Charlotte Francis
Charlotte Francis was an English actress best known for playing the lead role in the Australian film The Silence of Dean Maitland in which she appeared opposite her husband John Longden. She was touring Australia in a company led by Athene Seyler and Nicholas Hannen for J.C. Williamsons in 1933 when cast in the role. She also had extensive stage credits. Her British stage name was Jean Jay.
She later became a playwright and wrote Western Wind, which was performed at London's Theatre Royal, E15 and Piccadilly theatres. The play had premiered in Glasgow, starring Australian actor, John McCallum and also had a run in Melbourne, Australia.
Frances died in London on 8 February 1983.Filmography
As actress:
- Ordeal by Golf Millicent Boyd
- The Only Way Jeanne Defarge
- Every Mother's Son Janet Shaw
- Afterwards Hilda Ryder
- The Silver King Nellie Denver
- The Third Eye Flash Annie
- The Silence of Dean Maitland Alma Lee
As writer:
- Palais de Danse story, adapted by John Longden
- The School for Scandal script adapted from Richard Brinsley Sheridan's play
- Come into my Parlour script co-written with John Longden
Select theatre credits
- Private Lives
