Joyce Grenfell

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Characters played by Joyce Grenfell

Duchess of Cromarty — The Million Pound Note (1954)

English aristocrat who welcomes Henry into exclusive social circles, facilitating his integration into high society.

P.W. Sgt. Ruby Gates — The Belles of St Trinian's (1954)

Dedicated police sergeant frequently clashing with the chaotic schoolgirls.

Ugly Duchess / Dormouse — Alice in Wonderland (1949)

In Wonderland, she appears as the Duchess of a pepper-filled house where her baby transforms into a pig. She also portrays the Dormouse, one of the sleepy participants at the chaotic tea party hosted by the Hatter.

Sgt. Ruby Gates — Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)

Police sergeant enforcing law amidst the girls' chaos.

Mrs Pargiter — A Run for Your Money (1949)

A supporting figure in the London setting of A Run for Your Money.

Elizabeth Robson — Laughter in Paradise (1951)

Deniston Russell's fiancée who ends their engagement after he is brought before the magistrate for smashing a shop window and assaulting a policeman to meet his inheritance condition.

Career Overview

Joyce Grenfell has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently St Trinian's Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Million Pound Note, The Belles of St Trinian's, The Old Dark House. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
26
Birth Date
1910-02-10
Birth Place
Knightsbridge, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q6297498), public domain (CC0).