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Gladys Henson
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Gladys Henson

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1897 – 1982 · Dublin, Ireland · Active 1943–1976

Gladys Henson was an Irish actress whose career spanned from 1932 to 1976, with notable appearances in various mediums. In Lady Godiva Rides Again (1951), she brings a distinct charm to her role, contributing to the film's playful exploration of fame and identity. Henson's work reflects the vibrant spirit of the early 1950s, bridging the gap between stage and screen, and her performances continue to resonate within the cult cinema landscape.

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Lady Godiva Rides Again

Lady Godiva Rides Again

1951 ★ 5.8
as Mrs. Clark

Marjory Clark wins a competition in her Midland town and finds herself in a Festival of Britain procession as Lady Godiva - though not in the buff. This leads by way of a suspect beauty competition to the show-business world of London. But it could be a slippery slope for simple home-town Marge.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
The Prince and the Showgirl
1957
First Men in the Moon (1964)
First Men in the Moon
1964
It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)
It Always Rains on Sunday
1947
The Blue Lamp (1950)
The Blue Lamp
1950
The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)
The Happiest Days of Your Life
1950
The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960)
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
1960

Filmography

40 credits
1970s 1 credit
1976
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones as Mrs. Wilkins
Movie ★ 3.5
1960s 13 credits
1965
The Legend of Young Dick Turpin as Blind Annie
Movie
1965
The Newcomers as Gran Hamilton
TV ★ 6.5
1964
First Men in the Moon as Nursing Home Matron
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
The Leather Boys as Gran
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
Go Kart Go as Housewife
Movie ★ 7.7
1964
Theatre 625 as Landlady
TV ★ 7.2
1962
Stork Talk
Movie ★ 9.0
1962
Death Trap as Housekeeper
Movie ★ 6.5
1961
Dangerous Afternoon as Miss Caroline Cassell
Movie ★ 6.4
1961
Double Bunk as Madame de Sola
Movie ★ 6.1
1961
No Love for Johnnie as Mrs. Sarah Arscott - Constituent at Party Meeting
Movie ★ 6.7
1960
The Trials of Oscar Wilde as Landlady
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Clue of the Twisted Candle as Landlady
Movie ★ 7.0
1950s 17 credits
1958
Davy as Waitress
Movie ★ 5.7
1957
The Prince and the Showgirl as Dresser
Movie ★ 6.4
1957
Doctor at Large as Mrs. Wilkins
Movie ★ 5.7
1956
Armchair Theatre as Auntie Flo
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as The Old Dear
TV ★ 6.0
1953
Those People Next Door as Emma Higgins
Movie ★ 5.8
1953
Meet Mr. Lucifer as Lady in the Bus
Movie ★ 5.2
1952
Derby Day as Gladys Jenkins
Movie ★ 6.8
1952
I Believe in You as Mrs. Stevens
Movie ★ 6.8
1951
Lady Godiva Rides Again● as Mrs. Clark
Movie ★ 5.9
1951
Happy Go Lovely as Mrs. Urquhart
Movie ★ 6.1
1950
The Magnet as Nanny
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
The Blue Lamp as Mrs Em Dixon
Movie ★ 6.6
1950
Highly Dangerous as Attendant
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
The Happiest Days of Your Life as Mrs. Hampstead: Staff of Nutbourne
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
Cage of Gold as Waddy
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
Dance Hall as Mrs. Wilson
Movie ★ 6.1
1940s 9 credits
1949
The History of Mr. Polly as Aunt Larkins
Movie ★ 7.6
1949
Train of Events as Mrs Hardcastle
Movie ★ 6.3
1949
The Cure for Love as Mrs. Jenkins
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
The Weaker Sex as Woman in Fish Queue
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
Temptation Harbour as Mrs. Titmuss
Movie ★ 5.4
1947
Frieda as Edith
Movie ★ 5.6
1947
It Always Rains on Sunday as Mrs. Neeley
Movie ★ 6.6
1946
The Captive Heart as Mrs. Horsfall
Movie ★ 6.4
1943
The Demi-Paradise as Mrs. Frost
Movie ★ 6.6