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Maudie Edwards

Maudie Edwards

Acting · 0.5 popularity

Age

119

Movies

13

TV

0

Born
October 16, 1906 – March 24, 1991
From
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".

Works

13 films

Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

19726.1

Only Two Can Play

Only Two Can Play

19625.9

I'll Be Your Sweetheart

I'll Be Your Sweetheart

19456.5

The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

19596.0

The Key Man

The Key Man

19576.4

My Learned Friend

My Learned Friend

19436.2

The Shipbuilders

The Shipbuilders

19436.5

Pink String and Sealing Wax

Pink String and Sealing Wax

19456.2

Girdle of Gold

Girdle of Gold

19528.3

Clue of the New Pin

Clue of the New Pin

19616.5

Walking on Air

Walking on Air

194610.0

Mrs. Capper's Birthday

Mrs. Capper's Birthday

1968

Band of Thieves

Band of Thieves

19627.4