Biography
Joyce Irene Grenfell OBE (née Phipps; 10 February 1910 - 30 November 1979) was an English comedian, singer and actress.
Known For
Complete Filmography
To See Such Fun
1977
Compilation of classic British comedy moments
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
as Hortense Astor
One Rolls-Royce belongs to three vastly different owners, starting with Lord Charles, who buys the car for his wife as an anniversary present. The nex...
The Americanization of Emily
1964
as Mrs. Barham
American sailor Charlie Madison falls for a pretty Englishwoman while trying to avoid a senseless and dangerous D-Day mission concocted by a deranged ...
The Old Dark House
1963
as Agatha Femm
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
1960
as Sergeant Ruby Gates
The fourth form monsters' latest trick is their best ever – they have burned down St Trinian’s school! As the girls stand trial, the police breathe a ...
Happy Is the Bride
1958
as Aunt Florence
In a quiet summer corner of Wiltshire that is forever England, David and Janet decide to tie the knot. Unfortunately this is the cue for everyone else...
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
as Sgt. Ruby Gates
With their headmistress under lock and key in her majesty's prison, the St Trinian's girls find themselves under the protection of the army. However, ...
The Good Companions
1957
as Lady Parlitt
The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth.
The Belles of St. Trinian's
1954
as P.W. Sgt. Ruby Gates
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when th...
Forbidden Cargo
1954
as Lady Flavia Queensway
Kenyon is a narcotics agent who, with the aid of a titled bird-watcher attempts to trap a brother and sister drug smuggling team.
The Million Pound Note
1954
as Duchess of Cromarty
An impoverished American sailor is fortunate enough to be passing the house of two rich gentlemen who have conceived the crazy idea of distributing a ...
Genevieve
1953
as Hotel Proprietress
Two friends driving in the London to Brighton vintage car rally bet on which of them will be the first to arrive back home.
The Pickwick Papers
1952
as Mrs. Leo Hunter
The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and to report back on the interesting things they find...
The Magic Box
1952
as Mrs Claire
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once very different. As young and handsome William Green he changed his name to i...
Laughter in Paradise
1951
as Elizabeth Robson
When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something whic...
The Galloping Major
1951
as Maggie
A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try...
The Happiest Days of Your Life
1950
as Miss Gossage: Staff of St. Swithin's
Nutbourne College, an old established, all-boys, boarding school is told that another school is to be billeted with due to wartime restrictions. The s...
Stage Fright
1950
as 'Lovely Ducks'
A struggling actress tries to help a friend prove his innocence when he's accused of murdering the husband of a high-society entertainer.
Scrapbook for 1933
1950
as (voice)
A BAFTA nominated documentary reviewing news, sporting and royal events from 1933.
A Run for Your Money
1949
as Mrs Pargiter
Two Welsh coal-mining brothers win a trip to London to claim a monetary prize. They are supposed to meet a newspaper reporter who will be their escort...
Poet's Pub
1949
as Miss Horsefell-Hughes
A loosely structured comedy allowing for a series of vignettes based around an ancient coaching inn. The story was adapted from the 1929 novel by Scot...
Alice in Wonderland
1949
as Ugly Duchess / Dormouse
This exceptional theatrical version of Lewis Carroll's 1865 classic features a combination of live characters and puppets.
Designing Women
1948
as Miss Arty
Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."
Designing Women
1948
Story
Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."
While the Sun Shines
1947
as Daphne
Lady Elisabeth Randall is an English Air Force corporal during World War II. She is on her way to marry her fiancé when she finds herself being romanc...
The Lamp Still Burns
1943
as Dr. Barrett
A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.
The Demi-Paradise
1943
as Sybil Paulson
Ivan Kouznetsoff, a Russian engineer, recounts during World War II his stay in England prior to the war working on a new propeller for ice-breaking sh...
Letter from Home
1941
as Mrs Rogers
Two evacuee children living in the United States receive a letter from their mother, Mrs Taylor, telling them of her life in Blitz-era London. Glimps...