Jane Welsh was a British actress who is best known for her roles in Sherlock Holmes’ Fatal Hour, The Bells, and Just William’s Luck. Born Louisa Joyce Tudor-Jones on January 14, 1905, in Bristol, England, she captivated audiences with her talent and charm.
Personal and Family Life
Jane Welsh was married twice. Her first husband was Henry Mollison, whom she married in 1928 but later divorced in April 1937. She married Leonard Meyer Rittenberg on January 27, 1942, and remained with him until her passing in 2001. Welsh was also known for her striking red hair and green eyes, establishing her as a leading actress on the London stage starting in 1923.
Death and Legacy
Jane Welsh passed away on November 27, 2001, in London, England, due to natural causes. She was the last surviving member of a close-knit group of actress friends that included Joan Marion and Nora Swinburne, who had both died before her. Her contributions to theater and film left a lasting impact on the performing arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Another Time, Another Place | 1958-05-02 | Jonesy |
| Frail Women | 1932-01-15 | Sister |
| Condemned to Death | 1932-01-21 | Sonia Wallington |
| Just William’s Luck | 1947-12-17 | Mrs. Mary Brown |
| William Comes to Town | 1948-12-31 | |
| Annie, Leave the Room! | 1935-02-01 | Lady Mary |
| Bell-Bottom George | 1944-02-07 | Rita |
| The Bells | 1931-10-09 | Annette |
| The Sleeping Cardinal | 1931-02-15 | Kathleen Adair |
| Two Crowded Hours | 1931-07-08 | Joyce Danton |
| The Chinese Puzzle | 1932-03-21 | Victoria |
| The Missing Rembrandt | 1932-02-12 | Lady Violet Lamsden |
| Whispering Tongues | 1934-09-24 | Claudia Mayland |
| Little Red Monkey | 1955-06-03 | Supt. McCollum – sanitarium |
| The Other Mrs. Phipps | 1931-12-29 | Vivienne |
| The Dragon of Pendragon Castle | 1953-05-04 | Mrs. Fielding |