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Viola Frankham Roache

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Viola Frankham Roache

Birth
Kings Lynn, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough, Norfolk, England
Death
17 May 1961 (aged 75)
Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
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Great Mausoleum, Iris Columbarium, Niche 24986
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Stage actress for over 50 years. On Broadway since 1915. She originated the role of Mrs. Eynsford-Hill in the original Broadway cast of "My Fair Lady." She later played Mrs. Higgins, and continued the part until her retirement in 1958. Many years earlier, in Boston, she had played the star part of Eliza Doolittle, in "Pygmalion," from which "My Fair Lady" was adapted.
Stage actress for over 50 years. On Broadway since 1915. She originated the role of Mrs. Eynsford-Hill in the original Broadway cast of "My Fair Lady." She later played Mrs. Higgins, and continued the part until her retirement in 1958. Many years earlier, in Boston, she had played the star part of Eliza Doolittle, in "Pygmalion," from which "My Fair Lady" was adapted.

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  • Created by: Scott G
  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115308021/viola_frankham-roache: accessed ), memorial page for Viola Frankham Roache (3 Oct 1885–17 May 1961), Find a Grave Memorial ID 115308021, citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Scott G (contributor 453).