Peggy Hyland was an American-British actress who is best known for her roles in “The Merry-Go-Round,” “Mr. Pim Passes By,” and “Shifting Sands.” Born in Birmingham, England, in 1884, she had a successful career spanning both stage and film.
Personal and Family Life
Peggy Hyland was born Gladys Lucy Hutchinson on June 11, 1884, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. She was educated in England and also attended convent schools in Europe. She had two notable marriages; her first was to Owen Grant Evan-Thomas in April 1914, and her second was to Fred LeRoy Granville in 1923, though both ended in divorce.
Career
Hyland began her acting career on stage in 1910 and transitioned to film, making her debut in Percy Nash’s “In the Rank” in 1914. Over her career, she appeared in more than 45 films, including her well-known role in “The Merry-Go-Round” in 1919. She also ventured into directing, producing, and writing, demonstrating her versatility in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Peggy Hyland passed away on September 19, 1973, at the age of 88 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Her contributions to early cinema, particularly in silent films, have left a lasting impact on the industry, and she is remembered for her talent as both an actress and director.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Forbidden Cargoes | Violet |
| 1924 | The Haunted Pearls | Short |
| 1923 | Shifting Sands | Barbara Thayer |
| 1922 | With Father’s Help | Kitty Gordon |
| 1921 | Mr. Pim Passes By | Olivia Marsden |
| 1921 | Love Maggy | Maggy Chalfont |
| 1920 | The Honeypot | Maggie Delamere |
| 1920 | The Price of Silence | Beryl Brentano |
| 1920 | Black Shadows | Marjorie Langdon |
| 1920 | Faith | Peggy Laughlin |
| 1920 | The Web of Chance | Dorothy Hale |
| 1919 | A Girl in Bohemia | Winifred Bryce |
| 1919 | The Merry-Go-Round | Gypsy |
| 1919 | Cheating Herself | Patience Hilton |
| 1919 | Cowardice Court | The Honorable Penelope Drake |