- Ivy Close began a dynasty that has now covered four generations of the history of Cinema and Television. She married the photographer Elwin Neame (1885-1923) and reared two sons Ronald Neame (1911-2010), a successful cinematographer, screenwriter, producer and director and Derek Neame (1915-1979), an author who scripted several films. Her grandson Christopher Neame (1942- ) and her great-grandson Gareth Neame (1967- ) have become successful producers. Her second husband was the Australian-born make-up artist and former stuntman Curly Batson, who died in 1957.
- IMDb mini biography by: Huw Nathan
- SpousesCurly Batson(1938 - 1957) (his death)Elwin Neame(1910 - August 14, 1923) (his death, 2 children)
- Mother of actor/director Ronald Neame and Derek Neame, grandmother of Christopher Neame, and great-grandmother of Gareth Neame.
- Won 'The Most Beautiful Woman in the World' contest organised by The Daily Mirror
- There is a plaque commemorating her on the wall of the Swallow Hotel in Stockton which was unveiled by her son Ronald Neame.
- Entered films with Britain's Hepworth Company.
- Her parents were John, a jeweller, and Emma.
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