Maudie Edwards
Born October 16, 1906 (Age: 119)
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Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Biography
Elizabeth Maud Edwards (16 October 1906 – 24 March 1991), professionally known as Maudie Edwards, was a Welsh actress, radio broadcaster, comedian, dancer and singer. She started her career in theatres in Swansea and moved on to films even appearing alongside Frank Sinatra at the London Palladium. She is best remembered for having spoken the first line of dialogue in the British soap opera, Coronation Street, and playing Elsie Lappin, the first-ever owner of the corner shop in the first two episodes. Those first words were "Now the next thing you've got to do is get a signwriter in".
Elizabeth Maud Edwards (16 October 1906 – 24 March 1991), professionally known as Maudie Edwards, was a Welsh actress, radio broadcaster, comedian, dancer and singer. She started her career in theatres in Swansea and moved on to films even appearing alongside Frank Sinatra at the London Palladium. She is best remembered for having spoken the first line of dialogue in the British soap opera, Coronation Street, and playing Elsie Lappin, the first-ever owner of the corner shop in the first two episodes. Those first words were "Now the next thing you've got to do is get a signwriter in".
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Filmography
Under Milk Wood
1972
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as Mrs Utah Watkins
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Age: 65
No Image
Mrs. Capper's Birthday
1968
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as Arlene
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Age: 61
Band of Thieves
1962
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as The Duchess
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Age: 55
Only Two Can Play
1962
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as Mrs. Edna Davies
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Age: 55
Clue of the New Pin
1961
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as Barmaid
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Age: 54
The Ugly Duckling
1959
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as Henrietta Jekyll
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Age: 52
Pink String and Sealing Wax
1945
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as Mrs. Webster
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Age: 39
I'll Be Your Sweetheart
1945
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as Mrs. Jones
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Age: 38