Cicely
was Stan and Olive`s mum in the first series. Cicely
Courtneidge (1893 - 1980) born in Sydney, Australia was the daughter of the producer Robert Courtneidge and
made her first professional stage appearance in his play
"The Arcadians " at the Shaftesbury Theatre in July 1909.
In 1916 she married her stage partner, Jack Hulbert and
their careers encompassed the stage, radio, television and
film. She also recorded popular songs such as Noel Gay's
"There's Something About A Soldier". In 1972 she was
created a Dame for her services to entertainment. |
Cicely Courtneidge
