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".
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".
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Filmography (Movies)
Under Milk Wood
Character:Mrs Utah Watkins
Release Date:27/01/1972
Mrs. Capper's Birthday
Character:Arlene
Release Date:03/02/1968
Band of Thieves
Character:The Duchess
Release Date:30/08/1962
Only Two Can Play
Character:Mrs. Edna Davies
Release Date:19/01/1962
Clue of the New Pin
Character:Barmaid
Release Date:01/02/1961
The Ugly Duckling
Character:Henrietta Jekyll
Release Date:09/09/1959
The Key Man
Character:Mrs. Glass
Release Date:01/06/1957
Girdle of Gold
Character:Mrs. Griffiths
Release Date:01/01/1952
Walking on Air
Character:
Release Date:01/11/1946
Pink String and Sealing Wax
Character:Mrs. Webster
Release Date:22/11/1945
I'll Be Your Sweetheart
Character:Mrs. Jones
Release Date:30/07/1945
The Shipbuilders
Character:Lizzie
Release Date:15/12/1943
My Learned Friend
Character:Aladdin
Release Date:25/10/1943
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