Joyce Bland (10 May 1906 – 24 August 1963) was a Welsh

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Early life

Joyce Bland was born in 1906, at Caerleon, Wales. She trained at the

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Career

Bland made her stage debut on tour in 1927 in '' The Constant Nymph''. She then returned to London and understudied

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. In 1935 she appeared in the historical play '' Mary Tudor''. Her interpretation of the role of Goneril in ''

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'' was considered "extraordinary" and "sinister". However, another critic referred to her as "the aptly named Joyce Bland," who "spoke finely" and "looked beautiful" as Desdemona in '' Othello'' at Stratford. Later she went to North America where she appeared in Shakespearean roles."Two Plays End Shakespearean Week at Walker"
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Filmography

Film

References

1906 births 1963 deaths Welsh film actresses People from Caerleon Alumni of RADA Welsh stage actresses 20th-century British actresses {{UK-film-actor-stub