Elizabeth Allan was an English actress who is best known for her roles in films like David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and Mark of the Vampire.
Personal and Family Life
Born on April 9, 1910, in Skegness, Lincolnshire, Elizabeth Allan began her career in acting at a young age, making her stage debut at 17. She was married to Wilfred J. O’Bryen from June 6, 1932, until his death in 1977. Before she became an actress, Allan briefly worked as a kindergarten teacher.
Career
Allan made her film debut in 1931 with Alibi and quickly gained recognition. In the 1930s, she appeared in notable films such as David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities. After facing challenges with her MGM contract, she continued to find success in character roles in the 1950s and appeared on the popular TV show What’s My Line.
Death and Legacy
Elizabeth Allan passed away on July 27, 1990, due to kidney failure, at the age of 80. She is remembered for her contributions to both film and television, leaving behind a significant legacy in British cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Alibi | 1931-04-28 | Ursula Browne |
| Black Coffee | 1931-08-24 | Barbara Amory |
| Went the Day Well? | 1942-12-07 | Peggy |
| Mark of the Vampire | 1935-04-26 | Irena Borotyn |
| Camille | 1936-12-26 | Nichette |
| No Highway in the Sky | 1951-06-28 | Shirley Scott |
| The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger | 1935-01-18 | Clara Copperfield |
| The Soldier and the Lady | 1937-04-09 | Nadia |
| The Shadow | 1933-03-02 | Sonia Bryant |
| A Tale of Two Cities | 1935-12-25 | Lucie Manette |
| Grip of the Strangler | 1958-05-11 | Barbara Rankin |
| The Brain Machine | 1955-01-01 | Dr. Phillipa Roberts |
| Men in White | 1934-04-06 | Barbara |
| A Woman Rebels | 1936-11-06 | Flora Anne Thistlewaite |
| The Heart of the Matter | 1953-11-03 | Louise Scobie |
| Folly to Be Wise | 1952-12-04 | Angela Prout |
| Saloon Bar | 1940-11-02 | Queenie |
| Inquest | 1939-12-01 | Margaret Hamilton |