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Beatrice Lillie

Beatrice Gladys Lillie, Lady Peel (29 May 1894 – 20 January 1989), known as Bea Lillie, was a Canadian-born British actress, singer and comedic performer.

She began to perform as a child with her mother and sister. She made her West End debut in 1914 and soon gained notice in revues and light comedies, becoming known for her parodies of old-fashioned, flowery performing styles and absurd songs and sketches. She debuted in New York in 1924 and two years later starred in her first film, continuing to perform in both the US and UK. She was associated with revues staged by André Charlot and works of Noël Coward and Cole Porter, and frequently was paired with Gertrude Lawrence, Bert Lahr and Jack Haley.

During World War II, Lillie was an inveterate entertainer of the troops. She won a Tony Award in 1953 for her revue An Evening with Beatrice Lillie.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 29, 1894 (Toronto), Died January 20, 1989 (Henley-on-Thames)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

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Recordings (Results 26-34 of 34 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 0EA472 10-in. 10/24/1934 A baby's best friend Edward Cooper ; Beatrice Lillie Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 60120 10-in. 10/31/1935 Mother told me so Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 60121 10-in. 10/31/1935 Paree Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 74485 12/30/1947 Wind 'round my heart Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 74486 12/30/1947 Honey ma' love Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 74487 12/30/1947 Clop! Clip! Clop! Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 74488 12/30/1947 Lady Windermore's fan Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 74489 12/30/1947 The yodelin' goldfish Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 74490 12/30/1947 Oh, for a night in the ballroom Beatrice Lillie vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 26-34 of 34 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lillie, Beatrice," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105526.

Lillie, Beatrice. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105526.

"Lillie, Beatrice." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105526

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