Gwendolen Tremayne Simmons 1909-2012

All about Gwendolen Tremayne Simmons

Gwendolen Tremayne Simmons

Birth

Gwendolin Tremayne Simmons was born in Twickenham, England on the 4th of April 1909 to her Father Robert Arthur Simmons (1898-1939) & her mother Violet Mary Gwilliam (1887-1985).

Where did Gwendolen live?

• 1909 - Born in Twickenham, Middlesex, England

• 1911 - 11 Claverdale Road, Upper Tulse Hill, S.W. London, with her Mother Violet Maty Gwilliam and her brother Hugh, the family seem to have a Servant called Sarah Bambridge and a visitor Henrietta Bambridge, presumably a relative of Sarah'

Gwen's acting and Dancing career 1919 - 1936

1917 - My Lady's Dress - Gwen appeared alongside her sister Muriel Tremayne Simmons, with Star Gladys Cooper, in this silent film, directed by Alexander Butler, Film Director/Actor (Alexander butler was Violet Gwilliams (Gwens mother) partner and Gwen would call him Dad although Violet & Alexander never actually married).

1920 - An Old English Nativity Play - Gwen played the 2nd Angel in this Stage performance of An old English Nativity Play by E.K. Chambers.

1920 - Fate's Plaything - Gwen played the role of Dolores as a girl. You can see this short silent film on the 'eye film institute Netherlands' film in Nederland website. >here<

1922 - Gwen played Peasblossom Fairy in a stage performance of 'A Midsummers night dream' at the old Vic in London Waterloo.

1925 - Gwen Played 'The Other Girl' in 'Wonders' a play by A. de Courville & J. Alexandra

1930 - Gwen played Cinderella in Blackpool in December of 1930 (this may be part of the same show of 1930-1935 whilst perhaps touring the country)

1930-1935 - Gwen Tremayne was part of the 1934 /1935 Tiller Girls appearing in Cinderella at Drury lane. Gwen had also appeared in the 1930 / 1931 cast of the same show.

1936 - Gwen Gave up her acting / Dancing carrer when she married her Husband Albert James Betts in 1936.

When did Gwendolen Tremayne Simmons Marry?

Gwen Married Albert James Betts in april/May/June of 1936.

Names Gwen has gone by throughout her life.

• Gwendolen Tremayne Simmons
• Gwen Tremayne - her stage name.
• Gwendolen Tremayne Betts
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When did Gwen pass away?

Gwen passed away peacefully at Portcullis house, a care home in Somerset where she had lived for some time on  Saturday the 15th September 2012 aged 103.

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