Jean Cadell

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Jean Cadell
Born(1884-09-13)13 September 1884
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died29 September 1967(1967-09-29) (aged 83)
London, England
OccupationActress
Years active1912–1962
SpousePerceval Perceval-Clarke
Children1
RelativesFrancis Cadell (brother)

Jean Dunlop Cadell (13 September 1884 – 29 September 1967) was a Scottish character actress.[1] Although her married name was Jean Dunlop Perceval-Clark she retained her maiden name in the context of acting.

Life and career

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22 Ainslie Place
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The grave of Jean Cadell, Dean Cemetery

She was born at 4 Buckingham Terrace[2] in Edinburgh, the daughter of Dr Francis Cadell (1844-1909), a wealthy surgeon, and his wife, Mary Hamilton Boileau (1853-1907).[3] The family moved to 22 Ainslie Place, a huge Georgian house on the Moray Estate, in her youth.[4]

She performed in the cinema and on the stage.[5][6] Among her best-known cinema roles was in the Ealing Studios comedy Whisky Galore! (1949), as well as Pygmalion (1938) and I Know Where I'm Going! (1945). She once performed opposite W.C. Fields in Hollywood, cast as Mrs. Micawber to his Wilkins Micawber in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1935 production of David Copperfield.[7] Although Cadell remains in the released version of the film, her biggest scene (when the Micawber family prepare to emigrate) was deleted from the release prints.[citation needed]

In addition to numerous films, Cadell appeared on TV, including playing the Marquesa of Andalusia in the episode 'Prize of Andalusia' (1957) in the TV series 'The Buccaneers'.

Jean Cadell died in London on 29 September 1967, aged 83.[5]

She is buried with her family in Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh. The grave lies against the southern wall.

Family

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Her brother, Francis Cadell, was one of the Scottish Colourists.[8] She married actor Perceval Perceval-Clark.[9] Jean and Perceval both appeared in the play The Man Who Stayed at Home.[10]

Her son, born John Cadell Perceval-Clark in 1915, changed his name to John Cadell and became a theatrical agent.[11][12] Her grandson Simon Cadell and her granddaughter Selina Cadell also became actors.[13]

Complete filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Jean Cadell; North American Theatre Online
  2. ^ Edinburgh Post Office Directory 1884
  3. ^ Cadell grave, Dean Cemetery
  4. ^ Edinburgh Post Office Directory 1890
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  9. ^ Simon Cadell
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  11. ^ Simon Cadell
  12. ^ The Stage
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