Linden Travers was an English actress best known for her roles in The Lady Vanishes, No Orchids for Miss Blandish, and Jassy. Born on May 27, 1913, in Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, she left a significant mark in the film industry before passing away on October 23, 2001.
Personal and Family Life
Linden Travers was born Florence Lindon Travers and was the eldest sister of actor Bill Travers. She had two younger sisters, Alice and Pearl. She was married twice; first to Ewart Guy Leon and later to James Frederick Holman, with whom she had one child. Her family connections included being an aunt to actors Richard Morant and Penelope Wilton, as well as having a grandchild named Charlotte Lucas.
Career Highlights
In the early 1980s, Travers pursued studies in psychotherapy, qualifying as a hypnotist and psychologist. Among her film works, her personal favorite was No Orchids for Miss Blandish, released in 1948, where she played a major role. She was also an enthusiastic painter and exhibited her artwork at the Travers Art Gallery in 1969 alongside her sisters.
Death and Legacy
Linden Travers passed away on October 23, 2001, in Cornwall, England, with the cause of death undisclosed. Her contributions to the film industry, particularly in classics like The Lady Vanishes, remain well-remembered. She is celebrated not only for her acting skills but also for her diverse talents, including painting and psychology.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lady Vanishes | 1938-10-07 | ‘Mrs.’ Margaret Todhunter |
| No Orchids for Miss Blandish | 1948-04-15 | Miss Blandish |
| Bank Holiday | 1938-01-27 | Ann Howard |
| Beware of Pity | 1946-07-22 | Ilona Domansky |
| The Terror | 1938-05-02 | Mary Redmayne |
| South American George | 1941-12-27 | Carole Dean |
| Brief Ecstasy | 1937-07-31 | Helen Norwood Bernardy |
| Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday | 1939-12-01 | Miss Angela Meadows |
| Jassy | 1947-08-13 | Beatrice Helmar |
| The Missing Million | 1942-03-01 | Joan Walton |
| London Melody | 1937-02-04 | Woman in Night Club |
| The Master of Bankdam | 1947-08-20 | Clara Baker |
| The Stars Look Down | 1940-01-22 | Mrs. Laura Millington |
| The Bad Lord Byron | 1949-04-18 | Augusta Leigh |
| The Ghost Train | 1941-05-05 | Julia Price |
| The Seventh Survivor | 1942-01-05 | Gillian Chase |
| Quartet | 1948-10-26 | Daphne |
| Almost a Honeymoon | 1938-11-14 | Patricia Quilter |
| Don’t Ever Leave Me | 1949-07-19 | Mary Lamont |
| Christopher Columbus | 1949-10-12 | Beatriz de Peraza |
| Against the Tide | 1937-09-20 | Mary Poole |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Self – Actress, The Lady Vanishes |