 1959 she resisted the efforts of [[Richard Rodgers]] to secure her for the part of the Mother Abbess in the first Broadway production of ''[[The Sound of Music]]''.<ref name=obit/>


Interviewed in 1996, she said it had been a mistake for her to leave England. "I was caught up in the glamour, but once in Hollywood I was nothing more than a tiny craft battling in an ocean beside much weightier ships."<ref name=obit/>
Interviewed in 1996, she said it had been a mistake for her to leave England. "I was caught up in the glamour, but once in Hollywood I was nothing more than a tiny craft battling in an ocean beside much weightier ships."<ref name=obit/>


Angelus died at a nursing home in [[Harrisonburg, Virginia]], aged 92, survived by her daughter from her second marriage.<ref>Vallance, T. ''[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/muriel-angelus-39167.html Muriel Angelus]'', British-born Hollywood actress who first sang 'Falling in Love with Love' The Independent, Monday 06 September 2004.</ref>
Angelus died at a nursing home in [[Harrisonburg, Virginia]], aged 92, survived by her daughter from her second marriage.<ref>Vallance, T. ''[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/muriel-angelus-39167.html Muriel Angelus]'', British-born Hollywood actress who first sang 'Falling in Love with Love' The Independent, Monday 6 September 2004.</ref>


==Partial filmography==
==Partial filmography==

Revision as of 06:25, 21 January 2018

Muriel Angelus
Angelus in The Great McGinty
Born
Muriel E S M Findlay

(1912-03-10)10 March 1912
Lambeth, South London, England
Died26 June 2004(2004-06-26) (aged 92)
Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S.
Years active1928–1940
Spouse(s)John Stuart (1928–1938)
Paul Lavalle (1946–1997) 1 child
ChildrenSuzanne Lavalle[1]

Muriel Angelus (10 March 1912 – 26 June 2004) was an English stage, musical theatre and film actress.

Born Muriel E S M Findlay in Lambeth, South London, to Scottish parentage, she developed a sweet-voiced soprano at an early age. She made her debut on stage at the age of twelve, appearing in a play she had written herself called The Sister Key.

She went on to sing in music halls and to dance in a West End production of The Vagabond King (1927).[2]

She entered films toward the end of the silent era with The Ringer (1928), the first of three movie versions of the Edgar Wallace play. Her second film, Sailor Don't Care (1928) was important only in that she met her first husband, Scots-born actor John Stuart on the set; her role was excised from the film.[2]

Though in her first sound picture, Night Birds (1930), she got to sing a number, most of her films did not use her musical talents. The sweet-natured actress who played both ingenues and 'other woman' roles co-starred with husband Stuart in No Exit (1930), Eve's Fall (1930) and Hindle Wakes (1931), and appeared with British star Monty Banks in some of his film farces, including My Wife's Family (1931) and So You Won't Talk (1935). Muriel received a career lift with the glossy musical London hit Balalaika.

This led to her securing the pivotal role of Adriana in the original Broadway production of The Boys From Syracuse, co-starring Eddie Albert. In turn, she received a contract with Paramount Pictures, but never became a star and is largely remembered solely by the acting buffs and nostalgists. Her last known film role was in The Great McGinty (1940). She then revived her Broadway career and had a great success in the musical comedy, Early to Bed (1943).[3]

Her final performance came in 1946, after her marriage to Paul Lavalle. In 1959 she resisted the efforts of Richard Rodgers to secure her for the part of the Mother Abbess in the first Broadway production of The Sound of Music.[2]

Interviewed in 1996, she said it had been a mistake for her to leave England. "I was caught up in the glamour, but once in Hollywood I was nothing more than a tiny craft battling in an ocean beside much weightier ships."[2]

Angelus died at a nursing home in Harrisonburg, Virginia, aged 92, survived by her daughter from her second marriage.[4]

Partial filmography

Notes

  1. ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/muriel-angelus-39167.html
  2. ^ a b c d 'Muriel Angelus, actress in films and stage musicals', in Daily Telegraph, dated 20 September 2004
  3. ^ Internet Broadway Database. Early to Bed, Broadhurst Theatre, (17 June 1943 - 13 May 1944).
  4. ^ Vallance, T. Muriel Angelus, British-born Hollywood actress who first sang 'Falling in Love with Love' The Independent, Monday 6 September 2004.
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