Nell Emerald(1882-1969)
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
The beautiful English actress Nell Emerald born Nellie O'Shea in
England in the early 1890's. became popular in musical comedy and
pantomimes, such as 'Aladdin' at the Grand Theatre in Leeds in 1907.
The wonderful dark haired star appeared in many drama and crime movies,
making her film debut in the title role of 'Mercia the Flower Girl'
co-starring H. Agar Lyons at Brightonia Film Co in 1913, perhaps her
most memorable roles was as Megsy in Sidney Morgan's 'A Lowland
Cinerella' starring Joan Morgan at the Progress Film Co in 1921 and as
Mrs. Denton in 'Stranger Than Fiction' co-starring George Foley in
1930. She appeared in few talkies mostly in character roles, she was
last seen on screen in Herbert Mason's 'Dr. O'Dowd' starring Peggy
Cummins in 1940. She was also a writer and stage and film producer.
Sister of actress Connie Emerald, Sister-in-law of actor Stanley Lupino
and Aunty of actress Ida Lupino.
