Gwen Catley(1906-1996)
- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
The British soprano Gwen Catley had blonde hair and blue eyes, and was
just a little over five feet tall; her voice was exceptionally pure and
clear, and is instantly recognisable - her personal charm and
simplicity is strongly reflected in her style of singing. She was a
very popular radio and recording artist, and she made a few operatic
appearances (most notably as Gilda in RIGOLETTO). Through her hundreds
of radio broadcasts she became a household name, and her singing career
lasted through the 1930s, '40s and '50s. She then enjoyed a long and
happy retirement, and had a number of singing pupils - including some
famous names from the world of theatre and film.
