Betty Balfour

1903–1977 (age 74)

Biography

Betty Balfour, born in 1903, became one of Britain’s most beloved silent-film stars, earning the nickname “Queen of Happiness” for her warm comic presence and expressive performances.

Her stage and screen work delighted audiences for decades, and later years were marked by gentle public affection as she remained a cherished figure buried at Weybridge Cemetery.

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